Melbourne

Australia’s Cultural Capital
Approx. 22 hours
Flight from London
Available indirect
Approx. 23 hours
Flight from Manchester
Available indirect
📍Air/Cruise Ports & Distances
📍Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
14 miles to Federation Square - Approx. 30-45 min drive
📍Station Pier (Port of Melbourne)
3 miles to Federation Square - Approx. 10-15 min drive or 1 hour walk
🔑 Key Selling Points
Federation Square
A striking plaza of modern architecture filled with galleries, museums and cafés. It’s Melbourne’s cultural heart.

Laneways & Street Art
Hidden alleys reveal colourful murals, quirky boutiques and buzzing coffee shops. Exploring them feels like uncovering the city’s creative soul.

Great Ocean Road
Clifftop roads wind past rainforests and beaches, leading to the dramatic Twelve Apostles rock stacks. It’s one of the world’s great drives.

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
This vast stadium is hallowed ground for cricket and Aussie Rules fans. Tours capture its scale and sporting history.

Royal Botanic Gardens
A peaceful escape right in the city centre. Walking trails, lakes and lawns make it perfect for a breather between sightseeing.

🏨 Recommended Hotels
Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins
Smart, modern budget choice in the Central Business District, perfect for sightseeing and shopping.
📍Central Melbourne
Central Location, Value
Novotel Melbourne on Collins
Comfortable and reliable hotel on bustling Collins Street, ideal for shoppers.
📍Collins Street
Central Location
Crown Promenade Melbourne
Sleek Southbank hotel with a pool and direct access to Melbourne’s Crown entertainment complex.
📍Southbank
Central Location, Pool
Crown Towers Melbourne
Iconic luxury towers offering spacious suites, fine dining, and a world-class spa.
📍Southbank
Luxury, Spa, Pool