8 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park and Panorama Garden Estate. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to ArtVo and Heide Museum of Modern Art. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Melbourne: William Ricketts Sanctuary (in Mount Dandenong), Brighton Beach (in Brighton) and Ballarat (Art Gallery of Ballarat & Ballarat Wildlife Park). And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Phillip Island Wildlife Park, explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Victoria, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Melbourne Zoo, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St Paul's Cathedral.

To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Melbourne trip itinerary planning website.

If you are flying in from Singapore, the closest major aiport is Melbourne International Airport. In June, daytime highs in Melbourne are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.