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Melbourne Adventure: 10 Days of Fun and Exploration

Nazmus Sakib

Nazmus Sakib

17 Nov 2023

Join me on an exciting 10-day journey through Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Discover hidden gems, indulge in delicious food, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of this amazing city.

Trip to Melbourne

Day 1
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$211

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$ 19

Puffing Billy Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
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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$94
43 - 52 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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$54
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
6 - 8 min

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The Hamptons Bakery
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 2
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$141

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$ 10

Brew'd Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$39
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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$66
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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$36
Day 3
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$218

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$ 28

My Little Kitchen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
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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$113
70 - 84 min

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Frankie's
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$36
12 - 18 min

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St Kilda Pier
Pier with walking track & picnic facilities offering Melbourne skyline & Port Phillip Bay views.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Burger Love-work
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 4
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$120

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$ 10

Hard Pressed Coffee
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
8 - 12 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.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Cumulus
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$42
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.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Spring Street Grocer
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$51
Day 5
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$93

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$ 10

Bean Seen There
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$33
13 - 20 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
9 - 11 min

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Soho Restaurant and Bar
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$27
9 - 14 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
9 - 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.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$33
Day 6
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$270

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$ 10

Harper's Kitchen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$42
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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$150
18 - 22 min

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Sonido
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$33
6 - 9 min

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Royal Exhibition Building
Landmark 19th-century exhibition centre, topped with a dome, and set amid landscaped gardens.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Universal Restaurant
Carlton's Local Eatery Since 1969
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$45
Day 7
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$239

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$ 19

Wide Open Road
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$33
7 - 9 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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$113
11 - 14 min

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Universal Restaurant
Carlton's Local Eatery Since 1969
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$45
8 - 12 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
8 - 11 min

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Slowpoke
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$48
Day 8
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$201

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$ 10

Assembly
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$33
5 - 8 min

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Melbourne Museum
Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$56
17 - 21 min

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Movida
In 1975 Spanish dictator Franco died. After decades of his regime there suddenly erupted a spontaneous Spanish movement of art, film, music and fun, energetic youthful exuberance. This movement was called MoVida.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$48
2 - 3 min

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ACMI
Noteworthy institution celebrating film, television and gaming with exhibits, screenings and events.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Bowery to Williamsburg
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$63
Day 9
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$281

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$ 10

Meerkat Bistro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$27
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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$113
37 - 45 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.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$39
8 - 12 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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$75
9 - 14 min

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Saluministi
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$27
Day 10
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$337

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$ 28

Candied Bakery
An Aussie bakery with an American twist and a dash of European influence. Savour the unexpected at Candied Bakery.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
10 - 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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$56
71 - 86 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$66
11 - 14 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.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$113
11 - 14 min

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McDonald's
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$66

Budget breakdown: $2255 In total

Activities & Food:$2109
Transport:$147