Pakenham Travel Guide

Melbourne

A tranquil wetland scene at Point Cook, Melbourne, Australia, with reeds and aquatic vegetation. An integration of natural habitats within suburban residential environments with homes nearby.
A tranquil wetland scene at Point Cook, Melbourne, Australia, with reeds and aquatic vegetation. An integration of natural habitats within suburban residential environments with homes nearby.
This Heron is a local at the Cardinia Waters Retirement Village. I suspect its not over 55 but no one seems to complain.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Pakenham

Mercure Pakenham

Mercure Pakenham

4 out of 5
77 Racecourse Rd Pakenham VIC
The price is ฿3,381 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿3,381
฿3,719 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (186 reviews)
Clean, friendly

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Mercure Pakenham
Sage Melbourne Ringwood

Sage Melbourne Ringwood

4.5 out of 5
211 Maroondah Highway Ringwood VIC
The price is ฿3,981 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿3,981
฿4,379 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (846 reviews)
Great location and excellent facilities.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Sage Melbourne Ringwood
Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park

Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park

4 out of 5
38 DALMORE DRIVE Scoresby VIC
The price is ฿4,081 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
฿4,081
฿4,489 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (257 reviews)
Excellent service for our stay.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park
Rydges Ringwood

Rydges Ringwood

4.5 out of 5
96 Maroondah Highway Ringwood VIC
The price is ฿3,894 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿3,894
฿4,283 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (262 reviews)
Everything was excellent but the food could’ve been abit better

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Rydges Ringwood
PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne

PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne

4 out of 5
872 Blackburn Road Clayton VIC
The price is ฿4,411 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
฿4,411
฿4,852 total
21 Mar - 22 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (455 reviews)
Clean room vwey soacious but bathroom had few hairs on floor from previous guest that was not vaccummed and shower pressure could be better

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne
Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley

Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley

4.5 out of 5
285 Springvale Road Glen Waverley VIC
The price is ฿3,781 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
฿3,781
฿4,159 total
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
Room was very clean and bright. The location was great.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley
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Other neighbourhoods around Pakenham

Frankston showing a beach

Frankston

Well liked for its spas and golf courses, Frankston is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Frankston Arts Centre and Frankston Beach, and jump on the metro at Frankston Station to get around the city.

Frankston
The view from the observation tower is breath taking

Warburton

Unique features of Warburton include the river views and bars. Make a stop by Yarra River Walk or O'Shannassy Trail while you're exploring the area.

Warburton
Mornington which includes signage

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.

Mornington
A big feature of the beaches that line the eastern shorelines of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria are the brightly coloured beach bathing boxes. Mount Martha has some spectacular examples of these curious structures. And there is nothing like a sunset on the beach.

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.

Mount Martha
St Kilda which includes a coastal town, a city and a high-rise building

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.

St Kilda
Jam Factory showing heritage elements

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.

South Yarra


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