What's Kensington like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, look no further than Kensington. Crown Casino and Melbourne Central are a couple of the top places in the larger area worth a visit. Melbourne Cricket Ground is one not-to-be-missed sight nearby.
How to get to Kensington
Flying to:
- Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Kensington
- Melbourne Airport (MEL), 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Kensington
- Melbourne, VIC (AVV-Avalon), 29.8 mi (48 km) from Kensington
Getting to Kensington on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Kensington Station
- South Kensington Station
Things to see and do in and around Kensington
Things to see near Kensington:
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (3.5 mi/5.6 km away)
- Royal Park (1.1 mi/1.8 km away)
- Royal Melbourne Showgrounds (1.2 mi/2 km away)
- University of Melbourne (1.7 mi/2.7 km away)
- Melbourne City Marina (1.8 mi/2.9 km away)
Things to do near Kensington:
- Crown Casino (2.7 mi/4.3 km away)
- Melbourne Central (2.2 mi/3.6 km away)
- Flemington Racecourse (1 mi/1.6 km away)
- State Netball Hockey Centre (1 mi/1.7 km away)
- Melbourne Zoo (1.2 mi/2 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)