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Public parkland and lake
Albert Park is a 225-hectare (556-acre) urban park, freshwater artificial lake and sports venue, located in the eponymous inner-city suburb of Melbourne, in Victoria, Australia. Situated within the City of Port Phillip, the park is located 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) south of the Melbourne city centre and surrounds the 1.8-kilometre-long (1 mi) Albert Park Lake, a 49-hectare (120-acre) Y-shaped artificial lake used both for water sports and public recreation.
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One of Melbourne's lowest bridges at only 3.0 metres, leading to the result of constant crashes on the bridge and became the site of urban Melbourne legend. A website exists to measure days since there was last a crash on the Montague St Bridge and as of August 25, the median sits at a good 26 days.
One of the larger piers with a more extensive view of Port Melbourne. Parking is also readily available, as is public transport access.
A small waterfront pier with many old wooden structures. It's a popular spot with photographers as not only does it provide a nice backdrop, but also makes for a nice sunset view.