Pakenham Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Crown Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Crown Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Melbourne? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Melbourne Central
You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to Melbourne Central, a favourite shopping spot in Melbourne. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Marvel Stadium
Catch an event at Marvel Stadium during your trip to Melbourne. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Rod Laver Arena
Take a tour of Melbourne Park’s primary tennis court, come here to witness an exciting Australian Open tennis match or see a major pop concert.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Australia’s premier stadium is a symbol of Melbourne’s sporting heritage, drawing thousands of fans to cricket, football, rugby and soccer matches and events.
Collins Street
Skyscrapers sit comfortably beside heritage-listed buildings and the most fashionable shops on Melbourne's principal street.
Activities
Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour
Half-Day Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience
Puffing Billy Train and Penguins Wildlife Tour
Puffing Billy and Phillip Island Day Tour(Melbourne Chinese Tour)
Puffing Billy Tour and Penguin Parade from Melbourne
Melbourne: Private Puffing Billy Train & Phillip Island Tours
Our pick of the best Pakenham Hotel Deals
Mercure Pakenham
Just a great comfortable place to stay with very helpful staff
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Quest Notting Hill
Highly recommend, great family apartment, fabulous communication and service. Will be back.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley
Staff were very helpful. Happy hour was great and lots of restaurants close by.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne
Amazing stay
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Sage Melbourne Ringwood
Good location, right in front the train station, within the shopping mall.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Rydges Ringwood
Friendly staff, spotless room, great buffet breakfast and lucky enough to receive an upgrade to our room....very happy!
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Pakenham
Mornington
Spas, restaurants and beaches are some highlights of Mornington. Make a stop by Mornington Country Golf Course or Mornington Racecourse while you're exploring.
Mount Martha
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Mount Martha. You might want to make time for a stop at Mount Martha Beach North or Mount Martha Beach South.
St Kilda
St Kilda is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Acland Street and Fitzroy Street, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Melbourne.
South Yarra
Prahran Market and Chapel Street are top sights in South Yarra, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at South Yarra Station or Hawksburn Station to see more sights in the area.
Richmond
Travellers choose Richmond for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Richmond Station or Burnley Station and check out top sights like Church Street.
East Melbourne
Known for its abundant dining options and colourful gardens, there's plenty to explore in East Melbourne. Top attractions like Melbourne Cricket Ground and Collins Street are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Jolimont Station or Parliament Station to see more of the city.
