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10 Days in Melbourne: A Journey of Adventure and Delight

MAD

MAD

12 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Explore stunning landscapes, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this captivating city.

Trip to Melbourne

Day 1Steam Trains and Seaside Delights
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$71

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$ 7

Puffing Billy Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
4 - 6 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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$31
45 - 54 min

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The Royale Brothers
Melbourne's newest burger bar, from the buys behind The Pantry Brighton. Both outdoor dining and takeaway. Licensed.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$18
12 - 18 min

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Brighton Bathing Boxes
Iconic & much-photographed group of 96 brightly coloured wooden beach huts from the early 1900s.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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The Hamptons Bakery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 2Coffee, Nature, and Remembrance
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$47

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$ 4

Brew'd Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$13
12 - 17 min

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Dandenong Ranges National Park
This scenic forested area filled with birds offers multi-use trails, picnic areas & a playground.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
41 - 50 min

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The Kettle Black
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$22
6 - 9 min

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Shrine of Remembrance
Shrine commemorating Australian wartime service with memorials, exhibitions & gardens.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Tempura Hajime
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$12
Day 3Brunch, Wildlife, and Sky-high Views
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$98

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$ 7

My Little Kitchen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
7 - 9 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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$38
67 - 81 min

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Soho Restaurant and Bar
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$12
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.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$25
8 - 11 min

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Maha
Located in a sub-basement venue on Bond St, Maha’s new & fresh approach to Middle Eastern cuisine has seen it win rave reviews and many awards. Enjoy a lavish dinner or a quick meal for lunch before you move into the courtyard to indulge in the traditional ‘shi sha’ pipe, famous to the Middle East.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 4Coffee Connoisseurship and Sporting Legends
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$40

Market Lane Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
8 - 11 min

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Fitzroy Gardens
Historic 26-hectare site in city centre with model Tudor village, tree-lined walking paths & cafes.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 18 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.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Hard Pressed Coffee
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$14
5 - 8 min

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Fifty Acres
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$17
Day 5Coffee, Gardens, and Artistic Wonders
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$31

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$ 4

Bean Seen There
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
14 - 21 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Roule Galette
The Galette is an authentic savoury pancake which comes from the French region of Bretagne, made from buckwheat flour and makes for a hearty breakfast or lunch.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$9
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.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Bowery to Williamsburg
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$11
Day 6Breakfast, Thrills, and Underwater Exploration
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$129

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$ 4

Harper's Kitchen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
10 - 15 min

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Luna Park Melbourne
Enduring amusement park known for its perimeter roller coaster and giant, ornate carousel.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
13 - 16 min

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The Grain Store
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$11
2 - 3 min

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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Interactive multilevel aquarium housing 10,000+ animals, including sharks & saltwater crocodiles.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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$38
8 - 12 min

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Royal Stacks
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$16
Day 7Gourmet Markets, Museums, and Latin Flavors
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$61

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$ 4

Proper & Son
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
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
15 - 18 min

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Melbourne Museum
Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$19
8 - 12 min

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Sonido
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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$15
12 - 18 min

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Universal Restaurant
Carlton's Local Eatery Since 1969
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$16
Day 8Design, Gardens, and Casino Glamour
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$48

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$ 4

Assembly
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$11
8 - 12 min

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Carlton Gardens
Landscaped Victorian-era park now containing the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Royal Stacks
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$16
8 - 12 min

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Crown Melbourne
Sprawling riverside entertainment complex with 3 hotels, spas & a casino, plus restaurants & bars.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Don Don
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$21
Day 9Brunch, Parks, and Cultural Immersion
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$31

Operator25
One of the best breakfast, lunch and brunch style restaurants in Melbourne | Speciality coffee shop | Menu is vegetarian, gluten-free and kids friendly.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$9
4 - 5 min

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Flagstaff Gardens
Spacious, tranquil park with landscaped gardens & sculptures, plus picnic & recreational facilities.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Queen Victoria Market
Longtime market selling food, clothing & more in a historic landmark spanning 2 city blocks.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Little Africa
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$13
9 - 14 min

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ABC Chicken
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$9
Day 10Meerkats, Wildlife Safari, and Hot Springs Indulgence
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$144

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$ 7

Meerkat Bistro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$12
1 - 2 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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$38
104 - 125 min

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Pebbles Restaurant
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$22
32 - 48 min

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Peninsula Hot Springs
Hot springs & day spa with offerings such as private pavilions, moonlit bathing & massages.
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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$50
9 - 11 min

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Nepean Chinese Restaurant
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$22

Budget breakdown: $732 In total

Activities & Food:$698
Transport:$34