Spot Kangaroos at Westerfolds Park

Westerfolds Park!

Want to see kangaroos in Melbourne but don’t have a car? Westerfolds Park is worth adding to your plans. Located around 20 km northeast of Melbourne CBD, the park is free to enter and can also be reached by public transport.

📍 Destination
Westerfolds Park
Templestowe, VIC

🚍 How to get there without a car

From central Melbourne, take Bus 905 from the Lonsdale Street corridor towards The Pines SC.

Get off at Fitzsimons Lane / Porter St, then follow your map towards the Porter Street entrance. The walk takes approximately 5–10 minutes.

Allow around 1 hour from Melbourne CBD. Travel time can be longer depending on waiting times and traffic.

For the return trip:
Head to Williamsons Rd / Porter St and take Bus 905 towards the City.

🦘 When are you more likely to see kangaroos?

One important thing to know: this is not a zoo.

Eastern grey kangaroos roam freely throughout the park, so there is no fixed viewing time and sightings are never guaranteed.

Cooler mornings are generally a good time to visit, when kangaroos may be more likely to be out on the open grasslands.

🌿 A few useful reminders

• Entry to the park is free, but normal public transport fares still apply.
• Check PTV or Google Maps for live public transport information before you leave.
• It is also worth checking Parks Victoria for any current park notices.
• Try to finish your visit before dark.

If you would prefer a more structured wildlife experience with opportunities to see Australian animals at an established wildlife park, you can also consider:

• Maru Koala & Animal Park
• Moonlit Sanctuary

Both are alternatives for visitors looking for a closer wildlife experience.