landmark
Melbourne Zoo
Australia's oldest zoo established in 1862, home to over 320 animal species in the heart of Melbourne.
8 km · about 15 min drive
OceaniaAustraliaVictoria
Oak Park
Victoria, Australia · Oceania
About Oak Park
Oak Park works well as a base: 8km from Melbourne Zoo.
Oak Park is in Victoria, Australia, with about 6,100 people. You drive on the left here.
Oak Park is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 11 km (6.8 mi) north of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Merri-bek local government area. Oak Park recorded a population of 6,714 at the 2021 census.
Oak Park is bounded by New Road, Victoria Street, Kiama Street and CharlotteRead more
Street in the north, Watt Avenue and Pascoe Vale Road in the east, Moonee Ponds Creek in the west and Main Street in the south.
Where to Stay in Oak Park
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Oak Park.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Oak Park.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Oak Park?
Within an hour or so of Oak Park: Melbourne Zoo (8 km), Petrol Circus (11 km), Pellegrini's Espresso Bar (11 km), SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium (12 km).
Where is Oak Park?
Oak Park is in Victoria, Australia.
Road trip
Drive to Oak Park
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Oak Park. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 6,137
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Victoria
- Timezone
- Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates
- -37.7184, 144.9195
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Australia
112 works from mobiles. Distances between fuel stops in the outback can exceed 200 km: plan ahead. Wildlife is most active at dawn/dusk.
Full driving guide for AustraliaTags
Worth the detour from Oak Park
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Petrol Circus
Melbourne's automotive culture and lifestyle brand hosting regular car meets, rides, and community events across the city.
11 km · about 20 min drive
cafe
Pellegrini's Espresso Bar
Melbourne's oldest espresso bar, opened in 1954 on Bourke Street with the city's first commercial espresso machine and an unchanged Formica bar. Order at the counter and eat standing or in the back kitchen.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne's premier aquarium on the Yarra River featuring Antarctic ice displays and an oceanarium with sharks and rays.
12 km · about 20 min drive
racetrack
Albert Park Circuit
Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Luna Park Melbourne
Historic St Kilda amusement park opened in 1912 with its iconic laughing face entrance on the waterfront.
17 km · about 20 min drive
racetrack
Sandown Raceway
A fast, flat 3.1km circuit inside a Melbourne horse racing course, running since 1962 and one of the last surviving old-school Australian touring car venues.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Oak Park.
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Oak Park.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.