To commemorate the 50th aniversary of the building, HiddenMelbourne was asked to capture the view from the top.
Collingwood towers
There are three 20-storey public housing towers in Collingwood, two in Hoddle Street and one in Wellington Street.
Public housing
Public housing
These public housing towers provide magnificent views over Melbourne. We also have a virtual tour of a 3-bedroom apartment.
Park Towers 50 Years On
Collingwood towers
There are three 20-storey public housing towers in Collingwood, two in Hoddle Street and one in Wellington Street.
North Melbourne tower
This 20-storey public housing tower has magnificent views of the city and Bolte Bridge. There is also a bonus surprise for you to find.
Carlton tower
The S-Shaped public housing tower located at 480 Lygon Street provides magnificent views from it's SW and NE corners
Carlton tower
This 20-storey residential tower is in Lygon Street in Carlton. In total there are over 150 flats. The views from the top are magnificent.
3-bedroom apartment
For decades “Housing Commission” tower apartment blocks have been a feature of inner Melbourne suburbs. Here is a typical apartment.
Richmond towers
Three 20-storey and one 22-storey residential towers are located in the Elizabeth Street Estate in Richmond. The views from the top are magnificent.
Richmond from housing towers
Four S-Shaped public housing towers located at 106, 108, 110 and 112 Elizabeth Street provide magnificent views of the city and suburbs.
Fitzroy towers
Four 20-storey public housing towers located in Atherton Gardens Estate provide magnificent views across Fitzroy.
Park Towers view
The view from Park Towers in South Melbourne is magnificent. 83 buildings were demolished for its construction in 1969.
North Melbourne tower
This 20-storey DFFH tower has magnificent views of the city and Bolte Bridge. There is also a bonus surprise for you to find – a derelict factory undergoing demolition.
Xavier College day/night
Panoramas taken from the Xavier College oval giving day/night views of the Melbourne and the surrounding suburbs.
Click on the buttons lower right to change between day and night.
Carlton tower
The S-Shaped public housing tower located at 480 Lygon Street provide magnificent views from the SW and NE corner.
From the NE corner Lygon St runs North. To the left (West) of Lygon St lies Parkville. To the North lie Carlton North and Fitzroy North. To the North East lies Clifton Hill, Fitzroy North and to the East lies Fitzroy and Collingwood.
From the SE corner we have a sweeping view of the CBD and many historic buildings. Melbourne University was founded 22 Jan 1853 and this view of the historic precinct reveals many fine buildings.
Zoom in to fine detail and try to identify historic buildings. Zoom in and out, stop rotation and go fullscreen by using the control buttons of the tour. If you know of a good site please contact us via our Facebook page for Hidden Melbourne https://www.facebook.com/hiddenmelbourne/