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Melbourne Adventure

Laura Davidow

Laura Davidow

5 Jan 2024

Embark on an 8-day journey through Melbourne's vibrant cityscape and natural wonders. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse in cultural treasures, and indulge in thrilling experiences. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Australia!

Trip to Melbourne

Day 1Artistic Marvels and Local Delights
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$0

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$ 28

Melbourne Lifestyle Apartments - Docklands Accommodation

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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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
11 - 14 min

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South Melbourne Market
Lively indoor market with stalls for produce, meat & seafood & cafes serving global fare.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Thrills and Tranquility in Melbourne
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$150

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$ 28

Melbourne Lifestyle Apartments - Docklands Accommodation

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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Luna Park Melbourne
Enduring amusement park known for its perimeter roller coaster and giant, ornate carousel.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$150
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.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Aquatic Wonders and Cultural Delights
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$169

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$ 46

Melbourne Lifestyle Apartments - Docklands Accommodation

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium
Interactive multilevel aquarium housing 10,000+ animals, including sharks & saltwater crocodiles.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$113
15 - 18 min

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Melbourne Museum
Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$56
12 - 15 min

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ACMI
Noteworthy institution celebrating film, television and gaming with exhibits, screenings and events.
No time set
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Free
18 - 22 min

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St Kilda Pier
Pier with walking track & picnic facilities offering Melbourne skyline & Port Phillip Bay views.
No time set
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Free
Day 4Gardens and Glamour
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$0

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$ 37

Melbourne Lifestyle Apartments - Docklands Accommodation

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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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
12 - 15 min

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Crown Melbourne
Sprawling riverside entertainment complex with 3 hotels, spas & a casino, plus restaurants & bars.
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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The Block Arcade
Retail shops & a tea room in an opulent 19th-century arcade with mosaic floors & a glass roof.
No time set
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Free
Day 5Wildlife Encounters and Sky-high Views
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$263

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$ 28

Melbourne Lifestyle Apartments - Docklands Accommodation

Depart from your stay 🏨

30 - 36 min

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Werribee Open Range Zoo
Family-friendly zoo for viewing African giraffes & zebras on safari tours, plus casual dining.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$113
177 - 213 min

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Point Nepean National Park
National park with historic forts & a visitor centre, plus bike hire, walking tracks & beach access.
No time set
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Free
94 - 113 min

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THE LUME Melbourne
No time set
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$150
Day 6Market Treasures and Sporting Glory
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$207

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$ 65

Melbourne Lifestyle Apartments - Docklands Accommodation

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Queen Victoria Market
Longtime market selling food, clothing & more in a historic landmark spanning 2 city blocks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Brighton Bathing Boxes
Iconic & much-photographed group of 96 brightly coloured wooden beach huts from the early 1900s.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
44 - 53 min

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Puffing Billy Railway
Historic 1900 steam train with open-air carriages & routes within the scenic Dandenong Ranges.
No time set
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$94
32 - 39 min

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LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne
Destination for Lego-themed rides, kids' play areas & interactive building zones, plus a cinema.
No time set
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$113
21 - 26 min

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St Kilda beach
This famous city beach features a boardwalk, the St. Kilda Pier, swimming & various water sports.
No time set
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Brighton beach
Lined with colourful, Victorian bathing boxes, this popular beach provides restrooms & a car park.
No time set
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Free
Day 7Relaxation at Peninsula Hot Springs
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$263

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$ 19

Melbourne Lifestyle Apartments - Docklands Accommodation

Depart from your stay 🏨

74 - 89 min

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Peninsula Hot Springs
Hot springs & day spa with offerings such as private pavilions, moonlit bathing & massages.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$150
76 - 92 min

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ArtVo
Gallery featuring self-guided visits through large-scale optical-illusion murals.
No time set
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$113
Day 8Nature's Retreat in Dandenong Ranges
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$0

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$ 28

Melbourne Lifestyle Apartments - Docklands Accommodation

Depart from your stay 🏨

41 - 50 min

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Dandenong Ranges National Park
This scenic forested area filled with birds offers multi-use trails, picnic areas & a playground.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
36 - 44 min

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Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
Architecturally notable building featuring contemporary art exhibits & events, plus a bookshop.
No time set
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Free

Budget breakdown: $1325 In total

Activities & Food:$1050
Transport:$275