Oceania · Australia

Melbourne Travel Guide

Flights, hotels, and things to do. Everything you need to plan your trip from Vietnam.

Currency
Australian Dollar (AUD)
Language
English
Timezone
UTC+10/11
Flight Time
9 hours from HCM

Overview

Melbourne is Australia's arts and coffee capital with laneway culture, world-class dining, and the Great Ocean Road. At 9 hours from HCM, it takes effort to reach but rewards with a European atmosphere in the Southern Hemisphere.

Flights from Vietnam

SGN → MEL
Ho Chi Minh City → Melbourne
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Where to Stay

Mid-Range$60–150/night

CBD / Flinders Lane

Heart of Melbourne. Laneways, street art, hidden bars.

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Budget$35–70/night

Fitzroy

Bohemian neighborhood with vintage shops and live music.

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Luxury$150–400/night

Southbank

Riverside with Crown Casino, arts precinct, and Eureka Tower.

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Things to Do

Hosier Lane Street Art

Melbourne's most famous laneway. Ever-changing graffiti and murals.

Great Ocean Road

One of the world's most scenic drives. Twelve Apostles rock formations. Full-day trip.

Queen Victoria Market

Massive indoor/outdoor market. Fresh produce, deli, clothing. Tuesday and Thursday nights have food trucks.

Best Time to Visit

November – March

Warm summer. Melbourne Cup in November. Open-air events.

Travel Tips

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    Myki card for trams, trains, buses. Trams are free in the CBD.

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