15 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.

Popular historic sites such as St Paul's Cathedral and Old Melbourne Gaol are in your itinerary. Relax by the water at Brighton Beach and Bells Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Melbourne: Ballarat (Art Gallery of Ballarat, Lake Wendouree, &more), Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery (in Yarra Glen) and Split Point Lighthouse (in Aireys Inlet). Dedicate the 12th (Thu) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's much more to do: get a taste of the local shopping with Collins St/Swanston St, kick back and relax at Eastern Beach Reserve, take an in-depth tour of Immigration Museum, and buy something for everyone on your list at Melbourne Central.

For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Melbourne trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Melbourne International Airport. March in Melbourne sees daily highs of 78°F and lows of 56°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.