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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
Footscray works well as a base: 5km from Melbourne Zoo.
Footscray is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 17,131, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Footscray 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 Footscray to your route.
The City of Maribyrnong () is a local government area within the metropolitan area of Melbourne, Australia. It comprises the inner western suburbs between 5 and 10 kilometres from Melbourne city centre. In June 2018, Maribyrnong had a population of 91,387.
According to Local Government Victoria, Maribyrnong has theRead more
second most ethnically diverse population in Victoria, with 40% of residents born outside Australia.
Many of Maribyrnong's former industrial sites have been replaced by residential developments. New residents are generally more educated and higher income.
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Footscray is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.8000 latitude, 144.9000 longitude.
Footscray has a population of approximately 17,131 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.
6 km · about 10 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.
6 km · about 10 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.
6 km · about 10 min drive
racetrack
Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Historic St Kilda amusement park opened in 1912 with its iconic laughing face entrance on the waterfront.
10 km · about 20 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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