Timeline
08:00
Grab a big breakfast or coffee at Cafe 2000. It is right next to the tram and bus interchange, making it an easy stop before you head into the park. The prices are low, and the standard cafe meals are reliable.
08:15
Walk into Queens Park. Arrive at opening time to beat the crowds. Explore the rose garden and the sunken garden while the light is fresh. Visit the cenotaph and the cairn marking the Burke and Wills expedition campsite.
08:45
Head to Pipemaker's Park for a change of scenery. It is an 8-hectare urban park on the western bank of the Maribyrnong River. It offers a quiet contrast to the manicured gardens of Queens Park.
09:15
Afton Street Conservation Reserve
End your morning at Afton Street Conservation Reserve. Sit along the middle reaches of the Maribyrnong River and enjoy the natural bushland setting.
Local tip
Queens Park is best visited in the morning when it is quiet. The pool is only open from November to March, so check if it is open if you want to swim.
Check before you go
- Cafe 2000 is open Mo-Sa 05:00-18:00.
- Queens Park has no set opening hours but is best visited during daylight.
Worth knowing
- Cafe 2000 is open at 08:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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