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Melbourne Zoo
Australia's oldest zoo established in 1862, home to over 320 animal species in the heart of Melbourne.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Victoria, Australia · Oceania
Hillside works well as a base: 10 minutes from Taylors Lakes, 21km from Melbourne Zoo.
Hillside is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 17,331, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Hillside 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 Hillside to your route.
Hillside is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 24 km (15 mi) north-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Cities of Brimbank and Melton local government areas. Hillside recorded a population of 17,331 at the 2021 census.
There is another locality in Victoria named Hillside, a smallRead more
rural district near Bairnsdale.
The suburb of Hillside was previously part of the neighbouring suburb of Sydenham, however its name was changed to Hillside approximately 18 years ago. It has estates with names of Cypress Rise, Banchory Grove, Parkwood Green, Bellevue Hill, Sugargum Estate, Hillside 2000 and Regency Rise. A large water tower (known as "The Golf Ball" by locals) exists in the estate of The Bellevue, which can be seen from several kilometres around and, along with the large radio transmission towers in nearby Delahey, is a major landmark of the outer north-western suburban area.
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Hillside is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.6905 latitude, 144.7417 longitude.
Hillside has a population of approximately 17,331 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 Australia8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Australia's oldest zoo established in 1862, home to over 320 animal species in the heart of Melbourne.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Melbourne's automotive culture and lifestyle brand hosting regular car meets, rides, and community events across the city.
24 km · about 25 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.
24 km · about 30 min 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.
24 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Historic St Kilda amusement park opened in 1912 with its iconic laughing face entrance on the waterfront.
29 km · about 35 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.
47 km · about 55 min drive
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A Kyneton bakery that has won Australia's Best Pie at the national baking competition multiple times, drawing Calder Highway travellers off the freeway for the chicken and mushroom or curried beef.
55 km · about 65 min drive
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