Melbourne Observatory – Anderson Street Climb loop from Parkville

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Melbourne Observatory – Anderson Street Climb loop from Parkville

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Melbourne Observatory – Anderson Street Climb loop from Parkville

01:17

12.3km

100m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.19 km

Carlton Gardens

Highlight • Natural

Home to the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens is a stunning example of Victorian landscape architecture. The gardens draw thousands of visitors a day as well as …

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The Tan Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Looping around the Botanical Gardens and running along the Yarra River, the Tan Track is one of Melbourne's most iconic trails. You can do "The Tan" as a simple loop …

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5.65 km

The Melbourne Observatory was constructed in 1861–63, and expanded until 1902 to eventually comprise 22 rooms. Far from only stargazing, the Observatory staff provided critical scientific data essential for the …

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7.20 km

Anderson Street Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short, steep, punchy climb. Best known as the hill section of The Tan track, Anderson Street hill gained bike riding notoriety in 2014 when a local chiropractor 'Everested' the 650m …

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7.70 km

Morell Bridge

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Spanning the Yarra River between South Yarra and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Morell Bridge is one of Melbourne’s most distinctive historic bridges. Built in 1899, it was the first reinforced …

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8.39 km

Main Yarra Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Main Yarra Trail is one of Melbourne’s most popular shared paths, following the Yarra River through parks, bushland, and city neighbourhoods. Stretching for more than 30 km, the trail …

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12.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.4 km

567 m

354 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.11 km