Should we drive the Great Ocean Road and Phillip Island in two days?
Four adults have five Melbourne days and are considering one coastal overnight immediately after landing.
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Melbourne City Itineraries
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How can we split four Melbourne days between city sights and a day trip?
We want galleries, markets, neighbourhoods and perhaps one trip beyond the city.
Should we spend a free Melbourne afternoon in Fitzroy or St Kilda?
We want a few hours of walking, a market and lunch outside the CBD.
What can a repeat visitor do in Melbourne without a car?
We have seen the headline sights and want easy-to-navigate local outings from a central base.
What should we do on a spontaneous Melbourne visit during Grand Prix week?
We arrive with little planned and expect events and transport to be busy.
Is a paid Melbourne laneway tour useful if I know the city a little?
I have visited before but want a more focused walk without paying for information I could find myself.
How should we use two free Melbourne days without a car?
We already have a short city tour and want to explore more while staying near the eastern CBD.
How should two visitors use two car-free days in Melbourne?
We want one day seeing the city and another for Phillip Island, with possible interest in a steam-train visit.
How can I use one free Melbourne day around a Koorie Heritage Trust visit?
My short stay already includes a cultural visit and a possible Healesville Sanctuary and Dandenong Ranges tour on another day.
What is a manageable first Melbourne itinerary with a teenager?
We have never visited Melbourne and will also attend a major sports game.
What can I explore in Melbourne beyond the main tourist sights?
I have seen the central landmarks and want a more relaxed day with neighbourhood walks, food and places locals use.
Do I need a car for five days based in Melbourne?
We want city time and perhaps one regional outing, and are deciding where to stay.