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Melbourne in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Melbourne lets you add wildlife or wine. Here is how to spend three perfect days in and around the cultural capital — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: City
  2. 2Day 2: Great Ocean Road
  3. 3Day 3: Phillip Island or Yarra
  4. 4City, coast & wildlife

Day 1: the city

Explore the laneways and culture.

Day 2: Great Ocean Road

See the Twelve Apostles and koalas.

Day 3: Phillip Island or Yarra

See the penguins or tour wine country.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Melbourne — prices per person.

Tour Privado por la costa : Melbourne City & Hidden Gems Experience
Melbourne
Tour Privado por la costa : Melbourne City & Hidden Gems Experience
8 horas
desde$353/ persona
vía Viator
Tour privado personalizado de día completo por Great Ocean Road y 12 Apóstoles
Melbourne
Tour privado personalizado de día completo por Great Ocean Road y 12 Apóstoles
5.0(29)·11 horas
desde$1,963/ persona
vía Viator
Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour desde Melbourne
Mornington Peninsula
Phillip Island Penguin Parade & Wildlife Tour desde Melbourne
4.8(160)·12 horas
desde$107/ persona
vía Viator
Yarra Valley Wine & Wildlife - Tour Regional Privado
Melbourne
Yarra Valley Wine & Wildlife - Tour Regional Privado
5.0(35)·9 horas
desde$785/ persona
vía Viator
[TOUR PRIVADO] 12 apóstoles | Great Ocean Road | Viaje de un día
Melbourne
[TOUR PRIVADO] 12 apóstoles | Great Ocean Road | Viaje de un día
5.0(15)·11 horas
desde$1,157/ persona
vía Viator
Excursión de un día al desfile de pingüinos de Phillip Island con koalas desde Melbourne
Melbourne
Excursión de un día al desfile de pingüinos de Phillip Island con koalas desde Melbourne
4.5(264)·10 horas
desde$126/ persona
vía Viator
Ultimate Yarra Valley Chandon, Soumah & De Bortoli Cheese & Wine
Melbourne
Ultimate Yarra Valley Chandon, Soumah & De Bortoli Cheese & Wine
4.8(333)·7 horas
desde$200/ persona
vía Viator
Excursión privada y personalizada de lujo por la Great Ocean Road desde Melbourne
Melbourne
Excursión privada y personalizada de lujo por la Great Ocean Road desde Melbourne
4.9(29)·12 horas
desde$1,070/ persona
vía Viator

Melbourne in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Melbourne?
Three days is ideal — the city on day one, the Great Ocean Road on day two, and the Phillip Island penguins or Yarra Valley wine on day three, covering the city, coast and wildlife or wine.
What is the best day trip from Melbourne for 3 days?
The Great Ocean Road is the most spectacular, Phillip Island the best for wildlife, and the Yarra Valley the most relaxing; all are rewarding from Melbourne.
How do I plan a 3-day Melbourne itinerary?
Spend day one on the city, day two on the Great Ocean Road, and day three on Phillip Island or the Yarra Valley, booking the popular day tours ahead.

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