What's Preston like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Preston, especially its restaurants. You'll find a selection of coffee shops and bars in the neighbourhood. With a trip to Preston Market or Northland Shopping Centre, you might find the perfect souvenir. There's plenty more to see, including Olympic Park and Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre.
How to get to Preston
Flying to:
- Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Preston
- Melbourne Airport (MEL), 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Preston
Getting to Preston on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Bell Station
- Preston Station
Things to see and do in and around Preston
Things to see near Preston:
- Olympic Park (1.4 mi/2.3 km away)
- La Trobe University (2.7 mi/4.4 km away)
- Bundoora Park (3.1 mi/4.9 km away)
- Abbotsford Convent (4.1 mi/6.6 km away)
- Royal Park (4.3 mi/7 km away)
Things to do in Preston
- Preston Market
- Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre
- Northland Shopping Centre
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
- Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 19°C)
- Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 10°C)
- Rainiest months: October, December, November, September (average 70 mm of rainfall)