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Weekend itinerary

48 hours in Melbourne

The perfect weekend, hour by hour — where to eat, drink, explore and stay. Every stop is one of our highest-rated Melbourne spots, so you can just turn up.

Friday

  1. Evening

    Dinner to kick off the weekend

    Lady Of St Kilda St Kilda
    70

    Highly rated cafe on Barkly Street in St Kilda, Melbourne.

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  2. Nightcap

    A drink nearby

    BAR STOCK SHUFFLE Fitzroy
    71

    Bar Stock Shuffle is a highly-rated bar located on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

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Saturday

  1. Morning

    Coffee first

    Patricia Coffee Brewers Melbourne CBD
    70

    Specialty coffee roastery in Melbourne CBD with a standing-room setup, grinding beans on-site and serving small food items.

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  2. Late morning

    Get outdoors

    Elwood Beach Melbourne CBD
    64

    Scenic stretch of sand in a central locale providing a variety of activities & dining.

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  3. Lunch

    Lunch with a view

    30ML Bar & Restaurant Docklands Docklands
    70

    Live music bar and restaurant on Newquay Promenade in Docklands with a 4.9-star rating from over 1,200 reviews.

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  4. Afternoon

    Soak up the culture

    The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Melbourne CBD
    68

    Sprawling gallery of 70,000+ pieces of historic indigenous art, contemporary pieces & artifacts.

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  5. Evening

    The big night-out dinner

    NOMAD Melbourne Melbourne CBD
    64

    Restaurants in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.

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  6. Night

    Out on the town

    Melbourne Recital Centre Melbourne CBD
    69

    Intimate live music venue in Southbank presenting classical, jazz, and contemporary performances.

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Sunday

  1. Morning

    A long, lazy brunch

    Hung's Bakery Richmond
    71

    Highly rated bakery on Victoria Street in Richmond, Melbourne, with nearly 1,900 customer reviews.

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  2. Midday

    One last wander

    South Melbourne Market Melbourne CBD
    67

    Lively indoor market with stalls for produce, meat & seafood & cafes serving global fare.

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