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Melbourne with a day in Geelong

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Route and nights

  1. Melbourne7 nights

Trip format: Single base + day trip · One city hotel for every night

Tradeoff: A day trip avoids repacking. Check the last return option and whether the travel time is worth the outing.

Compare: Local transit, rail, ferry or road for the outing as applicable

Trip stats

Trip days
8
Nights
7
Home Bases
1
Scheduled entries
47

Days by place

Melbourne
7
Geelong
1

Hotels and other stays

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street
7 nights

Schedule by type

Activity
21
Meal
21
Lodging
2
Rail
2
Ground transport
1

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 Melbourne
  1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street
  2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Federation Square, Melbourne

    Skip the walk if you arrive later.

  3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders StreetMelbourne
Day 2 Melbourne
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
  2. to · Activity Browse the produce and prepared-food aisles at Queen Victoria Market Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne

    Check the market’s trading days and individual stall hours before fixing the day.

  3. to · Activity Compare the surrounding streets and take a coffee break North Melbourne
  4. to · Meal Choose lunch at or near the market Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
  5. to · Activity Walk a short café and shop route through Carlton Carlton, Melbourne
  6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders StreetMelbourne
Day 3 Melbourne
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
  2. to · Activity Walk from Flinders Street Station toward the arts precinct Arts Precinct, Melbourne
  3. to · Activity Choose a collection at NGV International NGV International, Melbourne

    Check the exhibition calendar and allow separate time for ticketed shows.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops NGV International, Melbourne
  5. to · Activity Visit another gallery or cross to Federation Square for a shorter second stop Federation Square, Melbourne
  6. to · Activity Take a short walk along the Yarra before returning Southbank Promenade, Melbourne
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders StreetMelbourne
Day 4 Geelong
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
  2. to · Rail Take the regional train to Geelong Geelong Station

    Check the current timetable, planned works, and whether your service leaves from Southern Cross.

  3. to · Activity Walk the waterfront from Cunningham Pier toward Eastern Beach Geelong Waterfront

    Shorten the exposed route in strong wind or rain.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the waterfront Central Geelong
  5. to · Activity Visit the National Wool Museum if open National Wool Museum, Geelong

    Check its exhibitions and compare the building with the port streets outside.

  6. to · Rail Return to Melbourne Geelong Station
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders StreetMelbourne
Day 5 Melbourne
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
  2. to · Activity Walk the arcades and laneways around the Block Arcade Block Arcade, Melbourne

    Compare covered passages with open service lanes.

  3. to · Activity Look at the street art and building edges around Hosier Lane Hosier Lane, Melbourne

    Give pedestrians space and follow current access guidance.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Hosier Lane, Melbourne
  5. to · Activity Continue toward the State Library and see the public rooms if open State Library Victoria, Melbourne
  6. to · Activity Return through the center by a different route Bourke Street, Melbourne
  7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders StreetMelbourne
Day 6 Melbourne
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
  2. to · Activity Walk the central shopping lanes before the record stores open Flinders Lane, Melbourne
  3. to · Activity Compare record shops around the center Melbourne Central Business District

    Check opening hours, and compare condition and pressing if you plan to buy.

  4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Melbourne Central Business District
  5. to · Activity Visit a second cluster of music shops in Fitzroy Fitzroy, Melbourne
  6. to · Meal Have an early dinner before the performance Flinders Street, Melbourne

    If you do not book a show, choose a later dinner and keep the evening open.

  7. to · Activity Allow an evening slot for a live show if booked Melbourne

    Use the venue’s doors and set times. Keep dinner and the return trip flexible.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders StreetMelbourne
Day 7 Melbourne
  1. to · Meal Have a later breakfast near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
  2. to · Activity Leave time for a stop you missed or want to revisit Flinders Street, Melbourne

    Use this window for a closure, weather change, or a slower morning.

  3. to · Meal Have lunch near the hotel or your chosen stop Flinders Street, Melbourne
  4. to · Activity Take a short neighborhood walk if time allows Federation Square, Melbourne

    Use this time for a break or laundry if you want to stay in.

  5. to · Meal Take a seated break Flinders Street, Melbourne
  6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders StreetMelbourne
Day 8 Melbourne
  1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
  2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Federation Square, Melbourne
  3. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street
  4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Flinders Street, Melbourne

    Use the departure and pickup times from your booking.

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  1. Day 1

    Melbourne

    Open map for Melbourne
    1. to · Lodging Check in and drop your bags DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street
    2. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near the hotel Federation Square, Melbourne

      Skip the walk if you arrive later.

    3. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders StreetMelbourne
  2. Day 2

    Melbourne

    Open map for Melbourne
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
    2. to · Activity Browse the produce and prepared-food aisles at Queen Victoria Market Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne

      Check the market’s trading days and individual stall hours before fixing the day.

    3. to · Activity Compare the surrounding streets and take a coffee break North Melbourne
    4. to · Meal Choose lunch at or near the market Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne
    5. to · Activity Walk a short café and shop route through Carlton Carlton, Melbourne
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders StreetMelbourne
  3. Day 3

    Melbourne

    Open map for Melbourne
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
    2. to · Activity Walk from Flinders Street Station toward the arts precinct Arts Precinct, Melbourne
    3. to · Activity Choose a collection at NGV International NGV International, Melbourne

      Check the exhibition calendar and allow separate time for ticketed shows.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops NGV International, Melbourne
    5. to · Activity Visit another gallery or cross to Federation Square for a shorter second stop Federation Square, Melbourne
    6. to · Activity Take a short walk along the Yarra before returning Southbank Promenade, Melbourne
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders StreetMelbourne
  4. Day 4

    Geelong

    Open map for Geelong
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
    2. to · Rail Take the regional train to Geelong Geelong Station

      Check the current timetable, planned works, and whether your service leaves from Southern Cross.

    3. to · Activity Walk the waterfront from Cunningham Pier toward Eastern Beach Geelong Waterfront

      Shorten the exposed route in strong wind or rain.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the waterfront Central Geelong
    5. to · Activity Visit the National Wool Museum if open National Wool Museum, Geelong

      Check its exhibitions and compare the building with the port streets outside.

    6. to · Rail Return to Melbourne Geelong Station
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders StreetMelbourne
  5. Day 5

    Melbourne

    Open map for Melbourne
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
    2. to · Activity Walk the arcades and laneways around the Block Arcade Block Arcade, Melbourne

      Compare covered passages with open service lanes.

    3. to · Activity Look at the street art and building edges around Hosier Lane Hosier Lane, Melbourne

      Give pedestrians space and follow current access guidance.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Hosier Lane, Melbourne
    5. to · Activity Continue toward the State Library and see the public rooms if open State Library Victoria, Melbourne
    6. to · Activity Return through the center by a different route Bourke Street, Melbourne
    7. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders StreetMelbourne
  6. Day 6

    Melbourne

    Open map for Melbourne
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
    2. to · Activity Walk the central shopping lanes before the record stores open Flinders Lane, Melbourne
    3. to · Activity Compare record shops around the center Melbourne Central Business District

      Check opening hours, and compare condition and pressing if you plan to buy.

    4. to · Meal Have lunch near the morning stops Melbourne Central Business District
    5. to · Activity Visit a second cluster of music shops in Fitzroy Fitzroy, Melbourne
    6. to · Meal Have an early dinner before the performance Flinders Street, Melbourne

      If you do not book a show, choose a later dinner and keep the evening open.

    7. to · Activity Allow an evening slot for a live show if booked Melbourne

      Use the venue’s doors and set times. Keep dinner and the return trip flexible.

    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders StreetMelbourne
  7. Day 7

    Melbourne

    Open map for Melbourne
    1. to · Meal Have a later breakfast near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
    2. to · Activity Leave time for a stop you missed or want to revisit Flinders Street, Melbourne

      Use this window for a closure, weather change, or a slower morning.

    3. to · Meal Have lunch near the hotel or your chosen stop Flinders Street, Melbourne
    4. to · Activity Take a short neighborhood walk if time allows Federation Square, Melbourne

      Use this time for a break or laundry if you want to stay in.

    5. to · Meal Take a seated break Flinders Street, Melbourne
    6. to · Meal Have dinner near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders StreetMelbourne
  8. Day 8

    Melbourne

    Open map for Melbourne
    1. to · Meal Have breakfast near the hotel Flinders Street, Melbourne
    2. to · Activity Take an optional last walk Federation Square, Melbourne
    3. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street
    4. to · Ground transport Allow time for onward travel Flinders Street, Melbourne

      Use the departure and pickup times from your booking.