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Melbourne | The Ultimate Travel Guide
Where to stay, what to do and when to do to Australia's culture capital.
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Melbourne is stylish, artsy and proud to be called the “culture capital of Australia”. This is the birthplace of brunch, chic cafes and hipster trends. Drink coffee, go to a museum or take to the grandstands to watch the Grand Prix - Melbourne has it all and much more.
Accommodation choices in Melbourne are as numerous as its cafes and cater to all budgets and tastes, from luxurious hotels to budget hostels.
To get the best bang for your buck, read reviews on booking sites and take advantage of our hotel deals before making your booking.
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Getting around Melbourne
While the CBD is compact and rather walkable, if you're going to areas like St Kilda or are arriving by plane at either Tullamarine or Avalon, you'll need to take public transport, a taxi/uber, book an airport shuttle or get a hire car.
Melbourne public transport
The city has an extensive tram network, which is free to use within the designated free tram zone (see the map below). There are also trains and buses to get to areas outside of the city centre.
Paying for transport: An electronic Myki card can be bought for $6 and topped up at train stops or local retailers. Trips are free within the CBD free tram zone or $4.10 per trip for transport outside the free tram zone. The Myki card can be used on all trains, trams and buses.
Best apps for getting around: Public Transport Victoria provides a free app that has countdowns for trains, trams and buses. It shows locations for Myki retail outlets and includes a journey planner.
Taxis and Uber in Melbourne
Taxi: You can hail a taxi from the street or find them at taxi ranks at busy locations throughout the city. Taxis can be called in advance for a booking.
Uber: Uber is available throughout Melbourne. If you're planning on taking an UberX to/from the airport, expect to pay about $49-$63 from Tullamarine Airport or $90-$120 from Avalon Airport. Other rideshare services, including Didi and Ola are also available.
What's there to do in Melbourne?
Whether you're looking for the best areas to visit in Melbourne or just a list of the top attractions and things to do, there's plenty to do in the city and its surrounds.
Visit Federation Square, shop on Bourke Street Mall or browse the funky shops in Fitzroy. Culture vultures can pop into the National Gallery of Victoria in between coffees and brunch in DeGraves Street. If you're a sport fan, catch a match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
If you're staying in the city for more than a couple days, head further afield and take a day trip out to Great Ocean Road and see the sea cliffs, beaches and wildlife along the panoramic stretch of Victoria's coast. The Yarra Valley, Victoria's renowned wine region, is within easy reach of the city with vineyards as close as an hour from Melbourne's CBD.
Melbourne travel deals
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Australia-wide stays from $13 per night
Available on select stay dates until December 2021. Sample stay is at Elephant Backpacker Sydney - Hostel. Destinations include Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin and more.
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Domestic flights from $59 return
Available on Australia flights from July - September 2021. Destinations include Brisbane, Perth, Gold Coast and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Melbourne with Jetstar.
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Available on select travel dates to attractions including Melbourne Zoo, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium and Melbourne Star.
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2-for-1 Melbourne Star Observation Wheel tickets
Available until 17 September 2021.
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Available on select dates from 23 July - 10 October 2021. Includes return transfers from Melbourne.
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Available from 23 July - 17 September 2021.
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Available on select dates from 24 July - 17 December 2021.
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Available on flights from July - December 2021. Sample fare is Melbourne-Sydney with Jetstar. Destinations include Canberra, Cairns, Brisbane, Adelaide, Launceston, Newcastle and more.
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Available on select travel dates in 2021. Sample rate if for a stay at Burvale Hotel.
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Available on select travel dates until 15 December 2022. Destinations include Brisbane, Hobart, Adelaide, Cairns, Whitsundays and more.
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Available for travel from 15 August 2021 - 15 August 2022. Package includes return airfares, stay at Mansfield Glamping, breakfast, bottle of sparkling wine and more. Valid for 2 persons.
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Available on select stay dates until December 2021. Destinations include Gold Coast, Brisbane, Melbourne, Cairns, Sydney, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on select dates until March 2022. Destinations includes Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Gold Coast. T&Cs apply.
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Available on car hires until 31 August 23021 at Hertz Franklin Street, Melbourne. T&Cs apply.
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Available on rentals until 31 December 2021 when you book a minimum of 5 consecutive days rental. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on rentals until 31 August 2021 when you use the code. T&Cs apply.
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Available on stays booked 60 days in advance. Destinations include Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Christchurch, Te Anau and more. T&Cs apply.
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Flights in Australia from $36 each way
Available on flights until September 2021 to destinations including Hobart, Gold Coast, Canberra, Adelaide, Brisbane and more. Sample fare is Melbourne-Sydney with Jetstar.
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Available on stays from August - October 2021. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Cairns, Adelaide, Darwin and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on flights until 30 September 2021. Destinations include Melbourne, Adelaide, Burnie and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Gold Coast.
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Available on flights until 30 September 2021. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns, Perth, Uluru and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available from Thursdays to Mondays until 17 September 2021.
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Available on select dates until December 2021.
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Available on activities including skydiving, hot air ballooning, whale watching, rally driving, quad biking and more. Minimum spend of $350 required. Destinations include Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney, Adelaide and more. T&Cs apply.
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Victoria flights from $36 each way
Available on flights from July - October 2021. Sample fare is Sydney-Melbourne with Jetstar. Other destinations include Mildura, Avalon, Albury and Bendigo.
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Available on Australia flights from July - September 2021. Destinations include Cairns, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, Brisbane and more. Sample fare is Sydney-Adelaide with Jetstar.
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Available on select dates until September 2021 for a 30-minute experience.
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2-for-1 Eureka Skydeck tickets in Melbourne
Available on select travel dates until 9 January 2022.
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Up to 20% off Bellarine Peninsula tour from Melbourne
Available on select travel dates from 18 September 2021 - 29 January 2022. Includes lunch, sightseeing boat tour and more.
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Available from 18 September - 3 October 2021 for a 1-hour flight experience. Includes return transfers, tea and coffee before the flight, and more.
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Available on select dates from September - December 2021 for a full day experience.
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Available on select travel dates from 19 September - 3 October 2021 for a full day experience.
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Australia-wide flights from $26 each way
Available on select flight dates from July 2021 - March 2022. Sample fare is Melbourne-Sydney with Jetstar. Destinations include Melbourne, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Launceston, Newcastle, Ballina, Brisbane and more.
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