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 Blackburn Lake Sanctuary and Wandinong 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
- Blackburn Lake Sanctuary
- Wandinong Sanctuary
Things to do near Blackburn:
- 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)
- Box Hill Central (1.7 mi/2.8 km away)
- Ringwood Golf Course (4 mi/6.5 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)