Perfect for families who love food & dining, shopping, nature.
Australia's cultured, laneway-filled city — trams, a superb aquarium and penguins nearby, a green and creative base for families and older kids.
What makes this a standout family trip.
Young adults, kids and teenagers will love Melbourne’s mix of family attractions, dining and days out.
Melbourne's laneways hide a famous street-art and hot-chocolate scene, and it has a giant free-to-enter museum for kids.
Very safe; changeable weather — layers.
Spring (Mar) and autumn; "four seasons in a day" any time.
Australian Open tennis (Jan), Moomba festival (Mar).
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