A man and woman admiring the distant view of the city from St Kilda Pier, Melbourne, Victoria © Visit Victoria

St Kilda Pier, Melbourne, Victoria © Visit Victoria

3 days in Melbourne

Discover Melbourne’s gourmet gems, legendary sports, lively music venues and world-class art scene during this three-day city escape.

The must-do experiences

Discover Melbourne’s laneway secrets
Feel the city come to life at a sporting event
Experience the city’s celebrated culinary scene

Day 1: City centre and South Bank

Melbourne’s cool, quirky character permeates through the entire city – its colourful laneways, trendy cafés and legendary live music venues. Here’s how to get yourself acquainted with Melbourne.

Adelphi Hotel, Melbourne, Victoria © Visit Victoria

Where to stay in Melbourne

Whether you are looking for a buzzing city hotel or a discrete neighbourhood hideaway, Melbourne’s best hotels have you covered.

Read time • 5min

Day 2: Melbourne’s south-east

Hop on a tram to experience Melbourne’s laid-back beach suburbs and the Royal Botanic Garden’s rich cultural heritage.

Day 3: Melbourne’s east and north suburbs

Melbourne’s surrounding suburbs are full of surprises, from hip craft breweries to lively rooftop bars and exhilarating sports events. Here’s how to spend your final day in Melbourne.

Aerial view of the Royal Botanic Gardens © Visit Victoria

Melbourne suburb guide

From laid-back seaside suburbs to the city centre’s street art-clad laneways, Melbourne’s neighbourhoods are as eclectic as they are exciting.

Read time • 4min

Explore more nearby

The Great Ocean Road, Lorne, VIC © Visit Victoria

Trips and itineraries

Melbourne to Adelaide: A 5-day road trip

Portsea Pier, Mornington Peninsula, VIC © Mornington Peninsula

Places near Melbourne to visit

Beech Forest, Otway National Park, VIC © Great Ocean Road Tourism

Trips and itineraries

10-day road trip through regional Victoria

Indigenous symbol - Natural Beauty

We acknowledge the Traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owners of the land, sea and waters of the Australian continent, and recognise their custodianship of culture and Country for over 60,000 years.

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