What's Blackburn like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of the city to explore, consider Blackburn. Take time to see places such as Wandinong Sanctuary and Blackburn Lake Sanctuary while you're here. Melbourne Cricket Ground is one not-to-be-missed sight nearby.
How to get to Blackburn
Flying to:
- Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Blackburn
- Melbourne Airport (MEL), 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Blackburn
Getting to Blackburn on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Blackburn Station
- Laburnum Station
Things to see and do in and around Blackburn
What to see in Blackburn
- Wandinong Sanctuary
- Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
Things to do near Blackburn:
- Box Hill Central (1.7 mi/2.8 km away)
- Doncaster Shopping Centre (3.2 mi/5.1 km away)
- The Glen Shopping Centre (3.6 mi/5.7 km away)
- Forest Hill Chase Shopping Centre (1 mi/1.6 km away)
- Morack Golf Course (3.2 mi/5.1 km away)
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
- Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 19°C)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 10°C)
- Rainiest months: October, December, November, September (average 70 mm of rainfall)