Melbourne itinerary
What to do in Melbourne
A simple Melbourne itinerary for first-time visitors who want the city highlights plus one strong day trip.
Melbourne is less about one famous landmark and more about the way the city layers food, galleries, sport, markets, and neighbourhoods. This plan keeps the city days walkable and leaves space for one regional trip.
1 day in Melbourne
Start at Flinders Street Station, walk Degraves Street and Hosier Lane, visit Federation Square and the NGV, then finish with Queen Victoria Market or dinner around Fitzroy.
2 days in Melbourne
Use day one for the CBD, laneways, NGV, and markets. Use day two for Fitzroy, Collingwood, Carlton, St Kilda, or the Royal Botanic Gardens.
3 to 4 days in Melbourne
Add the Great Ocean Road if scenery is your priority, Yarra Valley if food and wine matter more, or Phillip Island for wildlife.