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Wandong

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Wandong

Wandong sits on the route: 15 minutes from Wallan, 46km from Melbourne Zoo.

Wandong is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 1,328, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Wandong 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 Wandong to your route.

About Wandong

Wandong is a town in Victoria, Australia. The town is about 50 kilometres (30 mi) north of the state capital, Melbourne, on the Hume Highway. It adjoins the town of Heathcote Junction, and at the 2016 census, the two towns had a population of 1,340. The main centre nearest Wandong is Kilmore.

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Where is Wandong located?

Wandong is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.3719 latitude, 145.0321 longitude.

What is the population of Wandong?

Wandong has a population of approximately 1,328 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,328
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-37.3719, 145.0321

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 Wandong

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Melbourne Zoo

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

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Petrol Circus

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

49 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.

49 km · about 55 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.

50 km · about 60 min drive

racetrack

Albert Park Circuit

Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener

53 km · about 60 min drive

cafe

Country Cob Bakery

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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Luna Park Melbourne

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

55 km · about 65 min drive

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Wandong.

Wallan

🇦🇺 Australia

7 km awayPop. 15,004

Kilmore

🇦🇺 Australia

11 km awayPop. 7,865

Beveridge

🇦🇺 Australia

13 km awayPop. 4,642

Eden Park

🇦🇺 Australia

13 km awayPop. 1,165

Whittlesea

🇦🇺 Australia

17 km awayPop. 6,117

Broadford

🇦🇺 Australia

19 km awayPop. 4,234

Kinglake West

🇦🇺 Australia

21 km awayPop. 1,122

Mickleham

🇦🇺 Australia

22 km awayPop. 3,132

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