Melbourne Travel Guide
Melbourne Itineraries
WEEKEND IN MELBOURNE
Itinerary
48 HOURS FOR FOODIES
Itinerary
Stay in Melbourne
Things to Do in South Yarra, Melbourne – Where to Stay, Shop, Eat, Drink and Explore
Things to do in South Yarra, Melbourne, include checking into…
Where to Stay in Melbourne – Best Melbourne City Centre Hotels from Mid-Range to Luxury
Where to stay in Melbourne when it comes to the…
Accomodation
Insurance
Eat in Melbourne
Things to Do in South Yarra, Melbourne – Where to Stay, Shop, Eat, Drink and Explore
Things to do in South Yarra, Melbourne, include checking into…
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2019 Guide – What to Do, Eat, Drink, See, and More
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2019 kicked off yesterday on…
Drink in Melbourne
Coffee Around the World — Coffee Lovers Guide to World’s Best Coffee Destinations
Our guide to coffee around the world is a selective…
Things to Do in South Yarra, Melbourne – Where to Stay, Shop, Eat, Drink and Explore
Things to do in South Yarra, Melbourne, include checking into…
Explore Melbourne
Things to Do in South Yarra, Melbourne – Where to Stay, Shop, Eat, Drink and Explore
Things to do in South Yarra, Melbourne, include checking into…
Things to Do in Echuca, Victoria – Where to Stay, Cruise, Eat and Explore on the Murray River
Things to do in Echuca on the Murray River in…
Experience Melbourne
A Melbourne Cafe Culture Walk in the Land of the Long Flat White
A Melbourne cafe culture walk to get a taste of…
Discovering Melbourne’s Hidden Secrets on a Lanes and Arcades Tour
Discovering Melbourne’s ‘hidden secrets’ on a Lanes and Arcades tour…
Book Melbourne Tours
Absorb Melbourne
Best Melbourne Museums for Learning About the History and Culture of the City
A priority for us on trips back to Australia is…
Meandering the Masala Trail in Dandenong in Melbourne
Meandering the Masala Trail in Dandenong in Melbourne provides a taste of Little India…
Shop Melbourne
Price Check Australia – What Groceries Cost in Australia If You’re Self-Catering
Price Check Australia gives you an idea of what groceries…
Things to Do in South Yarra, Melbourne – Where to Stay, Shop, Eat, Drink and Explore
Things to do in South Yarra, Melbourne, include checking into…
Festivals & Events in Melbourne
Best Australian Food and Drink Festivals 2024-2025 Month-By-Month Guide
The best Australian food and drink festivals being held in…
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2019 Guide – What to Do, Eat, Drink, See, and More
Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2019 kicked off yesterday on…
Melbourne Local Knowledge
Matt Skinner on Melbourne, Wine, Bars and Food
Melbourne wine guy Matt Skinner may be a comparatively young bloke…
Local Knowledge: Kenneth Meow from Melbourne
In our latest edition of Local Knowledge from Melbourne, Australia, Kenneth…
Melbourne Resources
Monday Memories: Sublime Sunset at St Kilda Pier, Melbourne
We were blessed with brilliant weather during our Melbourne stay…
Melbourne on a Budget – How to Experience Melbourne More Affordably
Australia is an expensive destination to visit, regardless of the…
Melbourne Essentials
WHEN TO GO
Dec-Feb Can be extremely hot, but that doesn’t stop tennis, F1 and music fans from flocking to the city.
Apr-Sep April has the best walking weather, getting crisper as winter begins.
Oct-Nov Can be cool but is busy due to football finals and horse racing fanatics.
HEALTH
Melbourne has a very good healthcare system, but of course always buy comprehensive insurance. Despite its reputation for dangerous creatures, you won’t find many of these in urban areas, apart from the ocassional spider. Given Melbourne’s liberal drinking hours, hangovers are your main concern. Recommended Vaccinations
VISAS
Only New Zealanders do not need a visa for Australia. There are myriad classes of visas, but if you’re coming for a holiday (depending which passport you have) and you are staying for less than three months, apply for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority) with a cost of UAD$20. For other visas visit the visa finder page of the Australian Government.
LOCAL TIME
Time in Melbourne:Melbourne’s Time Zone is (GMT+11) Melbourne’s daylight saving (one hour forward) generally starts in October and finishes in April.
WEATHER
CURRENT MELBOURNE WEATHER
TRANSPORTATION
AIR/LAND/SEA
Melbourne’s main airport, Tullamarine (MEL) is the city’s only international airport and main domestic airport. There is a convenient SkyBus service to the main Southern Cross train station and a free shuttle on to many hotels. There are taxis and Uber but trams, trains and buses are convenient, paying by using a ‘myki‘ debit-type card that’s better value the longer you stay. There is also a bike-sharing system (a helmet is required).