Melbourne General Cemetery, Melbourne

Name: Melbourne General Cemetery
Address: College Crescent, Melbourne, 3053, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9349 3014

#128 among attractions in Melbourne

Cemetery, Historical place, Funeral home

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Facts and practical information

The Melbourne General Cemetery is a large necropolis located 3 km north of the city of Melbourne in the suburb of Carlton North. ()

Established: 1852 (172 years ago)Coordinates: 37°47'21"S, 144°57'58"E

Address

College CrescentCity of Yarra (Carlton North)Melbourne 3053 Australia

Contact

+61 3 9349 3014

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Day trips

Melbourne General Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Brunswick Street, Albanian Mosque, Dax Centre, Grainger Museum.

0.9 miSE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Brunswick Street, Melbourne
24 min walk • Brunswick Street, nestled in the vibrant heart of Melbourne, Australia, is a bustling shopping district renowned for its eclectic mix of boutiques, eateries, and entertainment venues. This iconic street, pulsating with the city's creative energy, provides a unique...
~1560 ftNE
Mosque
Albanian Mosque, Melbourne
8 min walk • The Albanian Mosque, also known as the Albanian Australian Islamic Society Mosque and Carlton Mosque, is a mosque located in Carlton North, a suburb of inner Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The building contains a minaret, and community facilities.
0.8 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Dax Centre, Melbourne
20 min walk • The Dax Centre is a leader in the use of art to raise awareness and reduce stigma towards mental illness through art. The Dax Centre houses and manages the Cunningham Dax Collection of art.
0.7 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Grainger Museum, Melbourne
19 min walk • The Grainger Museum is a repository of items documenting the life, career and music of the composer, folklorist, educator and pianist Percy Grainger, located in the grounds of the University of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
0.8 miS
Park
John Medley Building, Melbourne
20 min walk • The John Medley Building is at Kernot Road, The University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The building was designed by Sir Roy Burman Grounds.
0.6 miS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Ian Potter Museum of Art, Melbourne
16 min walk • The Ian Potter Museum of Art at the University of Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia was established in 1972. It houses the art collection of the University of Melbourne. Current director, Kelly Gellatly, was appointed in 2013.
0.7 miSW
Universities and schools
University of Melbourne, Melbourne
17 min walk • The University of Melbourne is a public research university located in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 1853, it is Australia's second oldest university and the oldest in Victoria.
0.5 miS
Church, Music venue
Church of All Nations, Melbourne
13 min walk • The Church of All Nations, formerly known as the Wesleyan Methodist Church, first held religious services on Sunday 6 March 1870. Located on 180 Palmerston Street, Carlton in Melbourne, Australia, the bluestone-covered church was designed by English architect Joseph Reed of Reed & Barnes.
0.8 miS
Universities and schools
Graduate House, Melbourne
20 min walk • Graduate House is a residential college and an academic and professional development meeting and gathering place in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
0.9 miE
Park, Garden, Skate park
Edinburgh Gardens, Melbourne
24 min walk • Edinburgh Gardens is a large park located in the inner Melbourne suburb of North Fitzroy. It is bounded by Brunswick Street and St Georges Road to the west, the curve of Alfred Crescent to the north and east, and Freeman Street to the south.
0.5 miS
Church
St Jude's Church, Melbourne
13 min walk • St Jude's Church is an Australian Anglican parish church in the Melbourne suburb of Carlton. It is one of the first complete polychromatic brick churches built in the country.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Melbourne General Cemetery open?

Melbourne General Cemetery is open:

Monday 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
Friday 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday 8 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Melbourne General Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Albanian Mosque, Melbourne (8 min walk), Princes Park, Melbourne (11 min walk), Church of All Nations, Melbourne (13 min walk), St Jude's Church, Melbourne (13 min walk).

How to get to Melbourne General Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Melbourne General Cemetery:

Tram

Stop 115: Melbourne Cemetery East, Newry Street • Lines: 1, 6, 6d (5 min walk)
Stop 116: Fenwick Street • Lines: 1, 6, 6d (6 min walk)

Bus

Lygon Street/Cemetery Road • Lines: 546 (8 min walk)
Newry Street/Rathdowne Street • Lines: 250, 251 (9 min walk)

Train

Royal Park (24 min walk)
Jewell (27 min walk)