8 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Melbourne Museum and Brighton Beach. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at St. Patrick's Cathedral and ArtVo. Venture out of the city with trips to Ballarat (Lake Wendouree & Ballarat Wildlife Park), Panorama Garden Estate (in Boneo) and McClelland Gallery & Sculpture Park (in Langwarrin). There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at Phillip Island Wildlife Park, have fun and explore at Australian Centre for the Moving Image, get engrossed in the history at Immigration Museum, and kick back and relax at Bells Beach.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Melbourne trip planner .

In January, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can travel back home.