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My first glance at a map of the Melbourne CBD was a little overwhelming. There is quite a lot of ground to cover in order to see the top Melbourne sights. However, when we hit the pavement, we found Melbourne to be a very walkable city. With just a few hours, an ambitious person could easily complete this self-guided walking tour of Melbourne; with added detours and stops, it can be done in a day!

Free Self-Guided Walking Tour of Melbourne

Walking tours of Melbourne are an ideal way to get acquainted with the city center – or the Central Business District (CBD) as locals call it. While there are numerous Melbourne Walking Tours that are led by guides, we created this Free Melbourne Walking Tour for visitors who like to explore at their own pace. 

At the end of the post, we share our top tips for Melbourne City Walks, suggestions for themed and guided walking tours in Melbourne and two maps so that you can find your way to each sight. We also include turn-by-turn directions within our Melbourne Free Tour. 

Pro Tip: There are heaps of distractions along the way (many of which we point out during the Melbourne walk), if you have the time, go explore and enjoy!

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#1 Queen Victoria Market

The historic Melbourne market has been in operation since 1878 and is now spread over two city blocks. Allow yourself some time, grab a coffee to go and peruse the stalls. Besides the fresh produce market, there is an indoor deli, outdoor general merchandise market and several permanent stores around the QVM perimeter.

Pro Tip : Find out more about visiting the QVM in our complete article: Queen Victoria Market: Day, Night and Weekend.

Walk east on Victoria Street to Swanston and head south to Latrobe to the…

#2 State Library of Victoria

The State Library of Victoria is the second stop on our Melbourne Free City Tour. The library opened in 1856 and has been growing ever since, now holding a collection of more than 2 million books, art galleries and historical exhibits.

Pro Tip : It is free to enter the library – and we recommend going in to take a look around and view the impressively domed La Trobe Reading Room. Then, go upstairs for a view from above on the balcony and a peek at the historical exhibits as well.  

Continue east on Latrobe to Russell Street and turn north to the…

#3 Old Melbourne Gaol

The Old Melbourne  Jail is a must-see when city sightseeing Melbourne. The jail operated from 1842 until 1929 as a prison and where criminals who had been sentenced to death were hanged, including the (in)famous Ned Kelly .

Pro Tip : The Old Melbourne Gaol is one of the most popular museums in Melbourne – and a ticket is required to enter. Visitors interested in learning about Australia’s most notorious criminals and exploring the prison cells should book a ticket in advance . 

Continue north on Russell Street as it turns into Lygon Street and turn right onto Queensberry Street and head east to the…

#4 Carlton Gardens and Royal Exhibition Building

One of the most beautiful places in Melbourne, the Carlton Gardens is the next stop on our tour. Designated a park in 1839, the 64 acres are perfect for a stroll, rest or picnic.

Aim for the center of the park and the Royal Exhibition Building . Built in 1880 for the Melbourne International Exhibition, it was also the site of the first official opening of Australian Parliament in 1901. It was actually set to be demolished, but was saved and remodeled in the late 1990s. In 2004, it received UNESCO World Heritage status.

Continue walking east to Nicholson Street and turn south as it becomes Spring Street, passing the Parliament Gardens and view of St. Patrick’s Cathedral (if time allows, make a detour to visit the church). On the opposite side of Spring street in the historic Princess Theater. Continue south to the steps of…

#5 Parliament House, Melbourne

The Parliament House is a regular stop on all Melbourne CBD Tours. Built between 1856 and 1930, the Parliament House  is where both houses of Victoria’s Parliament – the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council – still meet today.

Pro Tip: The interior can be seen by guided tour on non-sitting days or from the public gallery when Parliament is in session – both options are free!

For architecture and gold lovers, make a little detour and continue south to the Old Treasury Building , which is free to enter and includes intriguing exhibits detailing Melbourne history. For those short on time, cross Spring Street to Bourke Street and head west to Exhibition Street. Go north to Little Bourke and turn west into…

#6 Chinatown, Melbourne

The next stop on our Melbourne Free Walking Tour is fascinating Chinatown. Marked by ornately painted gates and hanging lanterns, walk the length of Chinatown . Like so many foreigners, the Chinese were also drawn to Melbourne in the 1850’s by the prospect of finding gold. Land was purchased by many Chinese people along Little Bourke and the thriving Chinatown remains today with a bevy of Asian restaurants and shops.

Pro Tip: Among the many places and things to eat in Melbourne, Dumplings in Chinatown are a must-try! We feasted at the no-frills, budget-friendly Shanghai Dumpling House – which is open for lunch and dinner. 

Continue west to Swanston Street and turn south to…

#7 Bourke Street Mall

Continue on your tour of Melbourne City on the Bourke Street Mall. The retail mecca includes everything from high end shops (hello, Tiffany’s) to the necessities (Target) to the flagship store of the Australian department store chain Myer. With wide sidewalks, there is plenty of room for Melbourne street performers to entertain those less interested in shopping.

Pro Tip : As you walk down the street, don’t miss Union Lane for a glimpse at Melbourne’s fabulous street art along the way. 

Continue walking west on Bourke Street to the Royal Arcade (then go inside and walk south). 

#8 Royal Arcade Melbourne

Often included on Melbourne Laneway Tours, the Royal Arcade is a quaint covered shopping street that has been around since 1869. The lane is filled with top-end stores and posh cafes.

Pro Tip: Don’t miss the statues of Gog and Magog, two mythical creatures guarding Gaunt’s Clock since 1892, that stand above the entrance.

Emerging onto Little Collins, zig zag west and then south into…

#9 Block Arcade Melbourne

Another upscale covered shopping lane – and perhaps even more opulent than Royal Arcade – Block Arcade , or just ‘The Block’, was once the place to be seen in Melbourne. Opened in the year 1893, The Block Arcade features a hand-laid Italian tile floor, glass ceilings and classic Victorian architecture.

Pro Tip : The two must-see shops at The Block are the Hopetoun Tea Room and Haigh’s Chocolates.  

Exiting on Collins Street, turn left and walk east to Swanston St and to the…

#10 Melbourne Town Hall

Completed in 1870, the Melbourne Town Hall is a historically important social and cultural site in the city. It is also where city council members still meet. Inside, there is an auditorium and a beautiful organ (check the schedule for free organ concerts).

Pro Tip : Visitors can take fee tours of the Town Building, but they must be booked in advance!

Continue walking east on Collins Street, passing the Scots’ Church and turn south on Russell Street. Walk south to Flinders Lane. Rock and roll enthusiasts might want to detour east to AC/DC Lane for street art and a pop into Cherry Bar. Otherwise, turn right and walk west to…

#11 Hosier Lane Street Art

The next stop on our Free Walking Tour of Melbourne is Hosier Lane. One of the best known laneways in Melbourne for amazing street art, get a good, up-close look at the murals on the walls. It isn’t graffiti, which is illegal in Melbourne. The works on this street are commissioned and it’s likely you’ll see someone working on a spray paint masterpiece when you walk through.

Pro Tip : Find out more about the history and culture of Melbourne’s laneways and street art in our guide: Laneways in Melbourne: Alleys, Arcades and Street Art.

At Flinders Street, turn right and walk west to…

#12 St. Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne

Next up on our Melbourne Walk is St. Paul’s Cathedral. The first stone of St. Paul’s Cathedral , a gothic-style church, was laid in 1880, but the spires weren’t completed until 1933. The gorgeous interior includes original baptismal fonts and an 1891 organ.

Pro Tip: Guests can use the descriptive brochures provided at the back of the church to complete an informative self-guided tour of the cathedral. 

Just south of the Cathedral is…

#13 Federation Square

Anyone who walks around Melbourne will likely end up in Federation Square; it’s at the heart of the city and an entertainment hub. Federation Square , which opened in 2002, is a public space that features galleries, museums, restaurants, bars and a place to sit back and relax. Although the square is quite modern, there is a much longer history of this location, tracing back to Aboriginals. The unique architecture is meant to bring different parts together as a whole.

Pro Tip : One of the most popular features of Federation Square is the Digital Façade – or the Big Screen. The gigantic screen streams live sports, news and events, so be sure to take a glance to see what’s on!

Just west of Federation Square is…

#14 Flinders Street Station

All Melbourne Sightseeing Tours include a stop at Flinders Street Station ; it has long been one of the busiest- and most beautiful – stations in Melbourne. The structure occupies 2 city blocks and is the city’s central hub of transportation. Built in 1909, the Flinders Street Station building is truly a Melbourne landmark. 

The corner entrance of Flinders Street Station displays a row of clocks showing the next train departure on each line. In 1983, the clocks were removed and replaced by digital readings. The public was so upset by the change that they brought back the old clocks in one day’s time. If you hear someone say, “Meet you under the clocks,” this is where you will find them.

Head south on St. Kilda Road, crossing Princes Bridge. On the bridge, to the east, you can see the…

#15 Princes Bridge and Classic Melbourne Views

The 400 foot long Princes Bridge spans the Yarra River as part of St Kilda Road. It stands on the site of one of Melbourne’s oldest river crossings and provides wonderful scenic city views to the west.

Looking to the east, you’ll see the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which is better known as the MCG or just The G. The 100,000 seat sports stadium was built in 1853 and is the biggest stadium in Australia (and the Southern Hemisphere) – and the 11th largest in the world.

Pro Tip: The stadium is now mostly used for Melbourne’s founding game, Australian Football, but also for cricket matches, concerts and in 1956 it hosted the Summer Olympics.

Finish crossing the bridge. From here, those that fancy a bit of nature may want to detour south to the Royal Botanical Gardens (free to enter). War history buffs will want to head south to the Shrine of Remembrance (also free to enter). Otherwise, continue west along the river to…

#16 Eureka Tower and Melbourne Skydeck

You don’t need to go on a Melbourne CBD Walking Tour to see the Eureka Tower; it’s visible from all over the city. However, when you stand at the base of the Eureka Tower and look up at the 975-foot-tall building it seems to go on forever. The top 10 levels are golden in appearance because the glass is gold. The 24-carat gold-plated windows are a nod to Melbourne’s historic gold rush of the 1850s.

Pro Tip: With a ticket , visitors are invited to ride the elevator up to the 88th floor Melbourne Skydeck (formerly the Eureka Skydeck) and take in the view, which is astounding . 

Continue strolling west along the Yarra River toward the Polly Woodside ship and take a walk along the… 

#17 Polly Woodside and South Wharf Promenade

The Polly Woodside is a preserved trade ship that was launched in Belfast in 1885. Famous for her sixteen successful voyages around Cape Horn between 1885 and 1903, she was fully restored and opened to the public in 1978.

Continue your Free Walking Tour Melbourne along the beautiful riverside stretch in South Wharf. The stylish South Wharf Promenade is lined with fun bars and modern restaurants – and is anchored by the Melbourne Convention Center and DFO Shopping Centre.

Pro Tip: Any number of the South Wharf waterfront establishments are the perfect place to have a meal or a drink with a view. It’s particularly nice at sunset!

Continue along the promenade and cross the Webb Bridge and head into the…

#18 Docklands Melbourne

The Docklands District is the last stop on our Self-Guided Free Tour of Melbourne. The historic area dates to the 1850s when the Victoria Harbor (then called Victoria Dock) was the main port in Melbourne, accepting both immigrants and shipments.

The harbor continued to be in use until the 1960s when it was deemed too small for cargo ships. A revitalization project renamed it the Docklands and has breathed new life into the area. Soaring, shining skyscrapers have shot up along the beautiful promenade, which offers a slew of waterfront restaurants alongside entertainment venues.

After you explore the Docklands, catch a Free City Circle Tram back to the Melbs CBD.

Melbourne CBD Map: Tourist Walking Route

Below we feature two Melbourne Maps; the first is an interactive Melbourne City Attractions Map and the second is a printable Melbourne City Map Tourist Walking Route. 

Melbourne CBD Map with Landmarks

Use this link to Google Maps for our Melbourne Landmarks Map.

Melbourne City Tourist Map Walking Route

To print this map of Melbourne, click on the map to enlarge it, then right-click and select Print. 

Walking Tours Melbourne CBD: What You Will Need

You don’t need much to enjoy walking tours in Melbourne, Australia, but having a few essentials can make the trek much more comfortable!

Stay Connected in Australia

We use the  GlocalMe mobile hotspot, which allows us to connect up to ten devices at one time. The Pocket Wi-Fi also allows us to purchase data online or use local SIM cards.

Walking Shoes for Melbourne

Be sure to wear comfortable travel shoes ! While the city is relatively flat with nice walking paths, our Melbourne City Walk covers some ground. I like to wear lightweight shoes – like these Columbia shoes. Kris likes to wear Merrell trail shoes. 

Melbourne Weather Gear

Weather changes quickly in Melbourne; bring an travel umbrella , lightweight rain jacket , wide-brimmed travel hat and sunscreen . A collapsible water bottle is also ideal for travelers – as there are places around Melbourne where you can refill!

Melbourne Map

Although we have included 2 Melbourne city maps above, a detailed paper Melbourne CBD map – like this one – could be useful to study before you arrive. You can also pick up a free map from a Melbourne tourist office.

Lunch Prep & Day Pack

There are many Melbourne restaurants along the route where visitors can stop for lunch or snacks. However, you could also pick up items at the Queen Victoria Market and have a picnic lunch in a park or along the river. Also, whether you travel with a backpack or a suitcase , you’ll need a great day pack to carry your lunch and all your everyday travel essentials in!

Pro Tip:  Be sure to get (and stay) organized for your vacation to Australia by using our Trip Planning Printables !

More Melbourne Tours

We outlined what we think is the best Free Walking Tour Melbourne. That said, there are several guided tours of Melbourne that may pique your interest. 

Melbourne City Tours: Laneways

Walking tours of Melbourne Laneways and Arcades offer a fabulous introduction to Melbourne’s café and street art culture. Use the info in our Laneways in Melbourne article or join a guided tour of the unique lanes. The small-group tours include history, architecture, and coffee. Get more details!

Foodie Discovery Walking Tours Melbourne, Australia

Combine Melbourne attractions and culinary tastings in one tour. Let a guide lead the way to the best foodie spots in Melbourne as you get local knowledge on the coolest cafes, the best dumplings and hidden hot spots. Find out more!

Guided Tours Melbourne City

Visitors who would rather tour Melbourne City with a guide can join a highly-rated tour on a walk to the top sights. Read fellow traveler reviews!

Pro Tip: Not a fan of big group walking tours? Hire a local guide for one of the Melbourne Private Tours – like this one!

Guided Walking Tours Melbourne: Free

Visitors looking for Guided Free Walking Tours of Melbourne will find that there are numerous companies offering ‘free walks’. While these can be excellent tours, it is important to know that the Guided Free Tours in Melbourne are not, in fact, free. The guides expect to be compensated with tips. 

Melbourne Bus Tour

If our outlined Melbourne City Tour requires more walking than you prefer, consider using the Melbourne Sightseeing Bus. The double-decker Hop On Hop Off bus has two routes, on-board commentary and offers tickets for 24 and 48 hours. Reserve your seat!

Other Melbourne, Australia Tours

Walking tours are not the only free and interesting tours in Melbourne. In fact, some of Melbourne’s best tours are free. Read our post on other top Free Tours in Melbourne !

Want to get out in nature and see more of the surrounding region? The stunning Australian coastline and famous rock formations of the 12 Apostles are just the place! Find out everything you need to know in our review: Gre at Ocean Road Day Tour . 

Looking for more fun activities in Melbourne? Use our ultimate guide to the Best Things To Do in Melbourne !

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MELBOURNE ITINERARY (2024): THE ULTIMATE 5 DAY GUIDE & BEST THINGS TO DO!

LOOKING TO PLAN THE ULTIMATE MELBOURNE ITINERARY?

Check out our blog post below for an epic 5 days in Melbourne itinerary (2024)! It includes the full 5 days in Melbourne itinerary, the best things to do in Melbourne, more of the best tours in Melbourne to chose from, where to stay in Melbourne and much more!

A MELBOURNE ITINERARY: THE ULTIMATE 5 DAY ITINERARY!

For our 5 days in Melbourne itinerary listed below, we initially begin in the the eclectic inner city for the first few days, before heading out on a few epic tours outside of Melbourne, such as Phillip Island, the Great Ocean Road and Wilsons Promontory.

DAY 1: SOUTH BANK, YARRA RIVER, SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE & EUREKA SKYDECK

MORNING: STROLL THE YARRA RIVER ON SOUTH BANK Coupling the natural beauty of the Yarra river, gleaming high-rise buildings and some (surprisingly large) funky art sculptures – a stroll along South Bank is a must to get your first taste of Melbourne’ beauty.

Start by crossing Sandridge Bridge from the South Bank promenade. 

MORNING: MELBOURNE CRICKET GROUND Reaching the end of the South Bank, head over and lap the outside of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (commonly known as the “MCG”).

Stroll around the outside of the stadium and spot all the statues of famous rugby and cricket players. Or, there is the option to go inside on a guided tour around the Melbourne Cricket Ground !

Fun Fact : The River Yarra is named after the aboriginal word ‘Yarra’, meaning ‘ever-flowing’.

Top Tip : As you walk beside the Yarra River on the South Bank, you’ll find many free drinking fountains to use. P.s. I don’t know why, but the water tastes incredible!

AFTERNOON: SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE Cross back over the Yarra River to head towards the impressive  Shrine of Remembrance , a national landmark built to honour individuals of war. Approach up a long sandy track lined with heartfelt memorial plaques and poppies.

Inside the Shrine itself, it offers tales of war history, a spot for quiet reflection and provides beautiful cityscape views of Melbourne. Visiting the Shrine of Remembrance is a free thing to do in Melbourne.

When at the Shrine, remember to look back to take in the breathtaking cityscape of Melbourne’s high rise buildings from this vantage point!

Top Tip : The Shrine of Remembrance is located right next to  Melbourne’s Botanical Gardens !

AFTERNOON / EVENING: EUREKA SKYDECK Want to witness Melbourne’s cityscape from above? Book your ticket up to the Eureka SkyDeck – The tallest viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere!

Once at the top, circle the 360 views in awe, watch the busy streets below through powerful telescopes or even post a letter in ‘Australia’s highest postbox’!

Ideally arrive 1 hour before sunset to 3 views for the price of 1 – daytime, dusk and night!

Fun Fact : The sky deck can sway 30cm each way, dependant on the direction of the wind!

Fun Fact : They have an annual ‘Eureka Stair Climb’ competition – involving a whopping 1642 stairs!

Click to book your Eureka SkyDeck entry ticket! 🌇🔭

DAY 2: INNER CITY, HOSIER LANE STREET ART, VICTORIA STATE LIBRARY & DOCKLANDS

MORNING: EXPLORE THE INNER CITY Meander the heart of Melbourne in Federation Square, featuring eclectic modern buildings, quirky eateries and bars. Venturing from here you will find the infamous ‘Flinders Street’ train station, plus souvenir shops and vintage clothing shops. 

Just a 5 minute walk from Federation Square is  Degraves Street , a narrow cobbled laneway lined with endless eateries and coffee shops. The dining tables are set up right in the middle of the pedestrian road!

If you wanted expert commentary while you explored Melbourne, you can book onto a guided Melbourne City walking tour !

Click to book a guided city walking tour in Melbourne! 🚶‍♀️🏙️

Did You Know ? The tram lines are free to use in Central Melbourne! Plan the best routes via the Public Transport Victoria’s  Journey Planner .

Did You Know ? In the 1960’s, it only cost £10 to immigrate to Australia, earning the nick-name “Ten Pound Poms”!

Did You Know ? Melbourne is the first place a Cappuccino machine was used, down Bourke Street in 1928!

MORNING: HOSIER LANE STREET ART One of the best things to tick off your Melbourne itinerary bucket list! Lose yourself in the vibrant street art dotted all across the city. The best street art destination spot in Melbourne is definitely  Hosier Lane .

Get positively dizzy looking around at the overload of colour, characters, typography and symbols.

The street artists themselves also run guided Street Art tours providing great insight into all of the street art and graffiti dotted around Melbourne.

Fun Fact : The City of Melbourne commissions local and international artists to create large artistic street art pieces to maintain the vibrant, urban culture of the city.

Top Tip : Though also recommended by others, Union Lane is more ‘tagging’ graffiti, instead of art pieces. Hosier Lane is definitely the better option to visit. 

Click to book a guided Melbourne Street Art tour! 🎨

AFTERNOON: VICTORIA STATE LIBRARY Escape the hustle and bustle of Melbourne’s streets and seek solace in the Victoria State Library. Entrance is free. Head to the ‘La Trobe Reading Room’ on the third floor.

Admire the Dome ceiling, people socialising or even playing chess on the rich timber tables in this traditional, elegantly designed space. 

Fun Fact : Victoria State Library is Australia’s oldest public library, and is actually one of the World’s first free public libraries!

EVENING: THE DOCKLANDS Rested against a yacht lined harbour, The Docklands is an eclectic destination space for many organised pop-up evening events & festivals in Melbourne ( see planned events her e ).

For example, we visited during the ‘firelight festival’, hosting exciting performances including fire eaters,  live music and entrancing light installations.

Top Tip : Make your way to ‘The Docklands’ and back via the free to use “Melbourne City Circle” tram line . Check the  Journey Planner  for the live timetable. 

Top Tip : There is free WiFi called ‘VicFreeWifi’, which is attainable throughout the majority of central Melbourne.

DAY 3: PHILLIP ISLAND PENGUINS FULL DAY TOUR

FULL DAY: PHILLIP ISLAND PENGUINS & WILDLIFE RESERVE Venture out on this highly recommended full day tour to Moonlit Wildlife Sanctuary Park and Brighton Beach before heading to the Phillip Island for the Penguin Parade, your best chance to see the world’s smallest wild penguin, The Little Blue Penguin, in the wild!

This was one of out favourite tours to do when visiting Melbourne, and was able to book it very last minute too!

Witness firsthand small groups of penguins scurry from the sea back up to their beach burrows as the darkness draws in, a natural ritual done everyday for thousands of years to avoid being spotted by predators.

No personal photography of any kind is permitted during the Penguin Parade to avoid disturbing the penguins. 

Fun Fact : All spending in the visitor centre goes back to the penguins. E.g. 1 general admission buys 1 penguin nesting box and 1 cafe meal buys 2kg of pilchards to feed sick and injured penguins.

Fun Fact : The Summerlands (where the Penguin Parade occurs) used to be a bustling residential area. Over time, the Government brought all of the houses back to demolish and give the land back to wildlife. Look closely to spot old driveways and road signs randomly still in tact!

Click to book this Phillip Island penguin tour from Melbourne! 🐧

SPOTTED WILDLIFE!

Little ‘Blue’ Penguin The world’s only ‘navy and white’ penguin, The Little Penguin has an average lifespan of 7 years – the oldest on Phillip Island being 24! There are around 32,000 living near the Summerlands. Nest building begins late Winter, and usually 2 eggs are laid.

Eastern Grey Kangaroo Spotted at the Koala Centre. A marsupial mammal belonging to the ‘Macropod’ family meaning ‘Big Foot’ – larger hind legs than their arms. Their herbivorous diet ranges from grasses to plants, preferring to eat young green shoots!

DAY 4: GREAT OCEAN ROAD FULL DAY TOUR

FULL DAY: GREAT OCEAN ROAD TOUR For those who only have 1 day to see the Great Ocean Road, this 5* 12 hour full day guided tour is the perfect option for you. Stopping off at all the famous scenic Great Ocean Road hotspots from Melbourne all the way through to Port Campbell.

The unique selling point of this tour is not only is it much more personalised with maximum 12 people, it does the usual Great Ocean Road route in reverse. This means missing the majority of large tourists crowds at the main sites (i.e. 12 Apostles), which makes all the difference to your experience!

From quaint towns, lush National Parks, jaw-dropping coves and the rugged landscapes of the 12 Apostles and Loch Ard Gorge, we can vouch from personal experience this trip is not one to be missed.

There is plenty of wildlife to spot throughout the day, including wild kangaroos and cockatoos at Anglesea and a resident wild koala at Apollo Bay! One of the best places to visit in Melbourne.

Fun Fact : The Great Ocean Road was originally created to make jobs for returning WW1 serviceman and women.

Fun Fact : There is a face carved into one of the rocks, made by the women workers as a practical joke for ships coming in.

Fun Fact : There was apparently only ever ‘9’ Apostles, however 12 sounded better. It was once also nick-named the ‘Sow and Piglets’.

Click to book this Great Ocean Road tour from Melbourne! 🐨🚍🏞

The Koala Spotted at Apollo Bay! Australia’s most famous fluffy icon – The Koala! Koalas have a specific diet of toxic eucalyptus leaves, with a tough digestive system allowing them to eat them safely. This however takes up an awful lot of energy – causing koalas to sleep for 18/20 hours a day!

DAY 5: WILSONS PROMONTORY FULL DAY TOUR

FULL DAY: WILSONS PROMONTORY NATIONAL PARK A visit to Melbourne is not complete without this recommended hiking tour to Wilsons Promontory Peninsula, approximately a 3.5 hour drive from Melbourne city centre.

Embark on a small hiking tour to explore this idyllic National Park, full of jaw-dropping scenery and luscious beaches. It is also very common to see wild Australian Wombats roaming on the open plains of Wilsons Promontory!

Click to book this Wilsons Promontory hiking tour from Melbourne! 🥾🏞🐻

OTHER MELBOURNE TOURS & ACTIVITIES:

• Drive a rental car or catch a tram from Flinders Station (at Federation Square) to St Kilda beach and see the Brighton beach bath boxes! 🏝️

• Skydive at St Kilda beach! 🪂

• Take a day trip to Mornington Peninsula! 🏞️🐬🦭🏖️

• Yarra Valley Food and Wine Tour 🍷🍇🧀

• Melbourne sunrise hot air balloon flight over the city 🌆🎈

• Yarra Valley sunrise hot air balloon flight 🌄🎈

WHERE TO STAY IN MELBOURNE

BUDGET ACCOMMODATION OPTION

💰 Selina Central Melbourne (Light, fresh scandinavian design. Option for shared dorms to private double rooms. Perfect for young backpackers)

💰 Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne (A touch of luxury on a budget!)

MID-RANGE ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

🤝🏻 Rydges Melbourne (Classical, stylish boutique hotel Rated 9/10!)

🤝🏻 Adelphi Hotel Melbourne (Great central location, bold and funky designed rooms)

PREMIUM ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

💎 W Melbourne (Super modern, luxurious hotel in heart of Melbourne CBD)

💎 The Ritz-Carlton Melbourne (Ultra luxurious stay, Docklands location with immediate tram links)

A WILD CARD: QUIRKY ACCOMMODATION OPTION

🔮 Hotel No (Rooftop glamping in converted AIRSTREAM trailers. Fun speak easy style ‘secret’ entrance. Super cool & quirky)

GETTING TO MELBOURNE

GETTING TO MELBOURNE BY AIR: 🛫

If you are looking to get to Melbourne directly from another major Australian city, or from an International country, the most convenient method for you is to fly.

Most major cities in Australia fly directly into Melbourne Tullamarine in just a few hours, including Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Cairns.

There is a great choice of operating airlines (Qantas, Virgin Australia, Jetstar, Alliance for example) to choose from. Check Skyscanner for the best deals on your dates .

GETTING TO MELBOURNE BY TRAIN: 🚉

It is possible to also catch an intercity train service from Sydney to Melbourne, with a duration of approximately 10 hours. They also provide a ‘sleep-friendly’ night service, where you can sleep overnight throughout the majority of the journey. Check out Australia Trains for their prices and timetable here .

GETTING TO MELBOURNE BY BUS: 🚌

FROM MELBOURNE TULLAMARINE AIRPORT:

Just before you leave the airport, purchase a ticket for the  SkyBus  ‘Melbourne City Express’ (around £14 each) from the kiosk and catch the SkyBus waiting directly outside.

It took approximately 30 minutes, terminating at Southern Cross train station in Melbourne’s city centre. The SkyBus provides an additional ‘link’ service from here to popular hotels. Use the touch screen to see if yours is included, or make your own way from there.

FROM ANOTHER CITY IN AUSTRALIA:

Getting to Melbourne by the Greyhound Australia bus is the best way to get to Melbourne for anyone travelling or backpacking Australia Greyhound Australia offers a flexible and affordable hop-on, hop off ticket covering from Sydney to Cairns.

GETTING TO MELBOURNE BY CAR: 🚙

For those who want to stop and see the scenery up the East Coast to Cairns in their own time, a popular option is rent a car for multiple days. Check the best rental car deals for your dates!

HOW TO GET AROUND MELBOURNE CITY & VICTORIA

HOW TO GET AROUND MELBOURNE CITY: ON FOOT 🚶🏻‍♀️

Melbourne city in its entirety is a deceivingly large, however the majority of its key attractions (Federation Square, Hosier Lane, Yarra River and South Bank etc) are all located in a similar area. Therefore, as long as you stay in Melbourne near the centre (i.e. near Federation Square), everything you’ll want to see in the immediate centre of Melbourne is accessible on foot.

HOW TO GET AROUND MELBOURNE CITY: THE TRAM 🚃

One of the best ways to get around Melbourne is by their excellent tram service. In fact, the “Melbourne City Circle” tram zone, servicing the immediate inner city, is free to use by everyone! See the free tram zone map here . If you wanted to go further afield on the tram, you’ll need to buy a MYKI card from any available 7/11 shop and top it up with credit. Find out more on the MYKI card here .

HOW TO GET AROUND OUTSIDE OF MELBOURNE CITY IN VICTORIA STATE 🚌🚗

For those who do not want to rely on a tour pick-up to get around outside of Melbourne city, or wants to freedom to explore further afield in Victoria by themselves, there are two main options:

UTILISE PUBLIC TRANSPORT 🚃🚍

The first, and most cost efficient option, is to take advantage of Melbourne’s multiple public transport links (trams and bus services) originating from Federation Square, Melbourne city centre. For example, you can catch a direct 27 minute tram from Federation Square straight to St Kilda beach for $3 , or alternatively a 2-hour split tram / bus journey from Melbourne to Yarra Valley for just $6 ! This is when the previously mentioned MYKI card is required!

RENT A CAR 🚗

Another option is to rent a car for one or multiple days to fully explore the rest of Victoria freely with no restraints on your Melbourne itinerary. This is a great option if you have extended time in the Melbourne region.

IN SUMMARY: IS IT EASY TO GET AROUND MELBOURNE WITHOUT A CAR? 🚙❓

Yes! It is incredibly easy, and probably more convenient, to get around Melbourne city without a car. Melbourne’s public transport system is top notch with an extensive tram system, so there is no need to rent a car if just explore the city centre.

There are also extensive tram, train and bus options to get to one-off destinations just outside of Melbourne city, examples including the Yarra Valley and St Kilda beach.

If you wanted to drive further afield to i.e. Phillip Island, Wilsons Promontory or the Great Ocean Road freely on your own terms (aka not on organised tours), these are great examples where renting a car in Melbourne would be very beneficial.

ABOUT VISITING MELBOURNE: “KNOW BEFORE YOU GO” FAQ’S

Why is melbourne australia so popular why should you visit.

Melbourne (Australia’s second-largest city) is so popular to visit for so many reasons. Not only is it laced in quirky architecture, bold colour and commissioned vibrant street art, it is also a renowned sporting and cultural hub.

You have the option to explore the exciting inner city before venturing out to all the rural gems in Victoria state!

WHAT ARE THE BEST MONTHS TO VISIT MELBOURNE?

To increase your chances of having pleasant weather during your stay, we would suggest the two shoulder seasons of late Spring (September – November) or early Autumn (March-April) are the best months to visit Melbourne. In the Winter months (June – August), Melbourne’s Southern location in Australia means it can get pretty cold here!

HOW MANY DAYS IS ENOUGH FOR MELBOURNE?

If you were simply staying in the inner city, we would suggest 3 days would be enough to visit Melbourne.

However, we believe to get the best out of your Melbourne itinerary, you need at least a few more days to venture out and explore the incredible areas surrounding Melbourne city, including the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory National Park.

Therefore, for the best Melbourne itinerary plan, we would say 5 days is the perfect amount of time to visit Melbourne!

CONCLUSION: MELBOURNE ITINERARY

To conclude, 5 days is a perfect amount to time to allocate for your Melbourne itinerary.

This eclectic city has something for everyone, from quirky street art, buzzing inner city, infamously delicious coffees and idyllic surrounding National Parks full of wildlife.

We hope you have the best time following our Melbourne travel guide, and make memories that will last a lifetime!

This blog post was written by… Jordie Flain! Founder of TheFlainsTravel.com, Travel Itinerary Creator & Wildlife Enthusiast

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8D Melbourne Road Trip Itinerary — The Ultimate Road Trip Around Victoria’s Best Adventures

Indulge in Melbourne’s array of cuisines, mingle with the adorable animals of Phillip Island and hike up the impressive mountains and waterfalls in the Grampians with this Melbourne road trip itinerary.

First published: 19 April 2018

Pick up your rental car and hit the road on this eight-day adventure. Beginning from Melbourne, we head to Yarra Valley for wine tasting, Phillip Island to watch the Little Penguins return to their burrows, Otway and Grampians for some of the most epic waterfall hikes — all while taking in the gorgeous coastal scenery along the Great Ocean Road.

If you’re planning to explore Victoria on a road trip, here’s our eight-day self drive itinerary from Melbourne!

Melbourne Road Trip Overview

Pre-trip Essentials | Check Flights to Melbourne | Road Trip Planning Tips Day 1: Melbourne City Day 2: Yarra Valley Day 3: Phillip Island Day 4-5: Great Otway National Park Day 6: Great Ocean Road Day 7-8: Grampians Click to jump to each section.

Pre-trip Essentials

Car Rental: We rented a compact SUV for our group of four. Prices start from ~S$60/day , including zero-excess Collision Damage Waiver.

*Pro-tip: Use code <THETRAVELINTERN> on Klo ok to get 5% off car rental and activities * with a min. spend of S$50 (discount cap at S$15) at checkout. One-time use only! (* – list of excluded activities )

SIM Card:  Plans from  Optus  (right outside the airport arrival gates) start from AU$12 with a minimum of 5GB and unlimited local calls. Alternatively, get an eSIM (S$18.90 for 500MB/day for 10 days) to avoid the hassle of switching physical cards around. Do check your phone compatibility beforehand!

Travel Insurance: We strongly recommend this in case of unforeseen mishaps! Look for policies that include coverage for Covid-19. Some insurance providers also offer coverage for outdoor activities such as hiking (a highlight of this itinerary).

Airport to Melbourne CBD:  Taxis are expensive. A ride to town will cost between AU$65-80 . If you’re travelling solo or in twos, book the Skybus at ~S$19/pax (one-way) that drops you off at Southern Cross station.

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Day 1: Explore Melbourne City

Highlights:  Victoria State Library – Hosier Lane – Eureka Skydeck – Queen Victoria Market

Getting around Melbourne: You can purchase a rechargeable myki card for AU$6 (excluding credits) which covers all the trains, buses and trams in Victoria. However, if you’re staying within the CBD area, there’s no need for one to travel on trams within the Free Tram Zone .

Victoria State Library

First stop, check out the iconic Victoria State Library — the oldest free public library in Victoria with a collection of over two million books. The library’s domed ceiling also makes the place a good photo spot.

Entrance fee: Free Opening hours:  10AM – 6PM Address: 328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Hosier Lane

Start your day exploring the scenic streets of Melbourne. If you’re into street art, one of the most famous is probably Hosier Lane — decked in ever-changing graffiti, created by both international and local artists. Drop by for a quick photo stop or have a meal at the cafes and restaurants in the area.

Eureka Skydeck

For a 360° view of the city, get on the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere, the Eureka Skydeck .

Photo credit: A Brit & A Southerner

Explore Melbourne city through the telescopes on the observation decks, and check out the world’s only Edge Experience that suspends visitors 300m above the city in a glass cube!

The Eureka Skydeck is also a great place for catching the sunset over the city. Make sure to arrive at least 1 hour before sunset to secure a good spot on the west side overlooking the Yarra River. Cost:   ~S$27/adult via Klook for Skydeck entry only, AU$43/adult for the Edge Experience incl. Skydeck entry Opening hours:  12PM – 10PM (Last entry 9:30PM)

Have dinner at the Queen Victoria Night Market

The Queen Victoria Night Market only comes alive every Wednesday in the summer months (22 Nov 2023 to 13 Mar 2024) so try to plan to be in the city on this day! Lined with food stalls and shops selling trinkets and clothing, this is a great place to hang out while enjoying live entertainment; or you could also play a game of chess on the life-size chess boards on the ground.

Satisfy your Korean Cravings (Joomak)

If you’ll miss the night market, a good alternative favoured by locals is  Joomak  — a Korean-style pub that serves authentic Korean food in Melbourne CBD. The free-flow kimchi here is to die for and the food comes in generous portions. We ordered a kimchi pancake, sundubu jji-gae (tofu stew) and a small portion of bulgogi (BBQ marinated beef), along with a bowl of rice — which had the four of us stuffed.

Located in the basement with no signs on street level, it may be quite hard to locate Joomak. Just walk along Swanston Street until you see unit 407/409:

Turn in, and head down the stairs to the basement where the restaurant is located.

Cost: ~AU$13/pax Opening hours: 5PM – 1AM (Mon – Thu), 5PM – 3AM (Fri – Sat), Closed on Sun Address:  Basement, 407/409 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Accommodation

To save on transport, pick an accommodation within or on the outskirts of the CBD. We found options on Airbnb that cost ~AU$50/pax. There’s also hostels within the same area for ~AU$30/pax.

Day 2: Day Trip to the Yarra Valley

Highlights : Yarra Valley Gourmet Food Tour

For the wine lovers, the Yarra Valley is just 1 hour from Melbourne city and home to over 50 wineries and farms. Apart from wine, you’ll also get to try locally grown fruits and a wide array of freshly made cheese.

We visited  De Bortoli and Yering Station for wine tasting (AU$10 – 25), made a quick stop at Yarra Valley Dairy for cheese tasting, before having lunch at Rochford .

Have a sweet ending at the  Yarra Valley Chocolaterie , where you can taste a wide variety of chocolate and a generous serving of gelato at the gelato shop.

For those who don’t drive, there’s also an all inclusive Yarra Valley tour (~S$162)  which includes doorstep pick up from your accommodation and all the delicious wine and food you’ll get to experience at Yarra.

Have Mexican Food for dinner back in Melbourne CBD (Mamasita)

If you love Mexican food, Mamasita is the place to be! This popular restaurant in the CBD serves delicious tacos and a killer Margarita (~AU$23). It’s a tad pricey but the quality is well worth it. We ordered corn chips with guacamole and salsa (AU$16), some tacos (~AU$17 – 21 for two), quesadillas (AU$18) and we enjoyed every single dish.

*Pro-tip:  Avoid peak hours or make a booking beforehand as it gets very crowded during dinner time.

Cost: ~AU$40/pax Opening hours: 12PM – 10:30PM (Sun – Thu), 12PM – 11:30PM (Fri – Sat) Address:  11 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Day 3: Day Trip to Phillip Island

Highlights:  Brighton Beach – Churchill Island – Koala Conservation Reserve – Seal Watching Cruise – The Nobbies – Penguin Parade

Famous for the adorable penguin parade that happens every night, Phillip Island is a must-visit when you’re in Melbourne! It’s a 2-hour drive south-east of Melbourne with lots to check out along the way!

Brighton Beach

These colourful bathing boxes on Brighton Beach are a well-known icon of Melbourne. Snap pictures with them along the beach while enjoying the sea breeze, and watch many dog owners play with their fur babies.

The beach is a quick stop en route to Phillip Island. You can watch the sunrise at the beach while having breakfast before heading out to Phillip Island.

Parking:  AU$5.70/hour (8AM – 8PM) at Green Point Car Park — Remember to pay for parking at the machine (credit card only) or with the EasyPark app . You WILL get fined if you do not pay for parking.

*Pro-tip: Arrive early as parking fees are only required between 8AM – 8PM.

Full Day Out at Phillip Island

Read also:   The Complete Phillip Island Guide

Check out farming activities at Churchill Island such as cow milking and sheep shearing, which will definitely be a hit with the young ones. Enjoy a quick cuppa at the cafe before heading off to the next stop!

Entrance fee: AU$15 Opening hours:  10AM – 4:30PM

Seal Watching Cruise:  Sign up for this 2-hour high speed boat tour that will bring you up close to one of the largest fur seal colonies in Australia.

Cost:  AU$98 (~S$85 on Klook) Departure time:  Tours run at 2PM daily, with additional slots at 11AM or 4:30PM on select days in summer. Check the schedule before booking!

Located just 10 minutes from Cowes jetty, Tides of Rhyll is a perfect spot to have a meal before or after the Seal Watching Cruise (though you might want to have your meal after the tour in case the boat ride is rocky).

Cost:  From AU$15 for battered fish and a side of chips Opening hours:  12PM – 7PM (Mon), 12PM – 8PM (Fri to Sun), closed on Tue – Thu Address:  11 Beach Rd, Rhyll VIC 3923, Australia

Get up close to koalas in this Eucalyptus tree-filled woodland. The Koala Conservation Reserve plays host to a conservation programme that helps save these important animals. Visitors will get an opportunity to go on a ranger-led tour for insights into these Australian icons.

Entrance fee: AU$15 Opening hours: 10AM – 5:30PM (Last entry at 5PM)

Take a walk down the boardwalk at the Nobbies to see the beautifully rugged coastline and if you’re lucky, you might spot some penguins beneath the boardwalks!

Head into the Antarctic Journey for an interactive lesson on the Southern Ocean and Antarctica. This is a great place for children and they will love it. Stop by the cafe for a quick refreshment before heading out to the penguin parade which is just a 5-minute drive away.

Entrance fee: AU$15 Opening hours:  10AM – 6PM

End your day watching the little Penguins waddle back into their burrows after a long day of fishing. The main viewing area has elevated seating that gives a 180º view of the Beach.

Entrance fee: AU$30 (~S$26 via Klook)

*Pro-tip: Get a 4 Parks Pass for discounted admission to the Penguin Parade, Churchill Island, Koala Conservation Reserve and the Antarctic Journey!

For a full-day itinerary on Phillip Island, check out our complete Phillip Island Guide .

You can opt to stay slightly outside of Melbourne city as it would be cheaper. We stayed in the Chadstone area.

Day 4 & 5: Great Otway National Park

Highlights : Zipline and Treetop walk at Otway Fly – California Redwoods – Hopetoun Falls – Apollo Bay Drive time: ~ 3hrs 30mins

Photo credit: Visit Victoria

Head out in the morning and drive towards Otway National Park. There are two routes — coastal and inland — that you can take. The drive times for both route vary so be sure to check out Google Maps for drive time estimates. I strongly recommend taking the coastal route as the views are pretty insane! 😉

Otway Fly Treetop Adventures

Photo credit: Otway Fly Treetop Adventures

For zipline adventures, head to Otway Fly Treetop Adventures for a 2.5-hour tour zipping through the leafy treetops of Otway. Although the tour opens regardless of rain or shine, it does not operate in severe weather conditions such as lightning, storms and high winds. Allocate at least two days in Otway so you’ll be able to reschedule the tour should such conditions occur!

Alternatively, there’s a 25m-high tree-top walk where you can get a bird’s eye view of the region’s flora and fauna. The walk takes about 1 hour to complete, and just like the zipline tour, does not operate in severe weather conditions.

Cost: From AU$99 for the Zipline Tour incl. TreeTop walk admission ( bookings are essential!) Opening hours:  10AM – 5PM (Last admission at 3:30PM)

California Redwoods

Filled with Sequoia trees, the California Redwoods is a unique stop on this road trip. True to its name, the trunks and branches of the trees have a reddish hue to them. Stop by for a morning stroll into the woods and be sure to snap some pictures of this magical place! Be careful of falling branches, especially when it’s windy.

There’s also picnic tables outside the forest, so it’s a great place to stop for lunch!

Time:  10mins return Difficulty: Easy

Hopetoun Falls

You can see the waterfalls from a viewing platform just 20m from the carpark but if you’re extra adventurous, it’s a 30-minute return route to the base of the waterfall.

Time:  30mins return Difficulty:  Moderate

If time and weather permit, you could also check out  Beauchamp Falls and Triplet Falls .

For this day, you can either stay in Otway National Park for two days or stay in Otway for one night and move on to Port Campbell/Apollo Bay for the second.

Pros of staying near Otway Fly Treetop Adventure is that you’ll have an additional day to check in on the zipline and treetop walk if the weather’s against your favour on the first night. Of course, the con is that you’ll have to drive about an hour to get to the Twelve Apostles the next morning so we’ve provided two other options which are nearer to the Twelve Apostles.

Near Otway Fly Treetop Adventures

1) Otways Tourist Park : Located just 20 minutes from the Otway Fly Treetop Adventures activity centre , the various en-suite cabins at Otways Tourist Park can accommodate 2 to 8 people.

Near the Twelve Apostles

2) Pebble Point: For nature lovers, a night at this glamping spot in Pebble Point is an experience you might want to check out! Each cosy tent sleeps 2 (max 3) and comes with an attached bathroom. The heated bed was so comfortable we had major problems getting up the next morning! There is a common kitchen stocked with common condiments to prepare dinner.

The downside is that the nearest town of civilisation is in Port Campbell which is a 20-minute drive should you need any supplies. Connectivity is also barely existent so get your maps pre-loaded and let your loved ones know you haven’t fallen off the face of the earth!

3) Sow and Piglets Guest House (formerly Port Campbell Hostel):  Lastly, there’s a  hostel located in Port Campbell — a small town just 10 minutes from the Twelve Apostles. Here there are private en-suite rooms for up to 4 pax and mixed-gender dorm rooms with 4, 6 and 8 bed configurations.

Of course the downside for options 2 & 3 is that you’d need to drive 1 hour to Otway Fly Treetop Adventures should you decide to shift your zipline activity booking.

Day 6: Great Ocean Road

Highlights:  Gibson Steps – 12 Apostles – Loch Ard Gorge – The Arch – London Bridge – The Grotto Drive time:  ~3hrs (if staying at Port Campbell/Pebble Point), add 1.5hrs if driving from Apollo Bay

Gibson Steps

Get up close with Gog and Magog — the two huge limestone stacks that rise up from the sea, here at the base of Gibson Steps . They are not considered part of the 12 Apostles but are still a sight to behold. You can view them from the viewing platform or make your way down the 86 steps to the beach for a closer look. Be prepared to get a little wet as the waves are unpredictable!

Head down this flight of stairs to the beach 🙂

There is a designated carpark just a short distance of 30m away from the viewing platform.

Trekking time:  15mins return Difficulty:  Easy Parking:  Free — but lots are limited and gets crowded after 9AM

12 Apostles Lookout Point

Possibly the most iconic attraction of the Great Ocean Road, the 12 Apostles are made up of rock stacks created by the erosion of limestone cliffs from the mainland. You may want to use the toilets here as there will not be another one at the other lookout points!

Trekking time:  15mins return Difficulty:  Easy Parking:  Free

Loch Ard Gorge

Named after the famous 1878 shipwreck on nearby Muttonbird Island, there are numerous limestone structures here to be marvelled at. Explore the numerous trails while learning the rich history of various rock stacks like the Razorback .

Trekking time:  Allow up to 2 – 3hrs if you want to explore all the trails Difficulty:  Easy Parking:  Free

The Arch is best viewed from the platform during rougher tides. Watch the waves crash in and around the area, creating a mini waterfall underneath The Arch!

Trekking time:  20mins return Difficulty: Easy Parking:  Free (Carpark is unsuitable for caravans)

London Bridge (aka London Arch)

As its name suggests, London Bridge used to be a bridge connecting the archway to the mainland but collapsed unexpectedly in 1990, leaving two in need of a helicopter rescue. Visitors used to be able to walk across the eastern span before the collapse but now, you can still witness its beauty from the two viewing platforms.

Trekking time: 20mins return Difficulty:  Easy Parking:  Free

Perhaps the best spot along the Great Ocean Road is  the Grotto . This geological formation is easily accessible down a small flight of stairs. Feel the calmness brought about by the archway of the Grotto, in contrast to the crashing waves at the other end of the tunnel.

Food in Port Campbell

Frying nemo.

An all-in-one store, Frying Nemo is a small section of the Port Campbell Fuel/Fish and Chips shop. The servings are huge and well worth your money! We got two portions of chips (at AU$4 per portion) and it was way too much for the four of us. As they only do takeout, get your favourite fish to go, and have your meal by the Port Campbell Beach like we did!

Photo credit: Nada D

Cost: AU$15 for a Fish & Chips pack Opening hours:  12PM – 9PM

Drive 2 hours up to Halls Gap since you’ll be exploring the sights here the next morning. Stay here for two nights.

There are many accommodation options at Halls Gap but one of the most unique ones we found in this area was the A-Frame  house. It had one bedroom below (en suite with a Jacuzzi!), two single and a double bed up on the loft, a fully stocked kitchen as well as a spacious living area. Wild kangaroos are also known to hang out in the backyard so if you’re lucky, they may come say hi!

At night, don’t forget to check out the view outside. If the skies are clear, you might even catch a shooting star or two!

Day 7 & 8: Grampians

Highlights:  MacKenzie Falls – The Balconies – Reeds Lookout – The Pinnacle via Grand Canyon Drive time:  ~ 1hr 16mins (within Halls Gap), ~3hrs (to Melbourne Airport)

MacKenzie Falls

One of the largest falls in Victoria, MacKenzie Falls flows all year round down a steep cliff. Take an easy 1km walk to Bluff Lookout, or down a steep trail down to the base of the waterfall. The steps can be quite steep but we promise, the view is worth it!

Be careful while going down the steps as some of them are narrow and might be slippery.

Trekking time:  1hr return (to the base of the falls) Difficulty:  Easy – Moderate Parking:  Free parking at the MacKenzie Falls Carpark

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The Balconies (aka Jaws of Death)

Also known as the Jaws of Death because the structure resembles the jaws of a T-rex, The Balconies offer a panoramic view of the lush mountains. Take an easy 2km stroll along the path leading towards the lookout, and be awed by the stunning rock formations at the end.

Trekking time:  1hr return Difficulty: Easy Parking:  Free

Reeds Lookout (alternatively spelled as Reed Lookout) 

From the same car park as The Balconies, follow the path up the sealed road to the summit of Reeds Lookout and enjoy the scenic views of Victoria Valley. Reeds Lookout is a fantastic spot for catching the sunset and it was truly one of the best sunsets I have seen in my life!

Do leave before the sun completely sets as it gets very dark, and can be quite a challenge to drive out.

Trekking time: 10mins return Difficulty:  Easy Parking:  Free

The Pinnacle

There are a few paths one can take to reach the peak of The Pinnacle. We chose to hike up The Pinnacle via The Grand Canyon, starting at the Wonderland Carpark. The Grand Canyon is a trail within a picturesque valley that would have you stopping for pictures almost every minute. Although the trail was pretty rocky, it was still a pretty well-paved walkway.

*Pro-tip:  Wear shoes with better grip. Even though there are man-made pathways, there are still areas that are rocky and not flat.

If you prefer an easier hike, start off at the Sundial car park, especially if you have young children, or ancient knees (like myself).

Bring some food along as there are many opportunities during the hike for a pit stop to recharge!

Follow these yellow arrows to find your way to the peak. These are especially helpful if you want to climb in the dark, to catch the sunrise or after sunset.

Have Dinner at Spirit of Punjab (Indian Food)

Photo credit: VisitLanarkShire

We were pretty lucky this place was open till pretty late since all the other restaurants tend to close around 5 – 6PM. If you’re craving for spicy food, check out this gem of a place at  Spirit of Punjab .

We had the Vindaloo (AU$23.99) which was a chef-recommended dish, Butter Chicken (AUS$23.99) and Sag Aloo (AU$23.50), which is a rich paste of spinach and potatoes. If you love spicy food, we challenge you to have a go at the Volcano Hot level. We ended up with the medium hot which was barely spicy 😉

Cost: AU$17.90/pax  Opening hours: 5PM – 9PM (Mon – Thu), 12PM – 9PM (Fri – Sun)

Drive to Melbourne Airport

If you have an evening flight on this day, make sure to buffer a 2.5-hour drive time back to the city. For those returning the car straight at the airport, you can return it at any time. However, if you’re planning to return the car back in the city, most car rental companies have a strict 6PM cut-off (not even a 5-minute grace). Try to avoid driving back at peak hour between 5 – 7PM as the jam can cause up to an hour of delay.

Road Trip Planning Tips

1) Groceries: Not only is eating out more expensive, many of the shops outside Melbourne close pretty early and you might find yourself stranded without any dinner. Make sure to find out where the major supermarkets are and schedule pit stops to stock up on food you can cook for dinner and breakfast the next morning. Sometimes, we’d even prepare a packable lunch.

*Note: You might want to keep dairy products off your shopping list unless they can be consumed on the same night. These will most definitely spoil when left in the car for an entire day #truestory.

2) Accommodation: If you’re travelling in a group, apartments are not too pricey and usually come with a fully stocked kitchen so that you can cook your own meals.

3) Connectivity:  Connectivity along The Great Ocean Road and in the Grampians can be spotty. Preload your Google Maps at major cities in case you find yourself out of service.

4) Flexibility:  Do not pack your road trip schedule too tightly as plans might change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.

5) Pack lightly: Since you’ll be changing accommodations almost every day, try not to pack too much for the road!

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Nice road trip Around Victoria.

Love the itinerary so much! I’ll be going there this coming november with some friends and family members. It’s really helpful as i get more ideas to manage our trip there. Wish me luck..

Hi JC! Glad you found the itinerary useful! Good luck & have a great time in Melbourne! 🙂

I love Melbourne city because it is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I also suggest other people to visit this city I assure you will never disappoint.

Totally agree!

Hi Jia Xuan, on Day 4 & 5: You mentioned: “The coastal route takes 30 minutes longer but the views will be worth it!”

I check on the GoogleMap, it seems like the inland route is longer than the coastal route ??

Hi! The coastal route was longer when we were in Melbourne. It could have changed due to new roads or road works (which we encountered a few of during our trip). 🙂

Very useful information! Do you think Grampians suitable if I bring my 8 month old baby?

There were a few parents carrying their kids on their backs/shoulders so if you’re comfortable carrying your baby, why not! 🙂

Hi! Thank you so much for all the information! Did you guys pre-book any of the accommodations or did you guys walk in? I am planning a road trip in September and I am a little concerned with being tied down by pre-book lodging.

Hi LX, we pre-booked all our accommodations beforehand. For Australia, it’s also advisable to pre-book accomm too! 🙂 Thanks!

Thanks Edelyn!

Thanks for the useful info, we are going to Melbourne soon. Will use yours as our guide.

Hi Jia Xuan I would like to ask, from Melbourne CBD to The Twelves Apostles Visitors Facility. Which route should I go? Will there be any toll charges? Thinking to leave early at 8am from CBD, stay a night there and leave the next day at 8am. Thanks!

Hi JF, From Melbourne, you’ll want to get to the town of Geelong on the M1 and then proceed onto route B100. There are no physical toll booths, just electronic ones, and any charges will be charged to the credit card you used for your car rental.

Thanks Edelyn.

useful advice

When last in Melbourn I did a day trip to the 12 apostles along the great ocean road and it was an unforgettable experience. You really can’t appreciate it until you see it in person.

Hi Jia Xuan,

Great sharing.. mind to share name of all the accommodations you stayed from day 1 to 8? Thinking of following your carbon foot-print 😉

Hey James, the team used Airbnb for most of it unless when stated so the listings have changed wildly since the original post. Might be better to do a search yourself!

hi may i know which month of the year was this trip made in? thanks!

we went in March!

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We got another missive from a fan, Scott!

“I’m at MCG,” he writes. “Apparently boyfriends of Swifties attending the concert are required to wear Kansas Chief shirts. I assume there is a need to assert their cis-ness. I on the other hand feel the need to assert my sissy-ness.”

We love you Scott!

This feels like a good time to call out my colleague Claire Keenan , who rocked up to her shift like this:

Sabrina Carpenter finishes her set. Next stop: Taylor Swift

One person in the Guardian group chat has assessed it as “fine”; another says the Olivia Newton-John cover was the highlight, but mainly because “I don’t know a single song of hers”.

In more exciting news, someone has already uploaded the outro to Nonsense (the part she changes for every performance/city).

🚨| Sabrina Carpenter “Nonsense” outro (Melbourne, Australia Night 3) 💌 #TSTheErasTour #MelbourneTSTheErasTour “D-I-C-K I am good at spelling Tastes so good I need a second helping Aren’t you glad I know how to say Melbourne?” pic.twitter.com/wROpuAY2Ax — The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) February 16, 2024

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I am in my 70s. Two years ago I had scarcely heard of Taylor Swift. Now here I am following your blog of her Melbourne concert. It is very moving. I hope all these wonderful young people have a magnificent time. I haven’t had this much fun since the Beatles in the 60s. It was easier to get tickets then.

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Dressing for a Taylor Swift concert is no easy feat. The concert is a journey through all Swift’s musical eras, broken up among her 10-album discography, and as we explained earlier, each “era” demands a very specific dress code. Tisha Aisyah Afliansh says as a recently engaged Taylor Swift fan she had no choice by to encompass the Lover era. “I just found this [dress] in H&M, but this has Lovers colours. And also matching rings and necklace; love, love.” Sarah Allsopp recreated the You Need to Calm Down music video, with fake butterfly tattoos on her back. After a quick YouTube search and little dance, I can confirm Swift sports the same back tattoo in the film clip. Guardian fact-checking at it’s finest right there.

Bree Leitch went one step further and got a snake tattoo on her arm “for the concert”. And yes, it’s real.

We’re getting some good Twitter/X footage, which bodes well for reception!

Here is Sabrina Carpenter performing Vicious.

🪩| Sabrina Carpenter performing ‘Vicious’ on stage today. #MelbourneTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/sU3nZL347c — Sabrina Daily Updates (@SCdailyupdates) February 16, 2024

And here’s that Olivia cover:

SABRINA CARPENTER SINGING HOPELESSLY DEVOTED TO YOU SHES AN HONORARY AUSSIE ALREADY pic.twitter.com/RCEYU6Sls3 — ad (@goslingsfilms) February 16, 2024

Crowds are filling the stadium now while Sabrina performs. She’s doing a cover of Hopelessly Devoted to You, in honour of Olivia Newton-John .

Here’s one of Sabrina’s hit songs, Nonsense.

Apparently Sabrina just said “Australians are so hot”, which, true.

In other news, our Guardian group chat is popping off!

Sian said earlier:

The vibes are very calm! It’s like the opposite of a sport game. Even the cops have bracelets on.

I expect this has changed now that the concert has started.

Matilda shared a pic of the free light-up bracelets she’s secured:

Sian shared her girl dinner pre-concert:

And our colleague Meadow Nguyen got a Tay Tam!

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Oooh here she is!

SABRINA SLAYINGGGG 🫶🏻🫶🏻 #MelbourneTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/DL6FlNe5YA — andie 🧣TAYLOR TODAY (@pandieex) February 16, 2024

📹| @SabrinaAnnLynn 's entrance to #MelbourneTSTheErasTour (Night 1) 🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/UPg7Wpm33v — Sabrina Carpenter All-News 💌 (@SCANews_) February 16, 2024

What to expect from Sabrina Carpenter’s set?

We are told there was “just an announcement and some cheers” from within the stadium, indicating Sabrina Carpenter is on stage.

Carpenter’s hit songs are Feather and Nonsense, so they will definitely get a run – but Nonsense has its own moment to watch out for: each time she plays it live she adds a few city-specific (and usually sexually explicit) lines to the outro.

For example:

“I just wanna ride him like a rodeo / But first he gotta grow it like Pinocchio / Sorry I’m so vulgar, San Antonio.”

In fact, they got so raunchy that her performance on BBC’s Live Lounge was taken off YouTube shortly after being uploaded, and was promptly replaced with a version cutting abruptly before the outro.

Luckily we have no such qualms – she sang:

“I’m American I am not British / So BBC it stands for something different / This live lounge is just so lit because I’m in it.”

It’s a savvy trick that means each time she plays you can be sure hundreds of videos will be uploaded by fans. Now a viral sensation, she was quickly snapped up by Swift to open for her during the international leg of her tour – and since her first Eras slot, she’s established another TikTok-able moment: a small dance section of the song Feather.

bendito seja o dia que a Sabrina Carpenter acordou e pensou "e se eu der um chute quando eu cantar I slam the door em feather" ela não sabia que estaria mudando vidas com isso pic.twitter.com/v1uN2URyLK — bel (@chmpgrl) November 25, 2023

Who is Sabrina Carpenter?

We’re ten minutes from the scheduled start time for Sabrina Carpenter ’s opening set. We all know Swift’s 2016 villain arc (the Kanye West video) and redemption story (arguably the Lover era), but did you know that Carpenter has been through this public-opinion hero’s journey too?

The US pop star started off on the Disney Channel, playing Maya Hart on Girl Meets World. She put out a few songs during her stint on the show, and was liked well enough, but it was a different Disney star that threw Carpenter into the public eye: Olivia Rodrigo, whose hit debut album Sour was almost definitely about her breakup from Joshua Bassett, who, according to the album at least, began dating another girl VERY shortly after their split.

The hints in the lyrics of Rodrigo’s songs hint at who that girl could have been: Sabrina Carpenter, seen hanging out with Bassett in the months after the breakup – and who suffered the wrath of the internet as a result.

Luckily, she’s very funny – and as the initial wave of hate died down, she started winning people over on social media with posts like this.

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Taylor Swift Performs Surprise Mashup of 'Come Back...Be Here' and 'Daylight' at Final Melbourne Eras Tour Show

The Melbourne crowds were the largest of Swift’s 18-year career, totaling roughly 288,000 people for three sold-out nights

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Taylor Swift stepped into the stage light and let it all go during her last of three-consecutive Eras Tour shows in Melbourne, Australia, on Sunday. 

The singer, 34, surprised the sold-out crowd with a mashup of “Come Back...Be Here” from her Red album and “Daylight” from Lover — causing many of the 96,000 people to yell in unison upon hearing the bridge of the latter song pop up unexpectedly. 

The mashup inside Melbourne Cricket Ground was part of the “surprise songs” segment of her three-hour setlist . At every Eras show, the 14-time Grammy winner handpicks two songs that aren’t already on the setlist to play that night — one on piano and one on guitar.

It’s rare for Swift to deliver a mashup like she did for Sunday’s crowd.

Though rare, this was the second night in a row that the “Mastermind” singer gifted Swifties with a mashup. On Saturday, a guitar-wielding Swift combined “Getaway Car,” “August” and “The Other Side of the Door.”

The Melbourne audiences were the largest of Swift’s 18-year career, and she made sure to acknowledge the milestone. 

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At the Sunday show, Swift thanked the roughly 288,000 people who attended the Eras Tour from Feb. 16-18. 

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“96,000 people the first night, 96,000 people the second night, 96,000 people tonight,” Swift said onstage. “Those are all the biggest shows I’ve ever played on a tour — and you did it three times. The math is that it’s 288,000 people in three nights.”

“Melbourne, you are the love of my life. I cannot believe you, what have you done?” she added. “It’s just incredibly nice to do for someone [to] make them feel welcome like that.”

Swift also shared her gratitude in a message on X (formerly Twitter). "Melbourne, what do I even say to you after over 288,000 of you came and danced with us in the last 3 nights??! That was unforgettable. You were on an another LEVEL," she wrote. "Thank you for the memories. I’ll revisit the ones from this weekend often."

The Eras Tour continues in Sydney at Accor Stadium from Feb. 23-26.

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