Melbourne Adventure

Ajaykumar

16 Jan 2024

Join me on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant city of Melbourne. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, experience the best of art, nature, history, and more. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Melbourne

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unleashing the Curious Mind at Scienceworks

$19

$ 4

Family-focused science & technology center featuring changing interactive exhibits & a planetarium.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

19 - 23 min

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Spacious, tranquil park with landscaped gardens & sculptures, plus picnic & recreational facilities.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Indulging in Luxury and Color at Crown Melbourne

$ 4

Sprawling riverside entertainment complex with 3 hotels, spas & a casino, plus restaurants & bars.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Iconic & much-photographed group of 96 brightly coloured wooden beach huts from the early 1900s.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Diving into the Mysteries of the Deep at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

$63

Interactive multilevel aquarium housing 10,000+ animals, including sharks & saltwater crocodiles.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$38

10 - 15 min

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Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Day 4Immersing in Sports and Nature at Melbourne Cricket Ground

$ 4

Home of Australian football and the National Sports Museum, also serving as a music venue and more.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 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.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Honoring the Past and Exploring Local Treasures

$ 4

Shrine commemorating Australian wartime service with memorials, exhibitions & gardens.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

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State landmark opened in 1856, spanning one city block & featuring a grand reading room.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Longtime market selling food, clothing & more in a historic landmark spanning 2 city blocks.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 6Discovering Artistic Wonders at the National Gallery of Victoria

Public gallery with vast, varied collection of noted Australian and international art and artefacts.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 7Unveiling History and Culture at the Royal Exhibition Building

$38

$ 4

Landmark 19th-century exhibition centre, topped with a dome, and set amid landscaped gardens.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Now a museum with self & guided tours, this storied tri-level jail once housed notorious inmates.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$38

16 - 20 min

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Lively indoor market with stalls for produce, meat & seafood & cafes serving global fare.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Encountering Wildlife Wonders at Melbourne Zoo

$38

Modelled on London Zoo, this family-friendly establishment has animals from all around the world.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

Day 9Unraveling the Stories of Melbourne at Melbourne Museum

$19

$ 4

Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

8 - 10 min

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Historic 26-hectare site in city centre with model Tudor village, tree-lined walking paths & cafes.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 10Immersing in Film and Wildlife at ACMI and Werribee Open Range Zoo

$38

$ 4

Noteworthy institution celebrating film, television and gaming with exhibits, screenings and events.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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Family-friendly zoo for viewing African giraffes & zebras on safari tours, plus casual dining.

10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $234 In total

Activities & Food:$213

Transport:$22