60 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Melbourne: Ballarat (Chinese Open Monument, Sovereign Hill, &more), Werribee (Werribee Open Range Zoo & Victoria State Rose Garden) and Torquay (The Great Ocean Road & Point Danger Lookout). Dedicate the 12th (Sat) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. On the 15th (Tue), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. There's much more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, contemplate the long history of Old Melbourne Gaol, don't miss a visit to Block Arcade, and pause for some photo ops at Shrine of Remembrance.

For maps, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Melbourne trip planning site.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiport is Melbourne International Airport. In December in Melbourne, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 14°C at night.