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Box Hill (Central Activities District)
Attractions
- Approximately 310 shops.
- This precinct is fast becoming the Asian food capital of Melbourne’s east with plenty of local restaurants specialising in Chinese, Vietnamese, Malaysian and Korean cuisine.
- Includes supermarkets, fresh food, clothing retailers, Asian grocers, banks and other financial institutions, cafes and restaurants, property and other professional services.
- Centro Box Hill shopping complex
Community Facilities
Educational facilities include Box Hill Institute of TAFE and Our Lady of Sion College.
Health facilities within the vicinity include Box Hill Hospital and Epworth Eastern Hospital.
Recreational facilities include Box Hill Gardens, Box Hill RSL Club, St Francis Xavier Tennis Court, Victoria/Glenmore Chain, Surrey Park, Box Hill Community Arts Centre as well as video gaming and pool hall establishments.
Community facilities include Box Hill Town Hall, Box Hill Library and the Box Hill Community House.
Location
The main hub of businesses within this retail precinct are predominantly located on the intersection of Station Street and Whitehorse Road. (Melway ref: 75A F4)
Public Transport
If travelling by train, the Belgrave/Lilydale line will stop at Box Hill train station.
If catching the bus, route 735 (Box Hill–Nunawading) or route 279 (Box Hill–Doncaster/Templestowe).
If travelling by tram, route 42 (Box Hill – Victoria Harbour Docklands) or route 109 (Box Hill – Port Melbourne).
For timetables and information, visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
Parking
On-street parking –s treet parking available along Whitehorse Road and Station Street with time restrictions and ticket parking areas.
Off-street parking – public car space is available for Centro Box Hill customers with time restrictions and ticket parking areas. Bank Street offers time restricted parking areas and Watts Street offers a ticketed multi-level parking area.
Websites
Centro Box Hill: www2.centro.com.au/BoxHill
If you are thinking of investing or developing your existing business in Whitehorse, visit www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/Economic-Profile.html to download a copy of the Whitehorse Economic Profiler. The profiler provides a snapshot of what Whitehorse has to offer to businesses.
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