St Mary Star of the Sea, Melbourne

Name: St Mary Star of the Sea
Address: 33 Howard St, Melbourne, 3003, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9328 3474

#154 among attractions in Melbourne

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

St Mary Star of the Sea is a historically significant Catholic parish church in West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1882 and the building was completed by 1900. Since 2002, restoration has been ongoing to restore the church to its original state. Built with seating for over 1,200 people, it has been described as the largest parish church in Melbourne, in Victoria, or even in Australia. ()

Completed: 1900 (124 years ago)Coordinates: 37°48'21"S, 144°57'11"E

Address

33 Howard StCity of Melbourne (West Melbourne)Melbourne 3003 Australia

Contact

+61 3 9328 3474

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Day trips

St Mary Star of the Sea – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Melbourne Central, Queen Victoria Market, RMIT Melbourne City campus, RMIT Design Hub.

0.6 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Neighbourhood
Melbourne Central, Melbourne
16 min walk • Melbourne Central is a vibrant and expansive shopping centre nestled in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. This architectural marvel is not just a shopping destination but a cultural hub that reflects the city's dynamic spirit.
~1160 ftE
Shops and stalls in a historic venue
Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
6 min walk • Queen Victoria Market, affectionately known as "Queen Vic" or "Vic Market," stands as a historical landmark and a bustling center of commerce in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1878, this open-air market spans over seven hectares, making it the largest in the...
0.6 miE
Universities and schools, Shopping, Bookshop
RMIT Melbourne City campus, Melbourne
15 min walk • The Melbourne City campus of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology is located in the city centre of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. It is sometimes referred to as "RMIT City" and the "RMIT Quarter" of the city in the media.
0.5 miE
Museum, Postmodern architecture
RMIT Design Hub, Melbourne
14 min walk • The RMIT Design Hub is a design hub that houses research, archive, exhibition and studio space of the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. Completed in May 2012 the Design Hub was designed by Sean Godsell Architects in association with Peddle Thorp Architects.
0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
Swanston Street, Melbourne
14 min walk • Swanston Street is a major thoroughfare in the centre of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is one of the main streets of the Melbourne central business district and was laid out in 1837 as part of the original Hoddle Grid.
0.6 miE
37°48'27"S • 144°57'47"E
Hardrock, Melbourne
15 min walk • Climbing, Game and entertainment center
~1700 ftS
Park, Garden
Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne
9 min walk • Flagstaff Gardens is the oldest park in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, first established in 1862. Today it is one of the most visited and widely used parks in the city by residents, nearby office workers and tourists.
0.6 miE
Baths, Sport venue, Sport
City Baths, Melbourne
15 min walk • The City Baths, located at 420 Swanston Street, Melbourne, Australia, opened in 1904 as public baths, with swimming pools and bathing facilities. Extensively renovated in the early 1980s, it is now considered one of Melbourne's most architecturally and historically significant buildings.
0.7 miS
37°48'57"S • 144°57'7"E
Spencer Outlet Centre, Melbourne
18 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Tours
0.5 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Hellenic Museum, Melbourne
13 min walk • The Hellenic Museum is an art and history museum in Melbourne, Australia dedicated to inspiring visitors about Hellenic culture, both ancient and contemporary, through innovative programs, exhibitions and events.
~1290 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery
Arts House, Melbourne
7 min walk • Arts House is a centre for contemporary performance and interactive artforms in Melbourne, Australia. Established in 2006, it is a program of the City of Melbourne. It supports and presents a range of experimental theatre, live art, contemporary dance and similar types of performance, by Australian and international artists.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Mary Star of the Sea?

Nearby attractions include Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne (6 min walk), North Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne (7 min walk), Arts House, Melbourne (7 min walk), St James Old Cathedral, Melbourne (8 min walk).

How to get to St Mary Star of the Sea by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Mary Star of the Sea:

Tram

Stop 9: Howard Street • Lines: 57 (1 min walk)
Stop 10: Chetwynd Street • Lines: 57 (2 min walk)

Bus

William Street/Dudley Street • Lines: 220 (6 min walk)
Queen Victoria Market/Franklin Street • Lines: 220, 234, 235, 236, 237, 546 (8 min walk)

Train

Flagstaff (12 min walk)
Melbourne Central (16 min walk)

Ferry

Port Phillip Ferries (23 min walk)