Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Melbourne

Name: Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre
Address: Melbourne, Australia

#657 among attractions in Melbourne

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Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Melbourne

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Melbourne Sports Centres - MSAC is an international sporting venue located in Albert Park, Victoria, Australia. The centre was opened on 24 July 1997 at a construction cost of A$65 million. The cost was funded by the State Government of Victoria and the City of Port Phillip. The centre has hosted international events including the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 2007 World Aquatics Championships. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 24 July 1997 (27 years ago)Coordinates: 37°50'48"S, 144°57'58"E

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Port Phillip (Albert Park)Melbourne Australia

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Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shrine of Remembrance, Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park and Lake, South Melbourne Market.

1.2 miN
World War I shrine and memorial complex
Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne
31 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...
1.2 miNE
Riverside mix of native and exotic plants
Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
31 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.
~1440 ftE
Lake, Park, Body of water
Albert Park and Lake, Melbourne
7 min walk • Albert Park and Lake is a serene retreat nestled just a stone's throw away from the bustling city center of Melbourne, Australia. This urban sanctuary offers locals and tourists alike a picturesque setting for recreation, relaxation, and a host of outdoor activities.
1.1 miNW
Shopping, Market, Flea market
South Melbourne Market, Melbourne
29 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.
0.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne
12 min walk • Lakeside Stadium is an Australian sports arena in the South Melbourne suburb of Albert Park.
1.3 miNE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Melbourne Observatory, Melbourne
33 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.
0.8 miNW
Park
St Vincent Gardens, Melbourne
21 min walk • St Vincent Gardens in the Melbourne suburb of Albert Park, is an Australian park of national significance. It is an example of nineteenth century residential development around a large landscaped square.
0.9 miN
City hall, Architecture
South Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne
23 min walk • South Melbourne Town Hall is a civic building located on Bank Street in South Melbourne, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is of state heritage significance to Victoria being listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.
1.2 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
La Trobe's Cottage, Melbourne
30 min walk • La Trobe's Cottage is a historic cottage in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, built in 1839 by the first Superintendent of the Port Phillip District of New South Wales, Charles La Trobe, and his family.
1.3 miNW
Church
Planetshakers Church, Melbourne
34 min walk • Planetshakers Church is an evangelical Christian Pentecostal megachurch adult and youth movement based in Melbourne, Australia, with several church campuses around the world.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Australian Queer Archives, Melbourne
22 min walk • The Australian Queer Archives is a community-based non-profit organisation committed to the collection, preservation and celebration of material reflecting the lives and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex LGBTI Australians. It is located in Melbourne.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre?

Nearby attractions include Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne (6 min walk), Albert Park and Lake, Melbourne (7 min walk), Lakeside Stadium, Melbourne (12 min walk), St Vincent Place, Melbourne (21 min walk).

How to get to Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre:

Tram

Stop 130: Middle Park • Lines: 96, 96d (6 min walk)
Stop 129: Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre • Lines: 96, 96d (7 min walk)

Bus

Nimmo Street • Lines: 606 (8 min walk)
Armstrong Street • Lines: 606 (8 min walk)