Melbourne trip cost estimate
Australia’s café capital offers laneways, sports, museums, and easy day trips to the coast.
Daily budget baseline: $135 USD. Food-focused city trips
Top attractions
- 1. Federation Square — Central arts plaza by the Yarra.
- 2. Laneways — Street art, cafés, and hidden bars.
- 3. Royal Botanic Gardens — Green escape beside the river.
- 4. Queen Victoria Market — Produce, souvenirs, and local bites.
- 5. Great Ocean Road — Iconic coastal day trip from the city.
Must-try dishes
- Melbourne dim sim — Large Australian-style dumpling, steamed or fried. (avg $3.00)
- Chicken parma — Pub classic chicken schnitzel with toppings. (avg $22.00)