Melbourne 1 Day City Walk - Explore the Cool City!

✨ 1-Day Itinerary

✅️ 9:00 AM – Start at State Library Victoria

Don't miss the La Trobe Reading Room, a stunning octagonal white dome perfect for vintage-style photography.

Entry Fee: Free

Time to explore: About 1 hour

✅️ 10:30 AM – Walk through Swanston Street → Federation Square

Pass by Melbourne Town Hall and St Paul’s Cathedral.

Lively atmosphere filled with coffee shops and street art.

✅️ 11:00 AM – Art appreciation at NGV (National Gallery of Victoria)

Entry Fee for permanent exhibitions: Free

Time to explore: 1–1.5 hours

✅️ 12:30 PM – Lunch at Degraves Street

A charming narrow street lined with European-style cafes.

Order: Flat White + Eggs Benedict

Meal Cost: 25 AUD (~600 THB)

✅️ 2:00 PM – Stroll along Yarra River & Southbank Promenade

Enjoy river views, skyscrapers, and street performers.

Plenty of photo opportunities.

✅️ 3:00 PM – View from Eureka Skydeck

The tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere (88 floors).

Entry Fee: 28 AUD (~670 THB)

Time to enjoy the 360° view: About 45 minutes

✅️ 4:30 PM – Continue to Queen Victoria Market

A historic market selling fresh produce, food, and souvenirs.

Buy small souvenirs + try a Hot Jam Donut (4 AUD).

✅️ 6:00 PM – Dinner in Chinatown

Options: Dumpling House or Hotpot

Dinner Budget: 20 AUD (~480 THB)

✅️ 7:30 PM – End with a Night Walk in the Laneways

Hosier Lane – Street art that changes weekly.

Stroll and enjoy the city lights.

💡 Tips for a Worthwhile Trip

Melbourne CBD offers a Free Tram Zone, saving on transportation costs.

Both the Library and NGV are free to enter, so allocate enough time to fully enjoy their beauty.

For Eureka Skydeck, visit in the late afternoon to catch both daytime views and the sunset.

Post by MagicMiles | Aug 10, 2025

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