Box Hill Cemetery, Melbourne
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Facts and practical information
Box Hill Cemetery is a cemetery located in Melbourne's eastern suburb of Box Hill, Victoria in Australia. It currently occupies 12.5 ha. It is known as the resting place of notable figures from Melbourne and its heritage-registered Columbarium and Myer Memorial. Around 50,000 decedents have been interred since the cemetery was gazetted and commenced operations in 1873. The original 10-acre site was extended in 1886 and again in 1935. ()
Established: 1873 (151 years ago)Coordinates: 37°49'21"S, 145°8'6"E
Day trips
Box Hill Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Box Hill Central, Box Hill Town Hall, Melbourne/Box Hill and Glen Waverley, Kerrimuir.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Box Hill Cemetery?
Nearby attractions include Box Hill Town Hall, Melbourne (13 min walk), Laburnum, Melbourne (15 min walk), Melbourne/Box Hill and Glen Waverley, Melbourne (16 min walk).
How to get to Box Hill Cemetery by public transport?
The nearest stations to Box Hill Cemetery:
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Tram
Bus
- Box Hill City Oval/Whitehorse Rd • Lines: 271, 279 (6 min walk)
- Box Hill Station • Lines: 767, 903, Bus 903 (19 min walk)
Train
- Laburnum (9 min walk)
- Box Hill (19 min walk)
Tram
- Stop 58: Box Hill Central • Lines: 109, 109d (20 min walk)
- Stop 57: Nelson Road • Lines: 109, 109d (24 min walk)