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Melbourne Zoo
Australia's oldest zoo established in 1862, home to over 320 animal species in the heart of Melbourne.
18 km · about 20 min drive
Victoria, Australia · Oceania
Truganina works well as a base: 10 minutes from Williams Landing, 18km from Melbourne Zoo.
Truganina is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 36,305, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Truganina 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 Truganina to your route.
Truganina ( TRUG-ə-NY-nə) is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 22.4 km (13.9 mi) west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Cities of Melton and Wyndham local government areas. Truganina recorded a population of 36,305 at the 2021 census.
The suburb is believed to be named afterRead more
Truganini, who is generally accepted as the last surviving Aboriginal Tasmanian, as she had visited the area for a short time.
Truganina is a rapidly growing suburban area, recording a population of 20,687 at the 2016 census. The southern portion within the City of Wyndham, referred to by locals as "old" Truganina, is bordered roughly by Skeleton Creek to the west and the Federation Trail to the south. The northern portion within the City of Melton encompasses the Mount Atkinson estate and surrounding rural areas.
Truganina is an industrial precincts of the City of Wyndham, mainly for manufacturing and logistics.
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Truganina is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.8167 latitude, 144.7500 longitude.
Truganina has a population of approximately 36,305 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.
18 km · about 20 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.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Melbourne's automotive culture and lifestyle brand hosting regular car meets, rides, and community events across the city.
19 km · about 20 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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
racetrack
Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener
20 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.
21 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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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