Great Ocean Road, Federation Square, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Things to do, costs, the best time to visit and nearby day trips, with approximate prices and open data sources.
The Great Ocean Road is an Australian National Heritage-listed 240-kilometre stretch of road along the south-eastern coast of Australia, between the Victorian towns of Torquay and Allansford. Built by returned soldiers between 1919 and 1932, and dedicated to soldiers killed during World…
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Federation Square is a venue for arts, culture and public events on the edge of the Melbourne central business district. It covers an area of 3.2 ha at the intersection of Flinders and Swanston Streets built above busy railway lines and…
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The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria are botanic gardens across two sites—in the City of Melbourne and the Cranbourne gardens. The 38-hectare Melbourne Gardens was founded in 1846 when land was reserved on the south side of the Yarra River for a new botanic garden.
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The Queen Victoria Market is a major landmark and public marketplace in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Covering over seven hectares, it is the largest open air market in the Southern…
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The City of Melbourne is a local government area in Victoria, Australia, which constitutes the inner city area of Melbourne. In 2021, the city had an area of 37.7 square kilometres and a population of 149,615.
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Collins Street is a major street in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It was laid out in the first survey of Melbourne, the original 1837 Hoddle Grid, and soon became the most desired address in the city.
Wikipedia ↗Approximate prices per person, in euros. We estimate them from World Bank price levels and our own research; use them for planning and always double-check before booking.
| Hostel bed | €54 |
|---|---|
| Private room, shared bathroom | €86 |
| Private room with bathroom | €114 |
| Standard hotel | €179 |
| Budget | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Food | €35 | €66 |
| Local transport | €9 | €14 |
| If you cook yourself | €19 | |
| Total per day | €158 | €259 |
| Main sights (estimate) | €34 |
|---|---|
| Optional tours and excursions (estimate) | €64 |
💶 3 days in Melbourne & Great Ocean Road: ≈ €572 on a budget or ≈ €875 at a standard level, entrance fees included and flights excluded. Work out your whole trip →
🚇 Public transport and walking. Estimate based on the country's price level (World Bank).
The most pleasant months are February. Monthly averages 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, ERA5 reanalysis).
On a budget, about €158 per person per day (private room with bathroom, food and local transport); at a standard level, about €259. For 3 days, including the main entrance fees, budget ≈ €572 to €875, not counting flights.
Based on average weather over the last 10 years, the most pleasant months are February.
We recommend 3 days to see the essentials without rushing.
The must-sees: Great Ocean Road; Federation Square; Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria; Queen Victoria Market; Melbourne CBD laneways; Collins Street.
Compare on Booking, Hostelworld or Airbnb: look for well-connected neighbourhoods outside the centre. A private room with bathroom costs around €114 per night and a hostel bed €54.
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