Your Perfect 3-Day Itinerary for Melbourne

Discover the best landmarks, where to eat, and where to stay in Melbourne.

Best Time to Visit Melbourne

Spring

Sep - Nov

20°C / 10°C

Mild but highly changeable ("four seasons in one day")

Summer

Dec - Feb

26°C / 15°C

Warm and sunny, occasional extreme heat spikes

Fall

Mar - May

20°C / 11°C

Cool and crisp, beautiful autumn foliage

Winter

Jun - Aug

14°C / 7°C

Cold and frequently damp

Day 1

Federation Square

Morning activity: Federation Square.

Queen Victoria Market

Lunch nearby: Queen Victoria Market.

Hosier Lane

Afternoon sightseeing: Hosier Lane.

Chin Chin

Dinner in the area: Chin Chin.

Eureka Skydeck

Evening experience: Eureka Skydeck.

Day 2

Great Ocean Road Tour

Morning activity: Great Ocean Road Tour.

Apollo Bay Bakery

Lunch nearby: Apollo Bay Bakery.

12 Apostles

Afternoon sightseeing: 12 Apostles.

Brae

Dinner in the area: Brae.

Phillip Island Penguin Parade

Evening experience: Phillip Island Penguin Parade.

Day 3

Royal Botanic Gardens

Morning activity: Royal Botanic Gardens.

Lune Croissanterie

Lunch nearby: Lune Croissanterie.

National Gallery of Victoria

Afternoon sightseeing: National Gallery of Victoria.

Attica

Dinner in the area: Attica.

Yarra River Cruise

Evening experience: Yarra River Cruise.

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