41 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.

Shrine of Remembrance and St. Patrick's Cathedral will appeal to history buffs. Relax by the water at St. Kilda Beach and Eastern Beach Reserve. Change things up with these side-trips from Melbourne: Panorama Garden Estate (in Boneo), The Great Ocean Road (in Torquay) and Rhyll (Rhyll Inlet State Wildlife Reserve, Conservation Hill Reserve, & more). Spend the 19th (Sat) exploring nature at Churchill Island Marine National Park. Make the 24th (Thu) an awe-inspiring day at Lorne Beach. The adventure continues: take a memorable tour with Tours, take a stroll around Federation Square, head off the coast to Koala Conservation Centre, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

For traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Melbourne attractions planner .

If you are flying in from India, the closest major airport is Melbourne International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in October, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.