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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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Melbourne: Up to 50% off Eureka Skydeck 88 tickets
Available on select dates until 31 December 2021, including Father's Day. T&Cs apply.
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Up to 50% off Melbourne experiences
Available until 30 September 2021, including Father's Day. Includes tickets to Eureka Skydeck, Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, Puffing Billy Railway steam train, Luna Park Melbourne, Arthurs Seat Eagle gondola and more. T&Cs apply.
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2-for-1 Eureka Skydeck tickets in Melbourne
Available on select travel dates until 31 December 2021, including Father's Day.
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Available on select dates from 15 August 2021 - 25 January 2022 for a 2-hour experience at The You Yangs.
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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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Domestic flights from $39 each way
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Available until 30 March 2022 for a full day experience.
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Available for travel until 30 July 2022. Includes return airfare, stay at Ovolo Laneways, breakfast, nightly drink and more.
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Melbourne getaways from $12 per night
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Melbourne: VR time travel escape room experience from $37
Available until December 2021 for a 40 to 50-minute experience.
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium admission ticket from $28
Available on select dates until September 2021.
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Melbourne Zoo entry tickets from $30
Available for travel until December 2021.
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Yarra Valley wine and winery tour from Melbourne from $105
Available on select travel dates until 31 March 2022. Include pick up and drop off, lunch and more.
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Available on select hotels until December 2021. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Cairns, Perth, Canberra, Adelaide, Hobart and more.
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Available on Australia flights until June 2022 when you book 7 days in advance. Destinations include Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available on flights from August 2021 - March 2022 departing from Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth and more. Sample fare departs from Sydney.
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Available on select rental dates until December 2021. Destinations include Sydney, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown and more. T&Cs apply.
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Available from 14 July - 20 September 2021 on pick up destinations including Adelaide Airport, Melbourne Airport, Melbourne City and Sydney. Waived fee only applies to one-way rentals. Sample rate is for a 2 Berth JUCY Crib. T&Cs apply.
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Plus get free in-car video worth $60. Vouchers are valid up to 3 years from date of purchase.
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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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