What are the must-dos in and around Melbourne and how long should I plan to stay in Melbourne? What is the coolest way to go up the great ocean road?

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The coolest way is to walk it! :) Look up Great Ocean Walk. You can hike the entire thing (100km between the 12 apostles and Apollo Bay) or do sections. There are campsites every 15k or so, or you can stay in b&bs. You can arrange a shuttle, you can even arrange for people to deliver food/supplies… More

Jessica Devnani

There is also a free city circle tram that takes you around the CBD, tells you about all the attractions, so you can jump on and off! Docklands is a nice area. Phillip Island is also nearby, if you wanna go see penguins!

Kai Loh

Melbourne itself I would say three to four days preferably over a weekend!! ☺ Definitely check out the laneways filled with graffiti, have brunch, try the large variety of food available and bar hopping! Look up www.broadsheet.com.au and click on Melbourne it will have reviews and tell you what… More

Ryan DeVon

I'm planning to go in March. Thanks for all the ideas. I'm writing them down :)

Scott Brannon

Ryan DeVon after you do your trip to Melbourne you should come back to this thread and tell us what you did/recommend!

Carlo Alcos

More...Watching an AFL (footy) game at the MCG is a pretty quintessential Melbourne experience. Go to Brighton and check out the colorful beach huts. Watch (or partake in) kite boarders at St Kilda Beach. Buy a Big Issue magazine from someone on the street... It's a great magazine that's sold by… More

Stefan Klopp

I rented a car to do the great ocean road and loved the freedom. Could stop at the beaches I liked and go up backroads into the woods and do hikes. While not exactly on the coast I did really love the Otway Fly Treetop ziplines. If you do stop at the Otway NouriShed for lunch. Fantastic meat pies… More

Kelsie Meaden

I had a car to do the great ocean road and it was perfect. Slept right in the back of it! Lots of freedom to stop wherever. I would check out Chapel street in Melbourne and St Kilda for sure!