Melbourne Australia Temple, exterior
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Wantirna South · Victoria · Australia

Melbourne Australia Temple

DedicatedReference record
Announced
October 30, 1998
Groundbreaking
March 20, 1999
Dedicated
June 16, 2000
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Overview

Melbourne Australia Temple is in Wantirna South, Victoria, Australia. It was announced on October 30, 1998. Ground was broken on March 20, 1999. It was dedicated on June 16, 2000 by Gordon B. Hinckley.

Reference record. This page shows the verified milestones and measurements currently in our research dataset.

Timeline

  1. October 30, 1998Announced
  2. March 20, 1999GroundbreakingP. Bruce Mitchell
  3. June 2, 2000 – June 10, 2000Public open house
  4. June 16, 2000DedicatedBy Gordon B. Hinckley

15 scheduled maintenance closures are recorded between 2025 and 2027. Closure schedules change; confirm on the official site before visiting.

Architecture & details

Elevation above sea level314 feet
Order of dedication90th temple dedicated
Ordinance rooms1 baptistry · 2 instruction · 2 sealing
Site area5.98 acres
Floor area10,700 square feet
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