Top Things to do in Keilor East
The 9 Best Things to do in Keilor East, Victoria
Discover the best top things to do in Keilor East, Australia including Maribyrnong Viaduct Bridge, Brimbank Park, Maribyrnong River Viaduct, Steele Creek Trail, East Keilor Sustainability Street Community Garden, Neil Heinze Reserve, Milleara Shopping Centre, Rosehill Park, JH Allan Reserve.
1. Maribyrnong Viaduct Bridge
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Maribyrnong Viaduct Bridge began constructiton in 1927. When it was completed in 1929, it was the largest trestle bridge in Australia. The bridge, which is Heritage listed, is 55 metres (180 feet) high, making it the second tallest bridge in the State of Victoria, after the Westgate Bridge. It's just under 400 metres long (1260 feet), which is why locals call it the Quarter Mile Bridge. It's a grand sight, unfortunately it's mainly used for hauling freight these day, though if you are taking the passenger train from Melbourne to Sydney you will get a spectacular view.
2. Brimbank Park
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
A short drive from the heart of the city, Brimbank Park is the perfect for a day out with family. The park offers ideal settings for picnics, walks along the extensive network of trails, fishing, canoeing and bird watching, all set within peaceful parklands surrounded by prolific birdlife. The Brimbank Park Playscape is a haven for creative play. Children and their families will be inspired to connect with nature as they play. The playscape is designed for children of all abilities to play, explore and socialise in the outdoors. There are several picnic areas in the park. Gas barbecues, shelters and picnic tables are available free of charge. If picnics aren't your style, stop by Lumbar & Co.
Reviewed By M741IRpeterm
Nice wide open spaces where everyone can enjoy themselves with interesting little points to be enjoyed especially the wind-up nature sound tracks on the walking track.
3. Maribyrnong River Viaduct
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Australia was on the brink of an economic precipice when this bridge was completed. In 1929, the New York Stock Exchange collapsed and when Wall St plummeted, so did the economy of Australia. The bridge is 180 feet (55 meters) tall, and was for many years the tallest bridge in Victoria, and one of the longest trestle bridges in Australia. These days, it's mainly used for freight trains, and also the train to Sydney. This massive bridge is impressive. Locals call it the "quarter mile bridge" because it is 1200 feet (400 metres) long.
4. Steele Creek Trail
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Steele Creek Trail is a dual use trail for cyclists and hikers. It connects to other trails that run through the west of Melbourne. Much of Steele Creek is largely untouched. Visitors can take advantage of off-street parking, The park has play equipment for children. It's an off-leash dog park. Steele Creek Trail is popular with adventurers who want to explore Steele Creek and the surrounding area. Steele Creek Trail is situated near the end of Keilor Road, near where Keilor Road merges with Woorite Place.
5. East Keilor Sustainability Street Community Garden
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Now that it is officially Autumn, gardeners are looking forward to harvesting their crops. Probably because it's been a wet year, the corn harvest has been particularly rich, with tall plants, full of sweet and juicy kernels. Tomatoes, near to full red ripening, weigh heavy on their trellises, waiting for picking. Only zucchinis have been slightly disappointing. Fruit trees have been bountiful, with plums, apricots, peaches and pears in abundance. The apple trees are bowed down with rosy-red fruit; a few more weeks into Autumn they will be ready for picking. Harvest time is a time of rejoicing for gardeners, as they reap the rewards of their labor. The only drawback has been a very small outbreak of the dreaded Queensland fruit fly, but it has been brought under control.
6. Neil Heinze Reserve
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Neil Heinze Reserve is a large park in Hoffmans Road, on the corner of Emerald Street. It has a large playground, suitable for children of all ages. The Community Hall can also be found here. Neil Heinze Reserve is opposte the Keilor East Returned Servicemen's League (RSL). The war memorial conists of a large plinth, with dedications to those men and women who served their country in wartime, from World War I to the present day. A cross commemorates those who served in Vietnam. Also of interest is a flourishing Aleppo Pine, commemorating those men and women who served their country in the MIddle Esst. A series of placards commemorates locals who served their country in warttime, including Major General "Pompey" Ellliott
7. Milleara Shopping Centre
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
