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Melbourne Zoo
Australia's oldest zoo established in 1862, home to over 320 animal species in the heart of Melbourne.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Victoria, Australia · Oceania
Airport West works well as a base: 9km from Melbourne Zoo.
Airport West is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 7,452, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Airport West sits in Australia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Australia/Melbourne time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Airport West to your route.
Airport West is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 12 km (7.5 mi) north-west of Melbourne's central business district, located within the City of Moonee Valley local government area. Airport West recorded a population of 8,173 at the 2021 census.
Bounded by the Calder Highway to the south, the TullamarineRead more
Freeway to the east, and the Western Ring Road to the north west, Airport West is so named for its position to the west of Essendon Airport, Melbourne's first general airport now used for light planes, charter and freight since the opening in 1970 of Melbourne Airport, located to the north of the suburb.
It has the distinction of being the only locality in Australia which does not itself contain an airport to contain the word "Airport."
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Airport West is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.7247 latitude, 144.8813 longitude.
Airport West has a population of approximately 7,452 people, making it a town in Australia.
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Australia's oldest zoo established in 1862, home to over 320 animal species in the heart of Melbourne.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Melbourne's automotive culture and lifestyle brand hosting regular car meets, rides, and community events across the city.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Melbourne's oldest espresso bar, opened in 1954 on Bourke Street with the city's first commercial espresso machine and an unchanged Formica bar. Order at the counter and eat standing or in the back kitchen.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Melbourne's premier aquarium on the Yarra River featuring Antarctic ice displays and an oceanarium with sharks and rays.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener
16 km · about 30 min drive
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Historic St Kilda amusement park opened in 1912 with its iconic laughing face entrance on the waterfront.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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A fast, flat 3.1km circuit inside a Melbourne horse racing course, running since 1962 and one of the last surviving old-school Australian touring car venues.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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