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Capel Sound

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Capel Sound

Capel Sound sits on the route: 10 minutes from McCrae, 52km from Bells Beach.

Capel Sound is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 5,246, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Capel Sound 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 Capel Sound to your route.

About Capel Sound

Capel Sound is a suburb on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 61 km (38 mi) south of Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government area. Capel Sound recorded a population of 5,246 at the 2021 census. A distinguishing landmark feature

Read more of Capel Sound is the Tootgarook Swamp, the largest example left of a shallow freshwater marsh in the Port Phillip bay region. The swamp is also described by Melbourne Water as a ground water dependent ecosystem. The 381 hectare swamp is found on the lower section of the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. A large portion of the Tootgarook Swamp is zoned as residential and industrial, with roughly half of the actual swamp inside the green wedge and half within the urban growth boundary.

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Capel Sound 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 Capel Sound located?

Capel Sound is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -38.3673 latitude, 144.8788 longitude.

What is the population of Capel Sound?

Capel Sound has a population of approximately 5,246 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
5,246
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-38.3673, 144.8788

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 Capel Sound

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

racetrack

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

Stunning coastal circuit hosting MotoGP and Superbikes with a museum and driving experience centre.

34 km · about 40 min drive

beach

Bells Beach

Australia's most famous surf beach near Torquay at the start of the Great Ocean Road, home of the world's longest-running surfing contest, the Rip Curl Pro, each Easter.

52 km · about 60 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Luna Park Melbourne

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

56 km · about 65 min drive

racetrack

Albert Park Circuit

Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener

58 km · about 65 min drive

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Blairgowrie

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