The 5 new metro train stations and Christmas lunch (date to be confirmed)

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PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE ANTICIPATING THE OPENING OF THESE TRAIN STATIONS IN EARLY DECEMBER 2025. HOWEVER IF THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN, WE WILL CHANGE THE DATE OF THE EVENT AND ANNOUNCE THE CHANGE ON THIS PAGE. PLEASE CHECK THIS PAGE REGULARLY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE EVENT.

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As we all know the 5 new metro stations will open in December and what an opportunity for us to photograph these new underground stations in the city - Anzac, Arden, Parkville, State Library and Town Hall.

We will spend between 30min - 45min in each station and begin our photographic exploration at Flinders station under the clock. We will then use underground walkways to Town hall station.

Schedule will be depend on the train running time.

We thought this will be a great opportunity to have our traditional Christmas get together for lunch in the city and to celebrate our group's achievements as photographers in 2025.

Draft Schedule
9:15am - Meet under the clocks at Flinders Station - welcome and briefing.
9:30am - Walk using the underground walkways to the town hall station
10:30am - Explore the State library station
11:30am - Explore the Anzac station
12:15pm - Christmas lunch - Trend Cafe and Restaurant (Unit 1/35 Coventry St, Southbank)
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6hPRsiKMKSgTH3W97
Menu: https://trendcafeandrestaurant.com.au/dinner-menu/
1:45pm - Explore Parkville station
2:30pm - Explore Arden station
3:15pm - Back to Flinders station
3.30pm - Coffee and dessert at Time Out Cafe (Federation Square)
4.15pm - End of event
Note: It will be free public transport every weekend from Dec - Feb 1

Important - please do not use tripods and flash in the train stations.

Town hall Station
Design:
Town Hall Station’s main concourse below City Square is a grand entrance hall with a roof supported by huge columns shaped like tree branches.
Town Hall Station’s Federation Square entrance will feature artwork by Maree Clarke.
Flinders Street Station to Federation Square and CBD South Station: New underground walkways will connect these key city points, improving access to the new Metro Tunnel station at CBD South.
Anzac Station
Design:
Anzac Station features a distinctive timber canopy, designed to blend into its leafy surrounds.
The station concourse features artworks by Melbourne artists Raafat Ishak and Fiona Hall.
State Library Station
Design:
The grand main entrance features 12m-high columns topped with massive beams, reflecting the classical architecture of the nearby State Library Victoria.
The artwork Forever at the station entrance is by Australian artist Danie Mellor.
Melbourne Central to State Library Station: An additional pedestrian link will connect these two major city stations.
Parkville Station
Design:
At the Grattan Street entrance the 54m-long glass and steel canopy and skylights draw natural light into the station.
The artwork Vernal Glade in the station concourse is by renowned Australian artist Patricia Piccinini.
Arden Station
Design
The station entrance features massive brick arches, reflecting North Melbourne’s rich industrial history and character.
The station facade features a major artwork by Australian artist Abdul Abdullah, Come Together.

Look forward to having you join us at this event and for our Christmas get together.

John and Rowan