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Saint Leonards

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Saint Leonards

Saint Leonards sits on the route: 15 minutes from Portarlington, 44km from Bells Beach.

Saint Leonards is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 2,409, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Saint Leonards 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 Saint Leonards to your route.

About Saint Leonards

St Leonards is a coastal township on the Bellarine Peninsula, near Geelong, Victoria, Australia. It is situated 33 kilometres (21 mi) east of Geelong, at the eastern end of the Bellarine Peninsula, and north of Swan Bay. St Leonards was a filming location for the Australian television series SeaChange. St Leonards is

Read more positioned centrally to many local wineries and eateries of the Bellarine Peninsula. The town is surrounded by salt marsh wildlife reserves which provide habitat for hundreds of birds, including the critically endangered orange-bellied parrot of which there are less than 200 in the wild. Salt marshes are one of the most biologically productive habitats on the planet, rivalling tropical rainforests. In 2009, St. Leonards was nominated to have the cleanest beaches in Victoria. St Leonards was given its name from St Leonards Station, a pastoral farm located in the region which was named after a town of the same name in Sussex, England.

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Saint Leonards 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 Saint Leonards located?

Saint Leonards is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -38.1705 latitude, 144.7180 longitude.

What is the population of Saint Leonards?

Saint Leonards has a population of approximately 2,409 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
2,409
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-38.1705, 144.7180

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 Saint Leonards

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Luna Park Melbourne

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

40 km · about 45 min drive

racetrack

Albert Park Circuit

Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener

42 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

beach

Bells Beach

Australia's most famous surf beach near Torquay at the start of the Great Ocean Road, home of the world's longest-running surfing contest, the Rip Curl Pro, each Easter.

44 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.

45 km · about 50 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.

46 km · about 55 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Melbourne Zoo

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

48 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Saint Leonards

  • 77 kmTeddy's Lookout (Great Ocean Road)A clifftop viewpoint above Lorne on the Great Ocean Road with sweeping views along the coastline and the forested Otway Ranges.

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