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A quick photo op and a nostalgic musical break while shopping.
The Melbourne Central Clock
AU
Tourist Attraction·Quirky, Historic, Buzzy
The Melbourne Central Clock is a beloved landmark nestled within the Melbourne Central shopping centre. Designed by Seiko and installed in the early 1990s, the clock is famous for its hourly performance where it opens up to reveal a charming musical display of birds and bells playing 'Waltzing Matilda'. It sits in a visually stunning atrium, framed by the historic red-brick Coop's Shot Tower and a massive modern glass cone. Visitors can explore a small museum at the base of the tower to learn about its industrial past or simply use the clock as a classic meeting point before exploring the surrounding shops and food stalls.
The Melbourne Central Clock is a beloved landmark nestled within the Melbourne Central shopping centre. Designed by Seiko and installed in the early 1990s, the clock is famous for its hourly performance where it opens up to reveal a charming musical display of birds and bells playing 'Waltzing Matilda'. It sits in a visually stunning atrium, framed by the historic red-brick Coop's Shot Tower and a massive modern glass cone. Visitors can explore a small museum at the base of the tower to learn about its industrial past or simply use the clock as a classic meeting point before exploring the surrounding shops and food stalls.
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Address
Melbourne Central,300 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Websitemelbournecentral.com.au
Phone(03) 9922 1122
Hours
Open nowOpen 24 hours
Highlights
Hourly musical performance with moving marionettes.
Striking contrast between the red brick tower and modern glass cone.
Small museum inside the tower explaining lead shot history.
Convenient location near the central food court and train station.
Occasion Tags
Tourists, Locals, Family, Solo
Reviews
4.4
Great364 reviews
The Melbourne Central Clock is widely regarded as a quirky and iconic feature of the city's CBD. Reviewers frequently mention the hourly animated display, which features mechanical marionettes and the song 'Waltzing Matilda,' as a charming surprise for shoppers. The architectural contrast between the historic red-brick Coop's Shot Tower and the modern glass cone is a major highlight for visitors interested in history and photography. Many appreciate its convenience as a central meeting point within the shopping centre, located just above the food court. Some visitors also recommend checking out the small museum inside the tower to learn about the building's industrial heritage. Overall, it is seen as a fun, free, and nostalgic attraction that adds character to a modern shopping experience.
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Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
