Polly Woodside, Melbourne

Name: Polly Woodside
Address: Melbourne Maritime Museum 2A Clarendon St, Melbourne, 3006, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9656 9804

#216 among attractions in Melbourne

Ship, Specialty museum, Museum, Boat or ferry

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Polly Woodside is a Belfast-built, three-masted, iron-hulled barque, preserved in Melbourne, Victoria, and forming the central feature of the South Wharf precinct. The ship was originally built in Belfast by William J. Woodside and was launched in 1885. Polly Woodside is typical of thousands of smaller iron barques built in the last days of sail, intended for deep water trade around the world and designed to be operated as economically as possible. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 37°49'29"S, 144°57'11"E

Address

Melbourne Maritime Museum 2A Clarendon StCity of Melbourne (South Wharf)Melbourne 3006 Australia

Contact

+61 3 9656 9804

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Polly Woodside – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, Sandridge Bridge, DFO South Wharf, Crown Melbourne.

0.4 miNE
Exotic marine life and hands-on programs
Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne
10 min walk • The Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium is a vibrant marine sanctuary nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This aquatic zoo is a haven for a wide array of marine life, showcasing everything from the majestic king penguins to the awe-inspiring sharks that glide through...
0.6 miNE
Bridge
Sandridge Bridge, Melbourne
15 min walk • Spanning the Yarra River, the Sandridge Bridge serves as a historical and cultural landmark in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. Not merely a crossing point, this bridge is a testament to the city's rich heritage and its evolution from a bustling port to a modern...
~870 ftW
37°49'29"S • 144°56'60"E
DFO South Wharf, Melbourne
5 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Outlet mall
~1800 ftE
Hotel, entertainment and casino complex
Crown Melbourne, Melbourne
9 min walk • Crown Melbourne is a casino and resort located on the south bank of the Yarra River, in Melbourne, Australia. Crown Casino is a unit of Crown Limited, and the first casino of the now-international Crown brand.
0.5 miS
Shopping, Market, Flea market
South Melbourne Market, Melbourne
14 min walk • The South Melbourne Market is a covered food and general goods market located in South Melbourne, Victoria. The Market is owned and operated by the City of Port Phillip.
0.5 miNE
Skyscraper, Hotel
Rialto Towers, Melbourne
13 min walk • Rialto is a skyscraper located at 525 Collins Street, in the western side of the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It was the tallest office building in the Southern Hemisphere when it was constructed.
~1060 ftNE
Bridge
Spencer Street Bridge, Melbourne
6 min walk • The Spencer Street Bridge is a road and tram bridge over the Yarra River in Melbourne, Australia. It connects Spencer Street on the north bank with Clarendon Street on the south. The idea of a bridge at this point was first put forward in the mid-1800s. The design of the bridge was a public competition won by Messrs.
~1720 ftNE
Bridge
King Street Bridge, Melbourne
9 min walk • The King Street Bridge carries King Street over the Yarra River in Melbourne, Australia. The bridge continues south as an elevated viaduct, with the Crown Casino built around it in later years.
~950 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Victoria Police Museum, Melbourne
5 min walk • The Victoria Police Museum is a law enforcement museum operated by the Historical Services Unit within the Media and Corporate Communications Department of Victoria Police. It is open to the public and is located in the mezzanine of the WTC Wharf building in the city of Melbourne, Australia.
0.5 miNE
Multimedia exhibits, a cafe and gift shop
Immigration Museum, Melbourne
14 min walk • The Immigration Museum is a museum primarily displaying Australia's immigration history. It is located on Flinders Street in Melbourne, Victoria, in the Old Customs House.
0.5 miNE
Bridge
Queens Bridge, Melbourne
13 min walk • The Queen's Bridge is a historic road bridge over the Yarra River in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The bridge was built in 1889 and has five wrought iron plate girder spans, and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Polly Woodside?

Nearby attractions include Melbourne Maritime Museum, Melbourne (1 min walk), Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Melbourne (2 min walk), Seafarers Bridge, Melbourne (3 min walk), Victoria Police Museum, Melbourne (5 min walk).

How to get to Polly Woodside by public transport?

The nearest stations to Polly Woodside:

Tram

Stop 124A: Casino/MCEC • Lines: 109, 109d, 12, 12d, 96, 96d (5 min walk)
Stop 125A: Southbank Tram Depot • Lines: 109, 109d, 12d, 96d (6 min walk)

Bus

48728 • Lines: 235, 237 (9 min walk)
Clarendon Street • Lines: 234, 236 (9 min walk)

Train

Southern Cross (12 min walk)
Flinders Street (23 min walk)

Ferry

Port Phillip Ferries (18 min walk)