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Emerald

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Emerald

Emerald is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Cockatoo, 24km from Sandown Raceway.

Emerald is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 5,890, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Emerald 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 Emerald to your route.

About Emerald

The Emerald Carriage Workshops is a facility in the Melbourne suburb of Emerald, Australia, that builds, maintains and refurbishes railway rollingstock. It is located adjacent to Emerald station on the Puffing Billy Railway.

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Emerald 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 Emerald located?

Emerald is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.9317 latitude, 145.4409 longitude.

What is the population of Emerald?

Emerald has a population of approximately 5,890 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
5,890
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-37.9317, 145.4409

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 Emerald

7 notable places within an hour's 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.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Luna Park Melbourne

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

41 km · about 50 min drive

racetrack

Albert Park Circuit

Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener

42 km · about 50 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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Petrol Circus

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

44 km · about 50 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Melbourne Zoo

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

46 km · about 55 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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🇦🇺 Australia

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5 km awayPop. 1,611

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6 km awayPop. 1,018

Kallista

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 1,418

Monbulk

🇦🇺 Australia

7 km awayPop. 3,651

Beaconsfield Upper

🇦🇺 Australia

7 km awayPop. 2,757

Belgrave

🇦🇺 Australia

8 km awayPop. 3,856

Belgrave Heights

🇦🇺 Australia

9 km awayPop. 1,329

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