Heavenly Queen Temple
20 Joseph Rd, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
Open nowToday 09:30 – 15:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
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A striking Chinese temple on the Maribyrnong River at Footscray, rated 4.7 across more than 700 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Open now- Monday
- 09:30 – 15:30
- Tuesday
- 09:30 – 15:30
- Wednesday
- 09:30 – 15:30
- Thursday
- 09:30 – 15:30
- FridayToday
- 09:30 – 15:30
- Saturday
- 09:30 – 16:00
- Sunday
- 09:30 – 16:00
Why it's worth checking out
The Heavenly Queen Temple sits on Joseph Road at Footscray, on the banks of the Maribyrnong River just west of the Melbourne CBD. A magnificent and elaborate Chinese temple dedicated to Mazu, the goddess of the sea, it's one of the most striking religious buildings in the city — a serene and beautiful place steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.
The appeal is that combination of stunning traditional architecture, ornate detailing and a peaceful riverside setting, offering a tranquil and culturally rich escape close to the city. Whether you come to admire the architecture, learn about the traditions or simply find a quiet moment, it's a genuinely impressive and uplifting place to visit.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 700 reviews, it's a much-admired landmark. As an active place of worship, opening hours, access and any ceremonies or events vary, and visitors are asked to be respectful, so it's worth checking current details before you go — and being mindful that it remains a sacred site as you take in its remarkable architecture and serene riverside setting.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.7 from 762 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 87
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 87
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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