Best Time to Visit Melbourne for 3 Days Itinerary, What to Do & Where to Go

Day 1 | Morning

MELBOURNE SKYDECK

Opening Hours: Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Ticket Price: 25 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006

Eureka Skydeck 88, located on the 88th floor, is 285 meters above the ground. With a direct elevator, you can overlook the entire city of Melbourne, 360 degrees, in a few seconds. There is a viewfinder for accurate observation of important landmarks throughout Melbourne. There is a small outdoor area called The Terrace that is closed during strong winds. There is also a glass cube called The Edge that extends out of the edge of the building. If you are looking for excitement, you can challenge the Serendipity mobile glass cube. You can slowly launch out of the building along with the cube, hanging in the air, which is extremely exciting.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Ashish : bit steep price to see but worth it...you get to see the view of Melbourne from the deck. don’t forget to walk to different restaurants and try it out.

Trip.com User: Amazing view of all the Melbourne. If in the sky not clouds you can see all the attractions of this amazing city on 360 degrees view.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at MELBOURNE SKYDECK, you can head to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Opening Hours: Open on Sat-Sun,9:30am-6:00pm;Open on Mon-Fri,10:00am-5:30pm

Ticket Price: 42 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: King St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

The Melbourne Aquarium is located on the banks of the Yarra River. It's a circular structure decked out in a blue-white color scheme. The aquarium has many exciting areas to explore for an unforgettable travel experience. It's home to Australia's massive Australian saltwater crocodiles, a rich variety of seahorse and sea dragon species as well as king and gentoo penguins. The idea of having a bit of fun with huge sea turtles and hide and seek with Nemo is no fantasy here. You can even take a transparent glass bottom boat for an adventure behind the curtain while traveling back and forth on the water yourself in search of excitement.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: There were many scallops and various marine life, and the alligator was impressive.

Trip.com User: Really good place to go once

Day 1 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Quay West Suites Melbourne in advance, because all the tourists head to SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium love staying at it.

Quay West Suites Melbourne

Located in Melbourne CBD, Quay West Suites Melbourne is a perfect starting point from which to explore Melbourne. The hotel offers a wide range of amenities and perks to ensure you have a great time. Take advantage of the hotel's casino, 24-hour room service, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas, valet parking. Television LCD/plasma screen, clothes rack, complimentary instant coffee, complimentary tea, linens can be found in selected guestrooms. Take a break from a long day and make use of hot tub, fitness center, sauna, golf course (within 3 km), indoor pool. Friendly staff, great facilities and close proximity to all that Melbourne has to offer are three great reasons you should stay at Quay West Suites Melbourne.

Day 2 | Morning

Melbourne Zoo

Opening Hours: Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Ticket Price: 38 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: Elliott Ave, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia

In the heart of Melbourne, you will find Australia's oldest zoo, The Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens or Melbourne Zoo for short. Easily discover 320 animal species from different climates or stay overnight at the historical Elephant House to view nocturnal animals in their natural habitats through guided tours. The Melbourne Zoo opened to the public eye in 1862 and offers 55 acres of exotic animal sanctuaries, flower gardens and picnic areas. Keep your family in awe by taking a stroll through the Butterfly House, the Great Flight Aviary or The Trails of the Elephants.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The animals are walking around at the feet and can be fed to kangaroos, but unfortunately, you can't hold a koala, and the peacocks spread their wings next to it, which is amazing, because it is a local day trip, so I don't know how much the ticket price is, it is very easy to bring children, the staff in the park are very kind, Feeding is only for the feed sold in the local garden.

Trip.com User: Many unique animals in Australia, there are special people to explain and kiss koalas to take photos, feed kangaroos, and many more animals to visit, is a must-see place for the old and young, it is more convenient to buy tickets in trip.

Day 2 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Melbourne Zoo, you can head to Puffing Billy Railway, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Puffing Billy Railway

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 37 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-5 Hours

Location: 1 Old Monbulk Rd, Belgrave VIC 3160, Australia

The ancient Puffing Billy Railway started in the early 20th century and is now a famous tourist train, becoming one of the more popular tourist activities in Melbourne. The small train has witnessed historical changes in Melbourne for the past hundred years. The small train, with a speed of only 20 kilometers per hour, takes you back to the not so distant past. The open wooden carriage allows you to intimately connect with nature and breathe in the purity of forest air. Shortly after the train leaves the Belgrave station, passengers will see the most famous landmark of the Puffing Billy railway line, the Monbec Creek Trestle. In addition, there are many stations along the way where passengers may exit the train.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: very nice experience to take the steam train. my boy loves it so much. of course you cannot choose where to seat and which wagon to seat. the seat are allocated by the personnel on site. the only thing is you shall try to seat at the fat end wagon to avoid smoke .....

Trip.com User: Always had a good time on the 5 occasions I have travelled on the Puffing Billy. A great excuse to bring out the inner child.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Lakeside Cottage Luxury B&B is the best places.

Lakeside Cottage Luxury B&B

Offering free WiFi and free breakfast, Lakeside Cottage Luxury B&B is located in Mount Dandenong. Guests enjoy a hot tub and a garden with BBQ facilities. Breakfast includes your choice of continental and cooked items, including bacon, eggs, fresh fruit, yogurt, cheese, fresh bread, cereal and pancake mix. All rooms offer a patio, a spa bath and a kitchenette. Each air-conditioned room has a TV, lake and mountain views and an ensuite bathroom with a shower and bathtub. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing. The property offers free parking. Lakeside Cottage Luxury B&B was a finalist in the 2014 RACV Tourism Awards.

Day 3 | Morning

Cook's Cottage

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 6.9 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Fitzroy Garden,Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

Captain Cook's hut is located in Fitzroy Gardens in the heart of Melbourne. This is a real hut, simple, simple, even rough, with sloping roof tiles and stone walls. The dark brown reveals the ancient vicissitudes. 1. A building in the true sense of the 18th century James Cook was born in this cottage in Yorkshire, England in 1728. He was the first foreigner to discover the Australian mainland and landed, and the first time he declared Australia to belong to the United Kingdom. To commemorate James Cook, the discoverer of Australia and the famous British navigator, in 1934, when the 100th anniversary of the founding of Melbourne was celebrated, the famous Australian industrialist Sir Russell invested in the purchase of Captain Cook's former residence in the United Kingdom as a gift. To the people of Melbourne. People carefully disassembled the former residence, numbered each piece of building material, packed it in a box, shipped it from the UK to Melbourne, and assembled it as it was. The house was brick by brick, not even a single nail or screw was left behind. It was then built as is in Fitzroy Gardens. Captain Cook's Cottage is thus the only building in Melbourne that is truly built in the 18th century. Of course, it has also become a place for many tourists to visit. In fact, Captain Cook spent his entire life exploring uncharted lands, and he probably never set foot in this Yorkshire home at the time. 2. The hut is surrounded by trees and shrubs. When I came to this hut, I saw that the hut was surrounded by trees and shrubs that were carefully trimmed by the locals. There were trees and some flowers and plants in the courtyard. The hut consists of three parts. The one on the left is a bungalow. , in the middle is a small two-story building, and on the right is a partial room. The trinity is very ordinary, and there is nothing special about it. There is also a chimney on the right side of the ridge on the second floor. The whole house is not big, and the walls are covered with green vines. The first letters of Captain Cook's father James and his mother Grace are still engraved on the stone beams of the gate. 3. The interior furnishings are arranged according to the situation at the time. The hut is divided into upper and lower layers. Upstairs is the bedroom of Captain Cook's parents. There is a double bed in the room, there are curtains outside, and there are several chairs next to it. Mirror. On the little table were candlesticks and a hat that my father had worn, and against the wall stood my mother's spinning wheel. These old furniture bring the atmosphere of a working family. There is a kitchen and living room downstairs, and a small bedroom where Cook lives. The interior furnishings are arranged according to the situation at that time. 4. Captain Cook's bronze statue Next to the path at the entrance of the hut, there is a bronze statue of Captain Cook, wearing a triangular cap, tights, knee-length leggings and buckled shoes, and a nautical chart in his left hand. , holding a monocular in his right hand, his deep eyes staring calmly into the distance. Many tourists will take pictures with the captain here. There is also a photo board next to the statue where you can stick your head into the Captain Cosplay family, you may wish to try it and make yourself a member of the 18th century family. There is also a red mailbox in front of the hut, which is very eye-catching. You can buy a postcard at the commissary next to the scenic spot and send it to relatives and friends in the distance. Postcards sent here will receive Australia Post's postmark as a souvenir from Cook's Cottage. In addition, if you have enough time, you can visit Fitzroy Gardens by the way, with lush green trees, fragrant birds and flowers, with a strong romantic color of the English countryside.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Melbourne Museum.

Melbourne Museum

Opening Hours: Sun - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Ticket Price: 15 AUD

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: 11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia

The Melbourne Museum was built in July 1996 and officially opened to the public in November 2000. It is the largest and innovative museum in the southern hemisphere. It is located in Carlton Gardens with the Royal Exhibition Hall. 1. Regional introduction The museum has three floors. The first floor includes the Bangiraka Indigenous Cultural Center, the Pacific Exhibition Hall, the Forest Exhibition Hall, the Science and Life Exhibition Hall, the Children's Hall, as well as shops and cafes; the second floor includes the Melbourne Exhibition Hall, the Mind and Body Exhibition Hall, Evolution Showroom; lower level includes Discovery Center and IMAX Cinema. 2. Collections and displays The collections and displays of the Melbourne Museum are amazing. You can see dinosaur fossils at the entrance, and there is also a 20-meter-long blue whale skeleton specimen, which is extremely rare. In more than 20 exhibition halls and independent exhibition halls, the museum has prepared all-inclusive content, and there are more than a dozen permanent exhibitions currently open. 3. Natural culture Nature is obviously the focus of the museum. The Science and Life Pavilion offers "Bees", "Life of Insects", "Ocean Life: Exploring Our Sea", "Human Body", "Consciousness: Enter The Labyrinth" and "From Darwin to DNA" at the Evolution Pavilion. 4. Indoor forest area The three-story indoor forest area introduces the ecological functions of the forest from the forest hierarchy, water conservation, plant composition, the seasonal distinction of Australian forests, and forest fires that often occur in Australia's dry season. There are also some Australian forests in it. Common birds and ants. The "Forest Secret" in the pavilion is at the center of the building, creating an ecosystem that is exactly the same as the natural environment, showing the trees, plants, wildlife and insects in Victoria's high mountains. Walking into the forest corridor, you will see more than 8,000 Australian plants planted here. In addition, there are insect exhibition areas and evolution areas that display the mysteries of the biological world. 5. The style of the style museum is very modern, which forms a strong contrast with the classical style of the Royal Exhibition Hall next to it. In addition to creating a visual effect, the metal frame and glass curtain wall also draw more natural light into the public spaces of the pavilion. You will see that the staff in the museum are wearing brightly colored work clothes, exuding a strong aboriginal cultural style, which contrasts with the avant-garde architectural form.

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