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10 Days in Melbourne: A Journey of Adventure and Discovery

Chelsea Watson

Chelsea Watson

22 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Explore ancient marvels, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this captivating city. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with excitement and discovery.

Trip to Melbourne

Day 1Spanish Delights and Botanical Wonders
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$322

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$ 19

Simply Spanish
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$92
2 - 3 min

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South Melbourne Market
Lively indoor market with stalls for produce, meat & seafood & cafes serving global fare.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Shrine of Remembrance
Shrine commemorating Australian wartime service with memorials, exhibitions & gardens.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Entrecote
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$142
13 - 16 min

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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens
36-hectare botanic garden founded in 1846, planted with Australian species and non-native gardens.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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The Botanical
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$88
Day 2Coastal Escapades and Wildlife Encounters
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$536

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$ 31

Two Buoys
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$68
8 - 10 min

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Enchanted Adventure
Adventure park featuring activities including tree surfing, canopy walks & tube slides.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$75
10 - 12 min

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George's Seafood of Rosebud
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$146
8 - 10 min

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Arthurs Seat Eagle - Base Station
Cable car rides to a hilltop lookout, with panoramic views across the Mornington Peninsula.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$50
27 - 33 min

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Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park
At this 25-acre zoo, visitors can view rare & endangered Australian animals by day & night.
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$75
42 - 51 min

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Botticelli of Brighton
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$122
12 - 17 min

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Brighton Bathing Boxes
Iconic & much-photographed group of 96 brightly coloured wooden beach huts from the early 1900s.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Seafood Delicacies and Thrilling Rides
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$494

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$ 13

Hector's Seafoods
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$74
9 - 11 min

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Peninsula Hot Springs
Hot springs & day spa with offerings such as private pavilions, moonlit bathing & massages.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$100
66 - 80 min

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Donovans
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$102
4 - 5 min

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Luna Park Melbourne
Enduring amusement park known for its perimeter roller coaster and giant, ornate carousel.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$100
4 - 5 min

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Chinta Ria Soul
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$118
Day 4Gastronomic Delights and Architectural Marvels
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$459

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$ 25

Fitzrovia
Fitzrovia is an all day dining restaurant overlooking Albert Park from Chef Paul Jewson. Our ethos is to create luxe comfort food, inspired by provincial Italian and British cuisine – big flavours with rough edges.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$102
6 - 8 min

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St Kilda Pier
Pier with walking track & picnic facilities offering Melbourne skyline & Port Phillip Bay views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Interactive multilevel aquarium housing 10,000+ animals, including sharks & saltwater crocodiles.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$75
16 - 20 min

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Cutler & Co Dining Room & Bar
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$130
5 - 8 min

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Royal Exhibition Building
Landmark 19th-century exhibition centre, topped with a dome, and set amid landscaped gardens.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Melbourne Cricket Ground
Home of Australian football and the National Sports Museum, also serving as a music venue and more.
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Il Duca Restaurant
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$152
Day 5Lounge Vibes and Scenic Train Rides
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$369

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$ 19

Sooki Lounge
Breakfast & lunch cafe, dinner restaurant, touring Aussie & international bands and DJs, cocktail bar, ales on tap, wine, tapas, and more!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$106
5 - 8 min

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Puffing Billy Railway
Historic 1900 steam train with open-air carriages & routes within the scenic Dandenong Ranges.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$63
8 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$88
4 - 5 min

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Dandenong Ranges National Park
This scenic forested area filled with birds offers multi-use trails, picnic areas & a playground.
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$112
Day 6Majestic Views and Wildlife Sanctuary
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$351

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$ 25

Sky High Mansion
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$104
29 - 35 min

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Healesville Sanctuary
Zoo dedicated to Australian wildlife offering indoor & outdoor playgrounds, plus cafes & shops.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$75
43 - 52 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$84
11 - 14 min

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Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
36-hectare garden with extensive paths past diverse plants, trees & water features, plus a cafe.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
49 - 59 min

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City Grill Room
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$88
6 - 9 min

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Flagstaff Gardens
Spacious, tranquil park with landscaped gardens & sculptures, plus picnic & recreational facilities.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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Free
Day 7Culinary Delights and Artistic Wonders
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$437

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$ 7

Allegro Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$76
6 - 9 min

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ACMI
Noteworthy institution celebrating film, television and gaming with exhibits, screenings and events.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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National Gallery of Victoria
Public gallery with vast, varied collection of noted Australian and international art and artefacts.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Melba Restaurant
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$98
3 - 4 min

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Melbourne Skydeck
Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$50
11 - 14 min

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Bhoj
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$138
6 - 9 min

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ArtVo
Gallery featuring self-guided visits through large-scale optical-illusion murals.
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$75
Day 8Seafood Feast and Cultural Exploration
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$393

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$ 13

The Seafood Place
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$72
9 - 11 min

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Melbourne Zoo
Modelled on London Zoo, this family-friendly establishment has animals from all around the world.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$75
10 - 12 min

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Mon Ami
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$106
4 - 6 min

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Melbourne Museum
Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$38
8 - 11 min

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Thai City restaurant Melbourne
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$102
Day 9Chinese Cuisine and Zoo Adventures
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$387

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$ 19

Silver Chopsticks Chinese Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$58
9 - 11 min

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Werribee Open Range Zoo
Family-friendly zoo for viewing African giraffes & zebras on safari tours, plus casual dining.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$75
38 - 46 min

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Thai City restaurant Melbourne
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$102
7 - 10 min

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Carlton Gardens
Landscaped Victorian-era park now containing the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Fitzroy Gardens
Historic 26-hectare site in city centre with model Tudor village, tree-lined walking paths & cafes.
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Il Duca Restaurant
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$152
Day 10Boat Sales and Market Treasures
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$326

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$ 19

Pier 35 Boat Sales
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$92
12 - 15 min

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Scienceworks (Museums Victoria)
Family-focused science & technology center featuring changing interactive exhibits & a planetarium.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$38
15 - 18 min

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The Merrywell
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$102
7 - 10 min

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Crown Melbourne
Sprawling riverside entertainment complex with 3 hotels, spas & a casino, plus restaurants & bars.
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Royal Standard Hotel
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$94
4 - 6 min

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Queen Victoria Market
Longtime market selling food, clothing & more in a historic landmark spanning 2 city blocks.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $4256 In total

Activities & Food:$4073
Transport:$183