West Melbourne Swamp, Melbourne

#687 among attractions in Melbourne

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Facts and practical information

The West Melbourne Swamp also known as Batman's Swamp, was a large saltwater wetland located to the west of the city of Melbourne, Victoria. It was an important resource for Aboriginal people. ()

Coordinates: 37°48'48"S, 144°55'59"E

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City of Melbourne (Docklands)Melbourne Australia

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West Melbourne Swamp – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Etihad Stadium, Icehouse, The District Docklands Shopping Precinct, Flagstaff Gardens.

0.8 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Etihad Stadium, Melbourne
22 min walk • Docklands Stadium, also currently known by naming rights sponsorship as Marvel Stadium, is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment stadium in the Docklands area of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
~940 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport
Icehouse, Melbourne
5 min walk • The Icehouse is an Australian ice sports and entertainment centre, located in the Docklands precinct of Melbourne, in Victoria, Australia. It is open to the public 7 days a week and offers an extensive range of educational ice-skating classes for customers, as well as pathways to ice sports.
~1450 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The District Docklands Shopping Precinct, Melbourne
8 min walk • The District Docklands is an indoor/outdoor shopping centre in the suburb of Docklands in the inner-west of Melbourne.
1.2 miE
Park, Garden
Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne
30 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.
~1540 ftE
Ferris wheel, Observation decks and towers, Theme park
Melbourne Star, Melbourne
8 min walk • The Melbourne Star is a 120 metre tall observation wheel in the Waterfront City precinct in the Docklands area of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia.
1 miE
37°48'57"S • 144°57'7"E
Spencer Outlet Centre, Melbourne
27 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre, Tours
1.2 miNE
Museum, Art gallery
Arts House, Melbourne
30 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.
1.1 miSE
Bridge
Charles Grimes Bridge, Melbourne
28 min walk • The Charles Grimes Bridge is a dual-carriageway bridge that carries the Docklands Highway over the Yarra River in the Docklands precinct of Melbourne, Australia.
1.1 miE
Universities and schools
William Angliss Institute, Melbourne
28 min walk • William Angliss Institute of TAFE is a TAFE institute located in the Melbourne CBD, Victoria, Australia providing training and vocational education in Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts.
1.2 miNW
Park
J.J. Holland Park, Melbourne
30 min walk • J.J. Holland Park is a large multi-use park in the Melbourne suburb of Kensington. It is named after John Joseph Holland, who was the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Flemington for over 30 years from 1925.
1.2 miNE
City hall
North Melbourne Town Hall, Melbourne
30 min walk • North Melbourne Town Hall is the former town hall of the Town of Hotham in Victoria, Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to West Melbourne Swamp?

Nearby attractions include ArtVo, Melbourne (8 min walk), Melbourne Star, Melbourne (8 min walk), Bolte Bridge, Melbourne (11 min walk), Swanson Dock, Melbourne (14 min walk).

How to get to West Melbourne Swamp by public transport?

The nearest stations to West Melbourne Swamp:

Tram

Stop D11: The District • Lines: 35, 70, 70d, 86, 86d (9 min walk)
Stop D10: NewQuay Promenade • Lines: 35, 70, 70d, 86, 86d (12 min walk)

Bus

Graham Street/Lorimer Street • Lines: 237 (15 min walk)
Ingles Street/Lorimer Street • Lines: 237 (16 min walk)

Train

North Melbourne (17 min walk)
South Kensington (27 min walk)

Ferry

Port Phillip Ferries (18 min walk)