About Melbourne
Melbourne is one of Australia's major cities, home to around 5,435,590 people.
Best time
The warmer, drier months for the outdoors
Weather
Mild to tropical, with plenty of sunshine
Experiences
Things to do in Melbourne
1
Federation Square and Yarra River
2
Laneways and street art (Hosier Lane)
3
Royal Botanic Gardens
4
Queen Victoria Market
5
St Kilda Beach and pier penguins
6
NGV International
7
Brighton Bathing Boxes
8
Great Ocean Road day trip
Budget travel
Free things to do in Melbourne
Federation Square and Yarra River
Laneways and street art (Hosier Lane)
Royal Botanic Gardens
Queen Victoria Market
St Kilda Beach and pier penguins
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Federation Square and Yarra River
- Visit Laneways and street art (Hosier Lane)
- Visit Royal Botanic Gardens
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Queen Victoria Market
- Visit St Kilda Beach and pier penguins
- Visit NGV International
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit Brighton Bathing Boxes
- Visit Great Ocean Road day trip
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $
Queen Victoria Market stalls
Market food · The city's great produce market
- $
Pellegrini's Espresso Bar
Italian café · Bourke Street espresso institution since 1954
- $$
Supernormal
Asian · Andrew McConnell favourite
- $$
Typewriter / Hardware Société
Brunch · Brunch institutions locals queue for
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$
Hotel Windsor Melbourne
CBD · Victorian grande dame
- $$$$
The Langham Melbourne
Southbank · Yarra River luxury
- $$$
QT Melbourne
CBD · Design hotel tourist favourite
Shopping
- Rentabike
- Freddys Bike Tours & Rentals
In pictures
Melbourne gallery
Keep exploring
