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Melbourne Zoo
Australia's oldest zoo established in 1862, home to over 320 animal species in the heart of Melbourne.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Truganina
Victoria, Australia · Oceania
About Truganina
Truganina works well as a base: 10 minutes from Williams Landing, 18km from Melbourne Zoo.
Truganina is in Victoria, Australia, with about 36,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Williams Landing, about 5 km away.
Truganina ( TRUG-ə-NY-nə) is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 22.4 km (13.9 mi) west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Cities of Melton and Wyndham local government areas. Truganina recorded a population of 36,305 at the 2021 census.
The suburb is believed to be named afterRead more
Truganini, who is generally accepted as the last surviving Aboriginal Tasmanian, as she had visited the area for a short time.
Truganina is a rapidly growing suburban area, recording a population of 20,687 at the 2016 census. The southern portion within the City of Wyndham, referred to by locals as "old" Truganina, is bordered roughly by Skeleton Creek to the west and the Federation Trail to the south. The northern portion within the City of Melton encompasses the Mount Atkinson estate and surrounding rural areas.
Truganina is an industrial precincts of the City of Wyndham, mainly for manufacturing and logistics.
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What is there to see near Truganina?
Within an hour or so of Truganina: Melbourne Zoo (18 km), SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium (18 km), Petrol Circus (19 km), Pellegrini's Espresso Bar (19 km).
Where is Truganina?
Truganina is in Victoria, Australia, about 5 km from Williams Landing.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 36,305
- Continent
- Oceania
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Victoria
- Timezone
- Australia/Melbourne
- Coordinates
- -37.8167, 144.7500
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Worth the detour from Truganina
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Melbourne's premier aquarium on the Yarra River featuring Antarctic ice displays and an oceanarium with sharks and rays.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Petrol Circus
Melbourne's automotive culture and lifestyle brand hosting regular car meets, rides, and community events across the city.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Albert Park Circuit
Melbourne's lakeside street circuit, traditional F1 season opener
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Luna Park Melbourne
Historic St Kilda amusement park opened in 1912 with its iconic laughing face entrance on the waterfront.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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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.
40 km · about 45 min drive
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