Top Things to do in Maribyrnong
Top Restaurants in Maribyrnong
What to do and see in Maribyrnong, Victoria: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Maribyrnong, Australia including Quang Minh Buddhist Temple, Heavenly Queen Temple, Whitten Oval, Maribyrnong Reserve, Dale Stables, Bassett Gallery, Pipe Dreams, Footscray Railway Station, Footscray Community Arts Centre, Mervyn Hughes Oval.
Restaurants in Maribyrnong
1. Quang Minh Buddhist Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
The Quang Minh Buddhist Temple is in Melbourne's west, located near Footscray, which has one of Australia's largest Vietnamese communities. Many Vietnamese profess some form of Buddhism, though a significant number of Vietnamese are Catholic This colourful temple is dedicated to the Buddha. He was not a god, but a teacher who taught people to be free from desire and therefore attain nirvana and freedom from suffering. This temple teaches a form of Mahayana Buddhism, often known as "Greater Vehicle" Buddhism, common in China and Japan as well as Vietnam. Visitors are welcome. Please remember that you are in a prayerful environment and act appropriately. If you have not travelled in Asia, some aspects of the temple may be surprising, but it will be interesting.
2. Heavenly Queen Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Matsu (or Mazu), is a deity initially worshipped in south China. Matsu is both a Taoist and Buddhist goddess. Matsu was a young woman with miraculous powers, including quieting storms. She was born in Fujian Province in 960 AD and died in her late 20s. There are over 1,500 temples dedicated to Matsu around the world, including China and Taiwan.. To enter the temple, you pass through a tall gate with three portals, made in traditional Chinese style. The Heavenly Queen statue is on an island; The statue was made in Nanjing, in south China. As is usual with Chinese temples, other deities are worshipped including Guan Yin, the Buddhist goddess of mercy, and Guan Yu, who is both the god of business and of war. You can recognise him by his red face. The god of wealth is also worshipped. The temple can be accessed from Hopkins St. Look for the signs.. The surrounding area is now a giant building site, but the construction workers are co-operative.
3. Whitten Oval
4. Maribyrnong Reserve
5. Dale Stables
6. Bassett Gallery
Vibrant and uplifting artworks, ceramics and metal sculptures. You can follow us on Facebook
7. Pipe Dreams
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Footscray Railway Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By 619jeffry - Essendon, Australia
Since the significant Footscray Railway Station was upgraded to a Premium Station, the standard of service and safety is much improved. Following the up-grades, the historic station, formerly run down, is looking appealing. The Footscray Station caters to metropolitan and country train services; it's one of the busiest stations in Melbourne -- over five million passengers pass through it evey year. Footscray is gentrifying, the station is popular with new residents, who appreciate Footscray's closeness to the Melbourne CBD.
9. Footscray Community Arts Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
