🇦🇺 Melbourne 4D3N Itinerary: How to Make the Most of Your Trip?

Last semester, I had the honor of playing tour guide for a friend visiting Melbourne. Here's our perfect 4-day itinerary—now polished for you! 🌇 Day 1: Iconic City Sights 1️⃣ State Library Victoria The most beautiful library in the Southern Hemisphere! Head to floors 4-5 for the epic dome view. 📚✨ 2️⃣ University of Melbourne A must for campus lovers (my friend insisted!). The historic 1888 Building is a highlight. 🎓 3️⃣ Queen Victoria Market Night Market (Wed only!) Global street food galore! Other days? Just a farmer’s market (closes early). 🍢 4️⃣ Dinner at Max on Hardware Chic Western dining (PS: Aussies admit their "local cuisine" is just... Western food 😂). 5️⃣ Flinders Street Station + St Paul’s Cathedral Snap the iconic yellow facade ⭐ (cathedral closes by 6 PM). 6️⃣ Yarra River Night Stroll Skyline views with twinkling lights. 🌉 🚋 Day 2: Art, Gardens & Beach (Most spots reachable by free trams—except NGV!) 1️⃣ Carlton Gardens Home to a stunning fountain and the majestic Exhibition Building. ⛲ 2️⃣ Melbourne Museum Right next door—great for history buffs. 🦖 3️⃣ NGV (National Gallery of Victoria) Free exhibitions + Insta-worthy installations. Spend hours here! 🖼️ 4️⃣ St Kilda Beach Pick any beach to unwind (time-permitting). 🏖️ 🚂 Day 3: Wildlife & Steam Adventures (Book tours in advance!) 1️⃣ Puffing Billy Steam Train Legs-out, wind-in-hair joyride through forests! 🚂🌳 2️⃣ Maru Koala & Animal Park My top pick! Cuddle koalas 🐨 and hand-feed kangaroos. 3️⃣ Phillip Island Penguin Parade Adorable, but penguins keep their distance (no touching!). � 🌊 Day 4: Great Ocean Road Wonders 1️⃣ Apollo Bay Coastal drives = epic views. Start early! 🚗💨 2️⃣ Twelve Apostles Legendary limestone stacks carved by waves. 📸 🔗 Pro Tips: Days 3-4: Best with tours (unless you’re comfy with right-hand driving!). NGV: Requires a Myki card (outside Free Tram Zone). #MelbourneTravel #StudyInMelbourne #AustraliaDiaries