City of Port Phillip, Administrative district south of Melbourne CBD, Australia.
Description
The City of Port Phillip is an administrative district south of Melbourne's central business area that spans approximately 20 square kilometers. The region has access to over 11 kilometers of waterfront along Port Phillip Bay with several neighborhoods including St Kilda, South Melbourne, and Port Melbourne.
History
The district was created in 1994 by merging St Kilda, portions of South Melbourne, and most of Port Melbourne into a single entity. This administrative restructuring was part of broader local government reforms across Victoria during that decade.
Culture
The area is known for its lively shopping streets and entertainment zones where locals and visitors gather together. Bay Street in Port Melbourne, Clarendon Street in South Melbourne, and Acland Street in St Kilda draw people with their shops, cafes, and restaurants.
Practical
The region is easy to reach by public transport since several train lines and bus connections link the different neighborhoods. The flat terrain makes it simple to walk or cycle between areas.
Did you know?
The Albert Park Circuit sits within the district and hosts the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix each year. This motorsport event puts the area on the world stage and draws racing fans from many countries.
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Luna Park
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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
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Albert Park and Lake
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Junction Oval
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Planetshakers Church
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Government House
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St Kilda Beach
2.1 km
Montague Street Bridge
2.7 km
Palais Theatre
2.1 km
Princes Pier
3.7 km
Rippon Lea Estate
4.4 km
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre
374 m
Vault
2.7 km
Scenic Railway
2.2 km
National Herbarium of Victoria
2.3 km
Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
2.6 km
Edgewater Towers
2.4 km
Como House
3.5 km
Nylex Clock
3 km
Station Pier
3.2 km
Astor Theatre, St Kilda
2.4 km
Bryant and May Factory
3.5 km
St Kilda Sea Baths
1.8 km
National Theatre
2.3 km
St Kilda Town Hall
2.8 km
Melbourne Observatory
2.4 km
Lake Oval
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