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Albert Park

Albert Park is located in the city of Port Phillip, approximately three km from the CBD of Melbourne. It is a 225 ha sporting and recreational park that caters for formal and informal recreation. Albert Park is the focus for many of Victoria's spectacular events and is also an important sanctuary for wildlife and vegetation.


Main Attractions

  • Enjoy a barbecue or picnic with your family.
  • Join a yacht or rowing club, take lessons or just hire a boat for fun.
  • Walk, cycle, or jog around the lake (5km), taking in the swans and sporting activities.
  • Have your wedding photographs using the city skyline as a backdrop.
  • Great for office functions, Christmas parties or family reunions.

Events at Albert Park
Albert Park is host venue to some of Melbourne's most spectacular cultural and sporting events:

  • The Million Paws Walk is held in May;
  • Fun Runs are held throughout the year;
  • The Fosters Australian Grand Prix Carnival takes place in March;
  • Classic car displays are held throughout the year.

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Nearby attractions

  • 11 picnic areas with barbecue, shelters (can be booked by calling 9695-9000) and toilets.
  • Playgrounds ranging from lawns to purpose-built play equipment.
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Restaurants which take in the views of the lake and the passing parade.
  • Indoor sporting facilities include basketball, netball, badminton, squash, table tennis, indoor cricket and a gym.
  • Outdoor sporting facilities cater for cricket, football, soccer, baseball, hockey, lawn bowls, tennis and boating.
  • Albert Park Golf Course and Golf Driving Range.
  • The new Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Center.


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Copyright 2007, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. cmsadmin. (2005, May 20). Albert Park. Retrieved March 22, 2010, from Plan Book Travel Australia Web site: http://www.planbooktravel.com.au/australia/vic/albert-park. This work is licensed under a Universal Publishers. Universal Publishers

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accommodation

0.4 km   Bayside Luxury Accommodation
0.4 km   Melbourne Boutique Cottages - Sweeny Cottage
0.5 km   Boutique Stays - Albert Park Gatehouse
0.6 km   Boutique Stays - The Glass House
0.9 km   Boutique Stays - The Stables
1.0 km   Boutique Stays - Napier Cottage
1.1 km   La Maison de Babette
1.1 km   Boutique Stays - Bayridge
1.2 km   Boutique Stays - Portside
1.2 km   The Centurian- Gem Apartments
1.3 km   Melbourne City Gems Short Stay
1.6 km   Crowne Plaza Melbourne
1.7 km   Boutique Stays - Southbank at Stay Central

attractions

0.6 km   19th Century Portable Iron Houses
0.8 km   Albert Park
0.9 km   Natskin Day Spa Retreat, South Melbourne
1.4 km   Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
1.5 km   Galactic Circus
1.7 km   Melbourne Aquarium
1.7 km   Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
1.7 km   Malthouse Theatre at The CUB Malthouse
1.7 km   Rockpool Bar and Grill
1.7 km   VisitVineyards.com
1.7 km   Victoria Police Museum

events

0.6 km   Australian Corporate Games
0.8 km   2010 FORMULA 1(TM) Australian Grand Prix
1.0 km   The Gigalees Crazy Circus Show
1.2 km   MS Walk and Fun Run
1.4 km   HIA BuildGreen Expo
1.4 km   Good Food & Wine Show 2010
1.4 km   HIA Home Ideas Show
1.5 km   Vincent Lyce's Final Curtain
1.5 km   National Careers & Employment Expo
1.5 km   Building & Home Improvement Expo
1.5 km   Spotlight World's Greatest Pillow Fight

hire

1.3 km   Bargain Car Rentals

tours

0.3 km   Vinetrekker
1.1 km   Echidna Walkabout
1.2 km   Photography Made Easy
1.5 km   A Tour With A Difference

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