14-day Melbourne itinerary: Explore the Cultural Capital of Australia

1. Day 1: Queen Victoria Market
   15 minutes (3.5km) from Melbourne Airport

   Vibrant food scene

2. Day 2: Federation Square
   15 minutes (2.7km) from Queen Victoria Market

   Art exhibitions galore

3. Day 3: Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
   20 minutes (3.7km) from Federation Square

   Lush greenery paradise

4. Day 4: National Gallery of Victoria
   20 minutes(3.7km) from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

   Australian art marvels

5. Day 5: Melbourne Museum
   20 minutes (3.7km) from National Gallery of Victoria

   Victoria’s History

6. Day 6: Fitzroy Gardens
   5 minutes (900 meters) from Melbourne Museum

   Elegant landscapes

7. Day 7: Hosier Lane & Street Art Tour
   21 minutes (4.3km) from Fitzroy Gardens

   Creative alleyway art

8. Day 8: National Sports Museum
   30 minutes (5.2km) from Hosier Lane & Street Art Tour

   Australian sporting history

9. Day 9: Royal Arcade
   15 minutes (2.2km) from National Sports Museum

   Iconic landmark shopping

10. Day 10: Eureka Skydeck 88
    15 minutes (2.4km) from Royal Arcade

    Panoramic city view

11. Day 11: The Great Ocean Road Tour
    2 hours 26 minutes (259.7km) from Eureka Skydeck 88

    Natural beauty overload

12. Day 12: Brighton Beach
    15 minutes (6.3km) from The Great Ocean Road Tour

    Calm & Serene

13. Day 13: Melbourne Zoo
    20 minutes (4.4km) from Brighton Beach

    Endangered species

14. Day 14: St Kilda Pier
    13 minutes (4.7km) from Melbourne Zoo

    Sunrise/Sunset views

Time and Costs Estimates

• Queen Victoria Market (2-3 hours, free)
• Federation Square (1-2 hours, free)
• Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (2-3 hours, free)
• National Gallery of Victoria (2-3 hours, free)
• Melbourne Museum (2-3 hours, $15)
• Fitzroy Gardens (1-2 hours, free)
• Hosier Lane & Street Art Tour (2-3 hours, free)
• National Sports Museum (2-3 hours, $19.50)
• Royal Arcade (1-2 hours, free)
• Eureka Skydeck 88 (1 hour, $25)
• The Great Ocean Road Tour (12 hours, $119)
• Brighton Beach (1-2 hours, free)
• Melbourne Zoo (3 hours, $25)
• St Kilda Pier (1-2 hours, free)
Total Estimated Costs: $203.50

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Phillip Island to see the penguins or wine tasting in Yarra Valley. If you have less time, you can skip the Great Ocean Road tour and opt for more time exploring the city. Also, note that some museums have free entry on certain days, so plan accordingly.