Australia's Culture Capitol and where I spent the majority of my 8 years in Australia. Melbourne is famous for its sport, restaurant and art scene. While there certainly plenty of things for a tourist to do, this city is more about- food, wine and da...
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Where to Stay
Tour Option
What to Do
Restaurants/Bars
Etc Etc
Where to Stay
Literally stay inside a retro camper on a Melbourne rooftop
HOTEL NO
Stunning Hotel and famous for its brunch buffet
The Langham, Melbourne
Boutique stay in Melbourne
Adelphi Hotel, Melbourne, Australia
A great Melbourne hotel stay
Boutique Hotel in Melbourne | Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders
Budget / Hostel option if thats ya vibe
The Nunnery Accommodation, Melbourne, Australia
QT is my favorite hotel chain and I will always recommend them
QT Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
Art hotel, out of the cbd in a cool fun neighborhood
Art Series - The Cullen, Melbourne, Australia
Tour Option
This would be an absolutely packed day tour. But if you're short on time, its a great option
Brighton Bathing Boxes, Puffing Billy & Phillip Island Day Tour - Klook Australia
Great Ocean Road is an absolute Must
Great Ocean Road One Day Bus Tour - Klook Australia
A good multicity option
Southern Capitals - City Meets Bush
G Adventures- Ive done G Adventures tours before, theyre a great way to see a lot (in a short amount of time) and meet other travelers
South Australia, Melbourne & the Great Ocean Road
What to Do
Melbourne takes coffee very, very seriously. Find some of the best cafes
Coffee Lovers Walking Tour in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - Klook Australia
I made this playlist about all my videos about Melbourne
Life in Melbourne, Australia Playlist
My literal favorite day trip. Treat ya self
Peninsula Hot Springs
Most people come to Melbs and take pictures and Hozier Lane, but real ones know ACDC is the spot
ACDC Lane, Destination, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
My personal favorites are found in Brunswick
Melbourne's best vintage shopping, thrift stores and op ...
Free Museum! Come for the Triennial that happens every 3 years or so
National Gallery of Victoria
Super cute market
The Rose St. Artists' Market
You can't come to Melbourne and not see a footy game…or a Taylor Swift concert
Melbourne Cricket Ground
My favorite theatre in Melbourne
Cinema Nova
A really cool hike, can do a guided tour if you prefer
Grampians National Park
Unique store to satisfy any morbid curiosity you may have
Wunderkammer
in Melbs, coffee is an art. Learn how to do it right
The Espresso School
Sleep and dinner at Werribee Zoo, like youre on safari
Werribee Zoo Deluxe Safari Adventure Experience - Klook Australia
Great Ocean Road is a MUST. It will be along day but its well worth it
From Melbourne: Great Ocean Road, 12 Apostles, Wildlife Tour
Restaurants/Bars
The Rooftop Bar is killer in the summer, or find the hidden speakeasy style Music Room
Pizza by the slice but also head to the back in the “Staff only” area to find a speakeasy bar
Pizza Pizza Pizza
Thursgays. Enough said.
Yah Yah's - A weekend club for zombies
Deli but make it 100% Vegan- think sliced “meats” and various other treats
Smith + Deli
Okay not technically in Melbourne but this winery is worth the visit
Montalto
Drinks and pizza
Heartbreaker
a Thai Restaurant inside a parking garage. Cash only. its worth it, trust me.
Soi 38 Melbourne
The theme changes every year. Only open during summer
AFLOAT
A jaw droppingly gorgeous cafe for you and your friends
Alimentari Smith Street
French Patisserie. Cute snack stop. But also found on the “Paris End of Collins”, a great shopping area full of stores like Louis Vuitton and Chanel
La Belle Miette - Melbourne's macaron specialist patisserie
Indigenous Australian food
Big Esso by Mabu Mabu
Burgers inside a train car on a cbd rooftop
Easey's
Food truck park. A few locations (brunswick etc)
Welcome to Thornbury
1900s vibes on the river. You can even rent a rowboat
Studley Park Boathouse
thats literally the phone number. Started during the pandemic, you would literally call 1800 Lasagne and they would deliver you lasagne. It became so popular its not a literal place
1800 Lasagne
Good coffee and vibes in the heart of the city
Higher Ground
Kind of cheesy (or so you'd think) but its not actually.. The food is really good and its fun! drink out of a horn!
Mjølner
Etc Etc
To make your makeup last for a full day of drinking and touring
Setting & Finishing Spray
Australian eSim
Brightline eSIM for Australia - Klook
Only if you need transport from Airport to City Center
SkyBus Melbourne Tullamarine Airport Express Transfer Ticket - Klook Australia
Custom made and affordable jeans
Dejour Jeans
Melbourne's train system. Its honestly not bad!
Journey planner - Public Transport Victoria
How I moved to Australia, as an American
Moving to Australia as an American: Why I Chose Melbourne & How to Immigrate from the US
