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5-day itinerary

The Perfect 5 Days in Melbourne

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A balanced 5-day plan for Melbourne, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. Royal Exhibition Building

    Morning

    Royal Exhibition Building

    A stunning 19th-century masterpiece and Melbourne's only World Heritage–listed building, radiating grandeur and history.

    1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
  2. Carlton Gardens

    Afternoon

    Carlton Gardens

    Stroll through stunning Victorian gardens surrounding the iconic Royal Exhibition Building, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    1 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  3. Melbourne Museum

    Evening

    Melbourne Museum

    Explore Australia's natural wonders, dinosaurs, and culture under one iconic roof in Carlton Gardens.

Where to eat: Stop 132: St Kilda Station — A well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Sights & Experiences

  1. IMAX Melbourne

    Morning

    IMAX Melbourne

    Experience blockbusters and documentaries on one of the world's largest IMAX screens in Melbourne.

    10 min walk · 0.8 km to the next stop
  2. Comedy Theatre

    Afternoon

    Comedy Theatre

    Melbourne's beloved Comedy Theatre delivers world-class laughs in a stunning heritage-listed Art Deco setting.

    3 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
  3. Princess Theatre

    Evening

    Princess Theatre

    Melbourne's breathtaking 19th-century landmark dazzles with ornate architecture and world-class theatrical performances.

Where to eat: McDonald's — Burgers — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 3

Culture & Icons

  1. ACMI

    Morning

    ACMI

    Explore the art and culture of film, TV, and digital media in stunning Federation Square.

    4 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
  2. Hamer Hall

    Afternoon

    Hamer Hall

    Melbourne's stunning riverside concert hall hosts world-class performances within the iconic Arts Centre complex.

    4 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
  3. MPavillion

    Evening

    MPavillion

    A boldly reimagined pavilion built fresh each year, then relocated to a permanent Melbourne home.

Where to eat: +39 Pizzeria — Italian — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 4

Culture & Icons

  1. Arts Centre Melbourne

    Morning

    Arts Centre Melbourne

    Melbourne's iconic performing arts complex dazzles with world-class theatre, music, and dance under its striking spire.

    3 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
  2. National Gallery of Victoria

    Afternoon

    National Gallery of Victoria

    Australia's premier art museum, housing centuries of masterpieces in a stunning free-entry gallery.

    7 min walk · 0.5 km to the next stop
  3. Malthouse Theatre

    Evening

    Malthouse Theatre

    Melbourne's home of daring contemporary theatre, staging provocative productions in a stunning converted malthouse.

Where to eat: 400 Gradi — Pizza — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 5

Culture & Icons

  1. Shrine of Remembrance

    Morning

    Shrine of Remembrance

    Melbourne's solemn stone sanctuary honoring Victoria's WWI heroes, with breathtaking city skyline views.

    17 min walk · 1.3 km to the next stop
  2. Birrarung Marr

    Afternoon

    Birrarung Marr

    A scenic riverside park weaving Melbourne's skyline and Yarra River into one stunning, unforgettable outdoor escape.

    10 min drive · 1.9 km to the next stop
  3. Flagstaff Gardens

    Evening

    Flagstaff Gardens

    Melbourne's oldest park offers lush lawns, grand fig trees, and sweeping city skyline views.

Where to eat: 8bit — Burgers — a well-loved local spot.

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