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Melbourne Zoo
Australia's oldest zoo established in 1862, home to over 320 animal species in the heart of Melbourne.
5 km · about 10 min drive
Victoria, Australia · Oceania
Essendon works well as a base: 5km from Melbourne Zoo.
Essendon is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 21,240, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Essendon 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 Essendon to your route.
Essendon () is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 8 km (5.0 mi) north-west of Melbourne's central business district. It is located within the City of Moonee Valley local government area. Essendon recorded a population of 21,240 at the 2021 census.
Essendon is bounded in the west by Hoffmans Road, in theRead more
north by Keilor Road and Woodland Street, in the east by the Moonee Ponds Creek, and in the south by Buckley Street (with a small portion further south bordering Moonee Ponds).
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Essendon is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.7498 latitude, 144.9109 longitude.
Essendon has a population of approximately 21,240 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.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Melbourne's automotive culture and lifestyle brand hosting regular car meets, rides, and community events across the city.
8 km · about 15 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.
9 km · about 15 min drive
cafe
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.
9 km · about 15 min drive
racetrack
Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Historic St Kilda amusement park opened in 1912 with its iconic laughing face entrance on the waterfront.
14 km · about 25 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.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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