9 days in Melbourne Itinerary

The state of Victoria crown jewel, Melbourne boasts shaded streets, leafy residential neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and a picturesque city center.

Head to Art Gallery of Ballarat and Melbourne Centralfor some retail therapy. Get in touch with nature at Eastern Beach Reserve and Lake Wendouree. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Melbourne: National Wool Museum (in Geelong), Ballarat (Ballarat Wildlife Park, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, & more) and Split Point Lighthouse (in Aireys Inlet). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Melbourne Museum, brush up on your military savvy at Shrine of Remembrance, kick back and relax at Bells Beach, and take in nature's colorful creations at Melbourne Zoo.

To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, read Melbourne trip site .

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major airport is Melbourne International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in June, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.