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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

3 days in Melbourne

Laneway coffee, street art and sport-mad culture. Here's how to spend 3 days in Melbourne: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Melbourne trip is January, February and March. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
January, February, March
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Melbourne itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Melbourne central business district~$5
The Melbourne central business district is the city centre and main commercial district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. As of the 2021 census, the CBD had a population of 54,941
12:30
Parks and gardens of Melbourne
Melbourne is Australia's second largest city and widely considered to be a garden city, with Victoria being nicknamed "the Garden State". Renowned as one of the most livable cities
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Timeline of Melbourne history~$5
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
12:30
Hoddle Grid~$5
The Hoddle Grid is the contemporary name given to the approximately 1.61-by-0.80-kilometre grid of streets that form the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
16:00
General Post Office, Melbourne~$5
The General Post Office, situated on the corner of Elizabeth and Bourke streets in Melbourne, is the former General Post Office for Victoria, Australia.
3

Day 3

09:00
Melbourne~$5
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Victoria and the second-most populous city in Australia. The city's name generally refers to a 9,993-squa
12:30
Distorted Music Festival~$5
The Distorted Music Festival was an Australian electronic music festival held at Melbourne's Brown Alley on 10 December 2005.
16:00
Electoral district of City of Melbourne~$5
The Electoral district of City of Melbourne was one of the original sixteen electoral districts of the old unicameral Victorian Legislative Council of 1851 to 1856; Victoria having

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What 3 days in Melbourne costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Melbourne: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Melbourne?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Melbourne without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Melbourne?+

Start with Melbourne central business district, Parks and gardens of Melbourne and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Melbourne cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Melbourne?+

The best months to visit Melbourne are January, February, March and April, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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