Where are we?

The Gawler Foundation, Yarra Valley Living Centre 55 Rayner Court, Yarra Junction, Victoria, is located in the Yarra Valley 70 kms (approx 1.5 hours) from Melbourne. Melways map ref 288 J12.

TRANSPORT OPTIONS

By road:
Take Maroondah Highway to Lilydale, then Warburton Highway to Yarra Junction. At Yarra Junction turn right at the only set of traffic lights into Little Yarra Rd. Approx. 4 kms down Little Yarra Road, on the left-hand side, is Rayner Court and our property is signposted.

 

Public transport options:

  • Skybus travels between Melbourne Airport and the City of Melbourne and various hotels.
    The trip takes approx. 30 minutes and further details can be obtained via www.skybus.com.au or telephone (03) 9335 2811.
  • The nearest train station to The Foundation is Lilydale, which is approx. 30 minutes away from The Foundation by road.
  • Trains travel from Melbourne to Lilydale station and this trip takes approx. 65 minutes. Further details can be obtained via www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au  Simply use the 'Journey Planner' and enter from Flinders Street Railway Station to Yarra Junction Post Office. Then select 'Get details for a detailed route', including a map of the transfer from train to bus at Lilydale Station. 
  • A bus service operates between Lilydale station and the township of Yarra Junction. We are approximately 4 kilometres from the township so a local taxi (see below) would be needed for this final leg. The bus route is #683 and further details are via www.martyrs.com.au or (03) 5966 2035.

Taxis:
We suggest using Yarra Valley Taxis, contact (03) 5962 4722. The approx. cost from Melbourne Airport to our Centre is $150 and the approx. cost from Lilydale station to our Centre is $55 (credit cards 11% surcharge).

 

Chauffeur Service:
Valley Chauffeur Services are a reputable company and offer a reasonable fee of approx. $155 from Melbourne Airport to our Centre. Please call Bill or Frank on 0418 522 755. Early bookings are advisable.

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