STATE FENCING CENTRE
MELWAYS: Map 2A Ref E8
1st Floor, 204-206 Arden Street, North Melbourne
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Parking:
Parking is available around the venue, but there are all-day, 2-hour, 1/4 hour, and Loading Zones at various times - please read the parking signs. Please also note that U-turns are not permitted in Arden Street (single white line).
Public transport:
* by train (closest station is North Melbourne -10 minute walk down Laurens Street)
* by tram (closest stop is No 15 on Abbotsford Street on route 57 - 5 minute walk down Arden Street)
Coffee Shops:
click on this link to see a map showing caffeine purveyors closest to Arden Street. (This map shows closest - not necessarily BEST - that information will come with time)
Nearby Accommodation:
* Arden Motel; $88 for 2 people - $150 for up to 4 people (15 Arden Street, Nth Melbourne, 3051; 15 minute walk down Arden Street), (03) 9329 7211
* Plum Serviced Apartments; 162 - 168 Arden Street, North Melbourne, VIC, 3051, . $125 per night 2 people - $155 for up to 3 people, prices may reduce if booking more than 1 night. (168 Arden Street - 5 minute walk down Arden Street). Reservations - 1300 669 629
* Chapman Gardens YHA Youth Hostel: $35 - $80 shared (76 Chapman Street - 15 minute walk down Abbotsford Street), (03) 93283595
Prices are as of 12th February 2013
Additional Facilities
The North Melbourne Recreation Centre is also at the same location as the State Fencing Centre. Membership information can be found by following this link. Memberships include:
* Flexi
* Youth Gym
* Young at Heart (60+)
* Corporate
If you join the gym, please make sure that you put "Fencing Victoria" in the "Referred By" box.
The North Melbourne Recreation Centre also has facilities for:
* Swimming pool entry & squads
* Personal training
* Stadium court hire
* Tennis & netball court hire
