17 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.

Kids will enjoy Royal Botanic Gardens and Walking tours. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Melbourne: Healesville Sanctuary (in Healesville), The Great Ocean Road (in Torquay) and Werribee Open Range Zoo (in Werribee). There's lots more to do: get to know the resident critters at Melbourne Zoo, steep yourself in history at Old Melbourne Gaol, take in nature's colorful creations at Enchanted Adventure, and examine the collection at Melbourne Museum.

For more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Melbourne road trip app.

In April, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 11°C.