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Altona

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Altona

Altona works well as a base: 10 minutes from Altona North, 12km from Albert Park Circuit.

Altona is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 11,490, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Altona 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 Altona to your route.

About Altona

The City of Altona was a local government area about 13 kilometres (8 mi) west of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of 40.18 square kilometres (15.51 sq mi), and existed from 1957 until 1994.

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Altona offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Altona located?

Altona is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.8696 latitude, 144.8304 longitude.

What is the population of Altona?

Altona has a population of approximately 11,490 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
11,490
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-37.8696, 144.8304

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Australia

Police
000
Ambulance
000
Fire
000
Non-emergency police
131 444
Driving side
left

112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.

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Worth the detour from Altona

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Albert Park Circuit

Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener

12 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Melbourne's premier aquarium on the Yarra River featuring Antarctic ice displays and an oceanarium with sharks and rays.

12 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Petrol Circus

Melbourne's automotive culture and lifestyle brand hosting regular car meets, rides, and community events across the city.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Luna Park Melbourne

Historic St Kilda amusement park opened in 1912 with its iconic laughing face entrance on the waterfront.

13 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Melbourne Zoo

Australia's oldest zoo established in 1862, home to over 320 animal species in the heart of Melbourne.

14 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Pellegrini's Espresso Bar

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.

14 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Sandown Raceway

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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

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6 km awayPop. 1,830

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