Hampton Park is a family-friendly residential area dotted with shady parks and nature reserves. Explore the wetlands of River Gum Creek Reserve and enjoy movies under the stars at one of the biggest drive-in cinemas in Australia. Fast public transport connections make it easy to board a train or bus and sightsee in Central Melbourne.
Things to do in Hampton Park
River Gum Creek Reserve is a bushland oasis in the heart of Hampton Park. Stretch your legs on shady walking trails and explore the wooden boardwalks that wind through the wetlands and wattle forests. Scenic picnic sites make River Gum Creek popular with local families. The reserve is an important urban habitat for birds, with the chance to spot Australian wood ducks, black swans, grey teals and other species.
Lunar Drive-In Cinema screens the latest blockbuster films in a family-friendly setting. It’s one of the largest drive-in cinemas in Australia and features four enormous screens. Tune your car radio into the FM channel and stock up on hot chips, burgers, donuts, popcorn and soft drink from the café.
Hampton Park is an ideal base to sightsee in Melbourne’s city centre. Admire modern Australian masterpieces at the National Gallery of Victoria, shop for treasures at Queen Victoria Market and escape the crowds in the Royal Botanic Gardens. The Victorian capital is famous for its trendy coffee shops, chef-driven restaurants and eclectic bars.
Getting around Hampton Park
Parts of Hampton Park are easy to get around on foot, though a rental car is the best way to get from A to B. Trains run between Hallam Station in Hampton Park and Flinders Street Station in the Melbourne CBD in under one hour. Melbourne Airport is a one-hour drive away.