12 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Melbourne: Werribee Open Range Zoo (in Werribee), The Great Ocean Road (in Torquay) and Sovereign Hill (in Ballarat). There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at Royal Botanic Gardens, see the interesting displays at Melbourne Museum, soar above the sights with a balloon tour, and contemplate the long history of Old Melbourne Gaol.

To find more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Melbourne attractions planner.

In January, daily temperatures in Melbourne can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can travel back home.