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| • | Postcode: 3067Melway Maps 2C, 2D, 2G, 2H, 44Local Government: City of YarraState electorate: RichmondFederal electorate: Melbourne
Abbotsford is a small inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, nestled in between Collingwood, Richmond and Clifton Hill and separated from Kew by the meandering Yarra River. The Collingwood Town Hall is located in Abbotsford, and along with Clifton Hill and Collingwood the suburb was a part of the City of Collingwood until former State premier Jeff Kennett conducted a wholesale merger of local government areas in the early 1990s. It is now part of the City of Yarra.
Abbotsford is home to Carlton and United Breweries, the company which produces Victoria Bitter and Foster's Lager. The malt smell of brewing often fills the surrounding area, and is quite pleasant. Visitors can see the beer making process at the Carlton Brewhouse centre and tour the brewery itself before returning to the Brewhouse for a complimentary ale.
Collingwood Children's Farm was established in 1979 by the local community with the support of the former City of Collingwood to give city children a taste of country life. It is located on the grounds of the then abandoned St Helier's Convent on a bend in the river. It is a fully functioning traditional farm, with animals, vegetable gardens and the rest. Fresh milk and eggs are for sale, and visitors are encouraged to help with farm work. The convent itself was home to a campus of La Trobe University for a while, but is now set to be developed for both commercial and for community use after protracted negotiations between developers and Yarra City Council.
Dights Falls, where the Merri Creek and Yarra River join is a short walk from the farm and is a favourite spot for kayakers and picnicers. Cycli
Source: [wikipedia: abbotsford, victoria]
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