Victoria Barracks, Melbourne

Name: Victoria Barracks
Address: 256-310 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, 3006, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9282 5417

#407 among attractions in Melbourne

Historical place, Architecture, Military base

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Located on St Kilda Road in Melbourne, Australia, Victoria Barracks Melbourne is architecturally and historically significant. It is one of the most impressive 19th century government buildings in Victoria, Australia. ()

Completed: 1872 (152 years ago)Coordinates: 37°49'39"S, 144°58'12"E

Address

256-310 St Kilda RdCity of Melbourne (Southbank)Melbourne 3006 Australia

Contact

+61 3 9282 5417

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Victoria Barracks – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Gallery of Victoria, Shrine of Remembrance, Eureka Skydeck 88, Arts Centre Melbourne.

~1740 ftN
Australian and international art museum
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
9 min walk • The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), situated in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, stands as a beacon of art and culture. As the oldest public art gallery in Australia, founded in 1861, this museum has grown to be a cherished institution, holding a vast collection...
~1420 ftSE
World War I shrine and memorial complex
Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne
7 min walk • The Shrine of Remembrance stands as a poignant memorial in the heart of Melbourne, Australia, honoring the men and women of Victoria who served in World War I. Inaugurated in 1934, this stately monument has since broadened its dedication to include all Australians who...
0.5 miNW
Skyscraper, Observation decks and towers, View point
Eureka Skydeck 88, Melbourne
13 min walk • Rising above the bustling cityscape of Melbourne, Australia, the Eureka Skydeck 88 is a towering testament to modern architecture and design. Located in the Eureka Tower, a skyscraper that pierces the sky at a staggering height of 297 meters, the Skydeck 88 is named...
~1950 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Arts Centre Melbourne, Melbourne
10 min walk • Arts Centre Melbourne, a beacon of culture nestled in the heart of Southbank, stands as a premier destination for performing arts enthusiasts visiting Australia's cultural capital. This iconic complex, with its distinctive spire soaring above the cityscape, is a hub...
~1160 ftE
Memorial
Australian Turkish Friendship Memorial, Melbourne
6 min walk • The Australian Turkish Friendship Memorial is a war memorial in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located in Kings Domain on Birdwood Avenue. It was built to mark Anzac Day's centennial anniversary and as a tribute to Australian-Turkish relations.
0.4 miE
Park
Kings Domain, Melbourne
12 min walk • Kings Domain is an area of parklands in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It surrounds Government House Reserve, the home of the governors of Victoria, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, and the Shrine Reserve incorporating the Shrine of Remembrance.
0.4 miN
Park, Garden
Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne
11 min walk • The Queen Victoria Gardens are Melbourne's memorial to Queen Victoria. Located on 4.8 hectares opposite the Victorian Arts Centre and National Gallery of Victoria, bounded by St Kilda Road, Alexandra Avenue and Linlithgow Avenue.
0.5 miN
Park, Garden
Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne
13 min walk • The Alexandra Gardens are located on the south bank of the Yarra River, opposite Federation Square and the Melbourne Central Business District, in Victoria, Australia.
0.5 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Hamer Hall, Melbourne
14 min walk • Hamer Hall is a 2,466 seat concert hall, the largest indoor venue at Arts Centre Melbourne, used for orchestra and contemporary music performances.
0.4 miNE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne
10 min walk • The Sidney Myer Music Bowl is an outdoor bandshell performance venue in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is located in the lawns and gardens of Kings Domain on Lithgow Avenue close to the Arts Centre and the Southbank entertainment precinct.
~1920 ftSE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Melbourne Observatory, Melbourne
10 min walk • Melbourne Observatory is an observatory located on a hill adjacent to the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. The observatory commenced operations in 1862 and was decommissioned from official Government work in 1945. The observatory has since continued as an astronomical observatory and remains open to the public.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Victoria Barracks?

Nearby attractions include Vault Sculpture, Melbourne (4 min walk), Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, Melbourne (5 min walk), Australian Turkish Friendship Memorial, Melbourne (6 min walk), Southbank Theatre, Melbourne (7 min walk).

How to get to Victoria Barracks by public transport?

The nearest stations to Victoria Barracks:

Tram

Stop 19: Shrine of Remembrance • Lines: 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (4 min walk)
Stop 17: Grant Street - Police Memorial • Lines: 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (6 min walk)

Bus

Victorian College of the Arts/Southbank Boulevard • Lines: 605 (7 min walk)
Shrine of Remembrance • Lines: 605 (8 min walk)

Train

Flinders Street (18 min walk)
Jolimont (28 min walk)