7 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.

Get some historical perspective at Sovereign Hill and Old Melbourne Gaol. Escape the urban bustle at St. Kilda Beach and Cape Woolamai Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Melbourne: Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute (in Ballarat), Kitty Miller Bay (in Ventnor) and Koala Conservation Centre (in Cowes). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Melbourne Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Port Melbourne Beach, take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, and take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Patrick's Cathedral.

To see photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Melbourne trip planning website.

March in Melbourne sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.