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Hastings

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Hastings

Hastings is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Bittern, 23km from Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.

Hastings is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 9,449, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Hastings 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 Hastings to your route.

About Hastings

The Shire of Hastings was a local government area about 60 kilometres (37 mi) south-southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia, encompassing the eastern extremity of the Mornington Peninsula. The shire covered an area of 304.6 square kilometres (117.6 sq mi), and existed from 1960 until 1994.

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What are the best things to do in Hastings?

Hastings 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 Hastings located?

Hastings is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -38.3000 latitude, 145.1833 longitude.

What is the population of Hastings?

Hastings has a population of approximately 9,449 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
9,449
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-38.3000, 145.1833

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 Hastings

7 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.

23 km · about 25 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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Luna Park Melbourne

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

51 km · about 60 min drive

racetrack

Albert Park Circuit

Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Petrol Circus

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

57 km · about 65 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.

57 km · about 65 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.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Hastings.

Bittern

🇦🇺 Australia

4 km awayPop. 3,612

Tyabb

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 3,272

Crib Point

🇦🇺 Australia

6 km awayPop. 3,095

Hmas Cerberus

🇦🇺 Australia

7 km awayPop. 1,278

Balnarring

🇦🇺 Australia

9 km awayPop. 2,179

Somers

🇦🇺 Australia

9 km awayPop. 1,857

Somerville

🇦🇺 Australia

9 km awayPop. 11,767

Moorooduc

🇦🇺 Australia

11 km awayPop. 1,063

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