Melbourne Observatory, Melbourne

Name: Melbourne Observatory
Address: Birdwood Ave, Melbourne, 3004, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9252 2300

#143 among attractions in Melbourne

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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. Melbourne Observatory is also permanently on the Australian National Heritage List under 'Melbourne's Domain Parkland and Memorial Precinct' since early 2018. ()

Coordinates: 37°49'47"S, 144°58'34"E

Address

Birdwood AveCity of Melbourne (Melbourne)Melbourne 3004 Australia

Contact

+61 3 9252 2300

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Melbourne Observatory – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shrine of Remembrance, Royal Botanic Gardens, AAMI Park, Rod Laver Arena.

~910 ftW
World War I shrine and memorial complex
Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne
5 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...
~1770 ftSE
Riverside mix of native and exotic plants
Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Melbourne, the Royal Botanic Gardens offer a verdant oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. Established in 1846, these expansive gardens span over 38 hectares and are renowned for their extensive collection of native and exotic flora.
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
AAMI Park, Melbourne
14 min walk • AAMI Park, with its distinctive bioframe design, is a modern sports venue that has become an integral part of Melbourne's sporting landscape. Officially known as Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, it was opened in 2010 and has since hosted a variety of sports, including...
0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne
13 min walk • Rod Laver Arena is a multipurpose arena located within Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The arena is the main venue for the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of the calendar year.
~800 ftNW
Memorial
Australian Turkish Friendship Memorial, Melbourne
4 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.
~770 ftNE
Park
Kings Domain, Melbourne
4 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.
0.6 miN
Park, Garden
Queen Victoria Gardens, Melbourne
15 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 miNE
Sporting home of Australian Open tennis
Melbourne Park, Melbourne
14 min walk • Melbourne Park is a sports venue in the Melbourne Sports and Entertainment Precinct in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Since 1988, Australia's bicentenary, Melbourne Park has been home of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament, which is played annually in January.
0.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Motordrome, Melbourne
12 min walk • The Motordrome, also known as the Olympic Park Speedway, the Melbourne Speedway or the Victorian Speedway, was a former speedway and Australian rules football ground located approximately on the site of the present day Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Olympic Park in Melbourne, Victoria.
0.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Olympic Park Oval, Melbourne
12 min walk • Olympic Park Oval is an Australian rules football ground located on the site of the former Olympic Park Stadium in Olympic Park, Melbourne.
~1970 ftN
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Melbourne Observatory?

Nearby attractions include Kings Domain, Melbourne (4 min walk), Government House, Melbourne (4 min walk), Australian Turkish Friendship Memorial, Melbourne (4 min walk), La Trobe's Cottage, Melbourne (4 min walk).

How to get to Melbourne Observatory by public transport?

The nearest stations to Melbourne Observatory:

Bus

Shrine of Remembrance • Lines: 605 (3 min walk)
Melbourne Observatory/Birdwood Ave • Lines: 605 (3 min walk)

Tram

Stop 19: Shrine of Remembrance • Lines: 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (7 min walk)
Stop 20: Park Street • Lines: 16, 16d, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 64, 64d, 67, 67d, 6d, 72 (8 min walk)

Train

Richmond (22 min walk)
Flinders Street (25 min walk)