Victoria, Australia · Oceania
Carlton works well as a base: 2km from Petrol Circus.
Carlton is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 16,055, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Carlton 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 Carlton to your route.
Little Italy in Victoria, Australia (also referred to as simply Lygon Street), is a Little Italy cultural precinct of the Italian community of Melbourne. It is situated along Lygon Street in the inner-Melbourne suburb of Carlton.
According to the 2006 Australian census, Victoria has the largest Italian-AustralianRead more
population in Australia (around 200,000 statewide), with much of its inner-Melbourne population recorded in the suburbs of Carlton and nearby Brunswick.
Lygon Street is home to a large concentration of Italian restaurants, and is the birthplace of Melbourne's "cafe culture". Because of this, Melbourne was named as a sister city to Milan, Italy in 2004.
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Carlton is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.8000 latitude, 144.9667 longitude.
Carlton has a population of approximately 16,055 people, making it a town in Australia.
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112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.
Full driving guide for Australia7 notable places within an hour's 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.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Melbourne's automotive culture and lifestyle brand hosting regular car meets, rides, and community events across the city.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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Australia's oldest zoo established in 1862, home to over 320 animal species in the heart of Melbourne.
2 km · about 5 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.
2 km · about 5 min drive
racetrack
Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Historic St Kilda amusement park opened in 1912 with its iconic laughing face entrance on the waterfront.
8 km · about 15 min drive
racetrack
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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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