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Wantirna

Victoria, Australia · Oceania

About Wantirna

Wantirna works well as a base: 5 minutes from Wantirna South, 12km from Sandown Raceway.

Wantirna is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 14,237, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Wantirna 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 Wantirna to your route.

About Wantirna

Wantirna is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 24 km (15 mi) east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Knox local government area. Wantirna recorded a population of 14,237 at the 2021 census. The name is derived from the local Aboriginal people's expression for, "a gurgling

Read more stream". The EastLink tollway runs through Wantirna with interchanges at Boronia Road and Burwood Highway.

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Wantirna 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 Wantirna located?

Wantirna is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.8500 latitude, 145.2167 longitude.

What is the population of Wantirna?

Wantirna has a population of approximately 14,237 people, making it a town in Australia.

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Quick Information

Population
14,237
Continent
Oceania
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Timezone
Australia/Melbourne
Coordinates
-37.8500, 145.2167

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 Wantirna

7 notable places within an hour's 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.

12 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Luna Park Melbourne

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

21 km · about 25 min drive

racetrack

Albert Park Circuit

Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener

22 km · about 25 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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Petrol Circus

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

23 km · about 25 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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Melbourne Zoo

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

24 km · about 30 min drive

Nearby Destinations

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Forest Hill

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3 km awayPop. 10,780

Wantirna South

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4 km awayPop. 20,754

Ringwood

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4 km awayPop. 19,144

Mitcham

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4 km awayPop. 16,795

Bayswater

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4 km awayPop. 11,599

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