Flemington, Victoria

Flemington is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is shared between the Local Government Areas of the City of Moonee Valley and the City of Melbourne.

The suburb's most famous landmark is Flemington Racecourse, where the Melbourne Cup horse race is run on the first Tuesday in November since 1861, by the Victoria Racing Club.

Next to Flemington Racecouse are the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds which are technically located in the adjacent suburb of Ascot Vale. It is only open during special events, such as the annual Royal Melbourne Show.

The suburb sits between the Maribyrnong River and the Moonee Ponds Creek.

The suburb's central shopping strip on Racecourse Road is frequently described as being in Newmarket. The name Newmarket, also used for the main station that serves Flemington, may be best regarded as an alternate name for the suburb.

Transport

Train

• Flemington Racecouse branch line has two stations: Flemington Racecourse and Showgrounds, but the line is only open on Race days and for events at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds. The branch line connects at Newmarket Station on the Broadmeadows line.

• Macaulay and Flemington Bridge stations on the Upfield line, and the Newmarket Station on the Broadmeadows line service the suburb.

Tram

• The number 57 tram service travels from West Maribyrnong (Cordite Avenue) – City (Flinders Street / Elizabeth Street)
• The number 59 tram service travels from Airport West – City (Flinders Street / Elizabeth Street)

Bus

• 404 Footscray – Moonee Ponds (via Newmarket)
• 472 Williamstown – Moonee Ponds (via Footscray)
• Nightrider Service: City – St Albans (including Sunbury extension & Melton)