How to spend 3 days in Melbourne

### **🚩 Sightseeing Route** **Day 1:** CBD Culture - AM: Flinders Street Station → Hosier Lane (street art) - PM: NGV Gallery → Queen Victoria Market - Evening: Rooftop bars (Cookie or Easey’s) **Day 2:** Coastal Escape - AM: St Kilda Beach → Luna Park - PM: Brighton Bathing Boxes → Chapel Street shopping - Sunset: Phillip Island (optional penguin parade) **Day 3:** Nature & Coffee** - AM: Royal Botanic Gardens → Shrine of Remembrance - PM: Fitzroy hipster cafes → Carlton Gardens - Night: Melbourne Star Observation Wheel --- ### **🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions** ✔ **Hosier Lane** – Iconic graffiti alley ✔ **Queen Vic Market** – Food & souvenirs ✔ **Brighton Bathing Boxes** – Instagram classic ✔ **Phillip Island** – Penguin sunset march --- ### **🚇 Transportation** - **Tram:** Free CBD zone (Myki card for suburbs) - **Train:** To St Kilda/Brighton - **Bike:** Melbourne Bike Share --- ### **📷 Photo Spots** 📍 Flinders Street Station (classic facade) 📍 Brighton Beach (colorful bathing boxes) 📍 Royal Arcade (historic architecture) --- ### **🍜 Local Cuisine** ☕ **Coffee:** Patricia Coffee Brewers (CBD) 🍩 **Brunch:** Hardware Société (French vibe) 🍷 **Dinner:** Chin Chin (Asian fusion) --- ### **🏠 Accommodation** 💰 **Budget:** United Backpackers (CBD) 💎 **Mid-range:** The Larwill Studio (artsy) ✨ **Luxury:** Crown Towers --- ### **💡 Tips** ✔ Wear layers – Melbourne weather changes fast! ✔ Book Phillip Island penguin tour in advance. ✔ Try a “Magic” coffee (local secret order). **Perfect mix of culture, coast & caffeine!** ☕🌊