A Week in Melbourne

  • Day 1: Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
    20 minutes (7.5km) from Melbourne CBD

    The Royal Botanic Gardens is considered one of the finest botanic gardens in the world. Covering 38 hectares, the garden features over 50,000 plants from around the globe including rare and threatened species, tranquil lakes, and lush lawns.

  • Day 2: National Gallery of Victoria
    5 minutes (2km) from Royal Botanic Gardens

    The National Gallery of Victoria is the oldest and most visited art museum in Australia. The gallery holds a vast collection of over 70,000 works of art from around the world including Indigenous art, Asian art, and contemporary works.

  • Day 3: Block Arcade
    15 minutes (6km) from National Gallery of Victoria

    The Block Arcade is a historic shopping arcade in the heart of Melbourne. With its magnificent architecture, marble floors, and unique boutiques, it's a must-see attraction for anyone visiting Melbourne.

  • Day 4: Queen Victoria Market
    10 minutes (3km) from Block Arcade

    The Queen Victoria Market is the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. With over 600 traders selling fresh produce, clothing, souvenirs, and more, it's a bustling hub of activity that's been part of Melbourne's history for over 140 years

  • Day 5: Federation Square
    10 minutes (2km) from Queen Victoria Market

    Federation Square is a cultural precinct and public space in the heart of Melbourne. With its bold architecture, museums, galleries, outdoor events, and restaurants, it's a hub of activity for locals and tourists alike.

  • Day 6: St Kilda Beach
    25 minutes (9km) from Federation Square

    St Kilda Beach is a popular beach destination located in the vibrant neighbourhood of St Kilda. With its soft sand, calm waters, and stunning sunsets, it's a great spot for swimming, sunbathing, and relaxing.

  • Day 7: Great Ocean Road Tour
    2 hours 15 minutes (153km) from St Kilda Beach

    The Great Ocean Road is one of Australia's most spectacular coastal drives. On this tour, you'll see the world-famous 12 Apostles, lush rainforests, stunning beaches, and charming seaside towns.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria (2 hours, free)
  • National Gallery of Victoria (3 hours, free)
  • Block Arcade (1 hour, free)
  • Queen Victoria Market (2 hours, $50 for shopping and food)
  • Federation Square (2 hours, free)
  • St Kilda Beach (3 hours, free)
  • Great Ocean Road Tour (8 hours, $150 per person)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $200 per person

Transportation

Getting around Melbourne is easy and affordable with public transportation. The myki card is the city's public transport ticket and can be used on trains, trams, and buses. A daily myki pass for unlimited travel costs $8.20. Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber are also widely available, but can be more expensive.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting other popular attractions like the Melbourne Museum, Eureka Skydeck, or the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel. If you have less time, you can skip the Great Ocean Road Tour or shorten your visits to some of the other attractions.

Airports

Melbourne Airport (MEL) is the primary airport serving the city. It's located about 24 km northwest of the city centre and can be reached by taxi, shuttle bus, or public transport. Avalon Airport (AVV) is a smaller airport located about 55 km southwest of Melbourne and is served by low-cost airlines like Jetstar and Tigerair.

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