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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Australian Sports Museum and Heide Museum of Modern Art. Explore hidden gems such as St. Patrick's Cathedral and Dandenong Ranges National Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Melbourne: Amour of the Grape Tours (in Rosebud), William Ricketts Sanctuary (in Mount Dandenong) and Cape Schanck Lighthouse (in Cape Schanck). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Melbourne Museum, take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, get engrossed in the history at Immigration Museum, and steep yourself in history at Cooks' Cottage.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Melbourne route tool.

Expect a daytime high around 24°C in October, and nighttime lows around 9°C.