Kew is the settlement in
Australia, located some 10 km to the north-west from
Hawthorn. The capital city
Canberra is in 600 km to the north-east. The population of the the small town was estimated at 24,500 people according to the 2008 census People mostly visit Kew to see its monuments and memorials.
Kew is served by Melbourne Essendon (IATA: MEB) airport, which is 20 km away.
Best things to see in it
The Springthorpe Memorial is an elaborate Victorian era memorial located within Boroondara General Cemetery in Kew, Victoria, a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. The memorial was built by Melbourne doctor John Springthorpe, in honour of his wife, Annie Springthorpe (née Inglis), who died in 1897 at the age of 30 while giving birth to their fourth child. Construction began in 1897, and the memorial was unveiled in 1901. The Springthorpe Memorial is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.
If you have seen everything in Kew already, take a look on the outskirts of the town. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:
Also, check out the photographs of other travellers of the area.