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Melbourne Adventure: 5 Days of Fun and Exploration

Oscar Yong

Oscar Yong

4 Nov 2023

Join me on an unforgettable journey through Melbourne, VIC, Australia. Discover the historic Old Melbourne Gaol, marvel at the wonders of SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, stroll along the iconic St Kilda Pier, immerse yourself in the vibrant Queen Victoria Market, and explore the cultural richness of Chinatown Melbourne. Get ready for an incredible adventure!

Trip to Melbourne

Day 1
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$375

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$ 16

Old Melbourne Gaol
Now a museum with self & guided tours, this storied tri-level jail once housed notorious inmates.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$188
10 - 12 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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$188
Day 2
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$0

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$ 31

St Kilda Pier
Pier with walking track & picnic facilities offering Melbourne skyline & Port Phillip Bay views.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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Queen Victoria Market
Longtime market selling food, clothing & more in a historic landmark spanning 2 city blocks.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Chinatown Melbourne
Vibrant, historic neighborhood offering numerous Chinese eateries, shops & cultural events.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$0

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$ 16

Carlton Gardens
Landscaped Victorian-era park now containing the Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 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.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
+

$0

Point Nepean National Park
National park with historic forts & a visitor centre, plus bike hire, walking tracks & beach access.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 5
+

$157

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$ 16

Puffing Billy Railway
Historic 1900 steam train with open-air carriages & routes within the scenic Dandenong Ranges.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$156
44 - 53 min

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Brighton Bathing Boxes
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

Budget breakdown: $608 In total

Activities & Food:$532
Transport:$77