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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Art Gallery of Ballarat and National Gallery of Victoria. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Eastern Beach Reserve and Bells Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Melbourne: Split Point Lighthouse (in Aireys Inlet), National Wool Museum (in Geelong) and Ballarat (Ballarat Wildlife Park, Ballarat Botanical Gardens, &more). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Melbourne Museum, steep yourself in history at St Paul's Cathedral, admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, and buy something for everyone on your list at Melbourne Central.

For other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Melbourne trip planner.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiport is Melbourne International Airport. In June, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.