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Melbourne Zoo
Australia's oldest zoo established in 1862, home to over 320 animal species in the heart of Melbourne.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Victoria, Australia · Oceania
Watsonia works well as a base: 14km from Melbourne Zoo.
Watsonia is a town located in Victoria, Australia. With a population of 5,352, it is an important destination in Oceania.
On a road trip, Watsonia 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 Watsonia to your route.
Watsonia station is a railway station operated by Metro Trains Melbourne on the Hurstbridge line, which is part of the Melbourne rail network. It serves the north-eastern suburb of Watsonia, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Watsonia station is a ground level unstaffed station, featuring an island platform. It openedRead more
on 23 June 1924, with the current station provided in 1977.
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Watsonia is located in Victoria, Australia, Oceania. The coordinates are -37.7167 latitude, 145.0833 longitude.
Watsonia has a population of approximately 5,352 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.
14 km · about 25 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.
14 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.
15 km · about 30 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.
16 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Historic St Kilda amusement park opened in 1912 with its iconic laughing face entrance on the waterfront.
19 km · about 20 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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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