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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Parkville

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Parkville, Australia

Updated July 14, 2022

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Melbourne Medical Museum

Australia's largest medical museum featuring a 19th-century pharmacy.
Elvis Presley Memorial Garden

Parkville, Australia

Elvis Presley Memorial Garden

The King is honored by an elaborate grotto on a continent he never visited.
Northern Cattle Market Wall

Parkville, Australia

Northern Cattle Market Wall

A unique reminder of the once-bustling cattle market during the 19th-century.

Parkville, Australia

Burke and Wills Monument

This unusual stone monument marks the starting point of the epic and tragic event.
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Coins lined up, reserving the place in line for a game of pool

Carlton North, Australia

Grave of Walter Lindrum

A distinctive monument for this former world champion takes the form of a billiards table, complete with balls and cue.
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Car park with bike racks.

Melbourne, Australia

South Lawn Car Park

A unique underground car park that has become a popular filming location.
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Eight Hour Day Monument

Melbourne, Australia

Eight-Hour-Day Monument

Commemorating the 19th-century labor movement in Australia.
1 mile from Parkville
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