Destination
Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is Australia's culture and coffee capital, a city of laneway bars, big sporting events and day trips to the Great Ocean Road and Yarra Valley.
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | fine |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | fine |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- January: Australian Open tennis over the last two weeks of January.
- March: Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park in March.
- November: Melbourne Cup horse race on the first Tuesday of November.
- June, July, August: Cool, grey winter around 13°C, fine for museums, football and food.
Where to stay in Melbourne
- CBD laneways: Coffee bars, street art and rooftop bars within the free tram zone.
- Southbank: Riverside hotels next to the arts precinct and Crown casino.
- Fitzroy and Collingwood: Vintage shops, live music and the city's most creative restaurants.
- St Kilda: Bayside beach suburb with cake shops, Luna Park and the penguins at the pier.
- South Yarra: Chapel Street shopping and boutique hotels near the Royal Botanic Gardens.
What to do in Melbourne
- Laneway coffee crawl and the street art of Hosier Lane
- Great Ocean Road drive to the Twelve Apostles
- Penguin Parade at Phillip Island
- Queen Victoria Market
- AFL football match at the MCG
- Yarra Valley wineries and Dandenong Ranges
Good to know
| Airports | Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | Australia/Melbourne |
| Kind of trip | city, food, culture, wine, road-trip |
Questions about Melbourne
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
October, November, December, January, February, March and April.
Do US citizens need a passport for Melbourne?
Yes. Melbourne is in Australia; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Melbourne on the ground?
Melbourne is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.