11 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.

Relax by the water at St. Kilda Beach and Half Moon Bay. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Melbourne Central and Melbourne Museum. Explore Melbourne's surroundings by going to The Great Ocean Road (in Torquay), Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park (in Pearcedale) and Y Water Discovery Centre (in Yea). Spend the 14th (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Old Melbourne Gaol, take a stroll through Collins St/Swanston St, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Melbourne Zoo, and stop by Lightning Ridge Opal Mines.

To find more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Melbourne online vacation planner.

If you are flying in from India, the closest major aiport is Melbourne International Airport. February in Melbourne sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to travel back home.