Eight Hour Day Monument

Cnr Russel St and, Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

4.5(103 reviews)
Eight Hour Day Monument, Melbourne, Victoria

Eight Hour Day Monument is a monuments and memorial in Melbourne, Victoria, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 103 visitor reviews. It ranks #13 of 13 landmarks in Melbourne.

Eight Hour Day Monument at a glance

Rating
4.5 / 5
Reviews
103
Melbourne rank
#13 of 13
National rank
#337 of 489

About Eight Hour Day Monument

Located in Melbourne, Victoria, Eight Hour Day Monument is catalogued as a monuments and memorial — one of 26 monuments and memorials tracked across Australia. Among Melbourne's landmarks it currently ranks #13 by visitor review volume, making it one of the city's quieter entries — often a sign of fewer crowds rather than lesser quality.

Visitors rate Eight Hour Day Monument 4.5 out of 5 across 103 reviews — a strong rating that most Australian attractions would envy. Within the monuments and memorials category nationally it ranks #10 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.

On the national stage, Eight Hour Day Monument ranks #337 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 69%, a quieter profile nationally — typical of local favourites that reward visitors who venture beyond the famous icons. Within Victoria it sits at #62 of 93, and within the monuments and memorials category it holds #10 of 26 Australia-wide. Its 4.5 rating runs just below the monuments and memorials average of 4.52, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.

Eight Hour Day Monument is located at Cnr Russel St and, Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Melbourne. For the wider context, the Melbourne city page ranks all 13 local landmarks side by side, and the Monuments And Memorials category page compares Eight Hour Day Monument with similar attractions across Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eight Hour Day Monument worth visiting?
Eight Hour Day Monument is a monuments and memorial in Melbourne, Victoria, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 103 visitor reviews. It ranks #13 of 13 landmarks in Melbourne.
Where is Eight Hour Day Monument?
Eight Hour Day Monument is located at Cnr Russel St and, Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia.
What type of landmark is Eight Hour Day Monument?
Eight Hour Day Monument is categorised as monuments and memorial. You can explore more monuments and memorials across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
How highly is Eight Hour Day Monument rated?
Eight Hour Day Monument holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 103 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
How popular is Eight Hour Day Monument?
By visitor review volume, Eight Hour Day Monument ranks #337 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 69%), #62 of 93 in Victoria, and #13 of 13 in Melbourne.
How does Eight Hour Day Monument compare to other monuments and memorials?
Among 26 monuments and memorials catalogued across Australia, Eight Hour Day Monument ranks #10 by review volume, and its 4.5 rating sits just under the category average of 4.52.
What landmarks are near Eight Hour Day Monument?
The closest landmarks to Eight Hour Day Monument are Old Melbourne Gaol (79 m away), The Melbourne Central Clock (400 m away), Carlton Gardens (547 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Closest Landmarks by Distance

  1. Old Melbourne Gaol79 m
  2. The Melbourne Central Clock400 m
  3. Carlton Gardens547 m
  4. Chinatown Melbourne550 m
  5. Melbourne Museum692 m
  6. Parliament Gardens746 m

Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.