29 days in Melbourne Itinerary

The state of Victoria crown jewel, Melbourne boasts shaded streets, leafy residential neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and a picturesque city center.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Melbourne Museum and Old Melbourne Gaol. Change things up with these side-trips from Melbourne: Sovereign Hill (in Ballarat), The Great Ocean Road (in Torquay) and Ventnor (Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Kitty Miller Bay, &more). Dedicate the 1st (Mon) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. On the 5th (Fri), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Royal Botanic Gardens, examine the collection at Australian Sports Museum, appreciate the history behind Shrine of Remembrance, and wander the streets of Melbourne Central.

For ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Melbourne trip planner.

Expect a daytime high around 32°C in February, and nighttime lows around 16°C.