Melbourne Itinerary (Including Peninsula Hot Springs, Enchanted Garden, and Great Ocean Road)

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When my family came to visit from America, we made sure to travel to Sydney, go around Adelaide, and for our last stop: Melbourne. Because we had kids with us, this is a family-friendly Melbourne itinerary which includes Peninsula Hot Springs, Enchanted Adventure Garden, and the 12 Apostles at the Great Ocean Road. We also traveled during winter last year but this itinerary can be easily done during all 4 seasons.

Day 1-2: THE CITY - Melbourne CBD
Clockwise: Yarra River, Melbourne CBD, Hosier Lane, Flinders Train Station

  • Yarra River - We skipped the boat tour because really, you can experience the city views so much better by walking.
  • Flinders Train Station - for that iconic Instagram photo!
  • Hosier Lane - because a blogger has got to pose in the middle of a street filled with graffiti
  • Hillsong Church - there's a branch in the city so yey! God is a priority and just because you're traveling, doesn't mean you skip church.
  • DFO - shopping at an outlet mall was actually quite disappointing and didn't meet my expectations
  • Eureka Tower - If I could skip a part of this trip, it would be this. It was expensive and yes, the view was amazing but it was crowded and if you've been to other tall buildings or seen the city lights from the top of a mountain, this one's just not worth the price.
  • State Library of Victoria - a huge library that I purposely visited for that Instagram-famous view. Unfortunately, the viewing area closes around 4pm and we missed it. Aside from tons of books and study area, I was amused by the area where there were intense chess competitions.
Eureka Skydeck
  
Day 3: THE BEACHES
  • Brighton Beach - You didn't think I would skip the pretty bath houses just because it was winter, did you?
Brighton Bath Houses
  • Princes Pier - This historical site is a hot spot for those who love photography although there's not much else to do there.
Princes Pier
  • St. Kilda's - We chose to pick a place here for lunch and had dessert at one of the many delicious looking pastry shops. We also stopped for a photo in front of Luna Park. It was closed on the weekday that we were there but we had no plans on going on the rides anyway.
  • We spent the rest of Day 3 shopping at Harbour Town (again, disappointing) and heading back to the city for dinner and dessert.
Day 4: Hot Springs, Enchanted Garden, Night Market
  • Peninsula Hot Springs - With different dipping pools, reflexology walks and saunas, it's no wonder this place was packed even on a weekday morning. At $35 per person, this relaxing wonder was worth the trip.
Peninsula Hot Springs
  • Enchanted Adventure Garden - A picture-perfect garden, maze games that kids and kids-at-heart can play at, and tube slides. We almost didn't go as we were already short on time after coming from the hot springs but I am so glad we did! It was $29 per person and $19 for kids and the price was worth it. My family enjoyed this part of the trip and I'm sure you will too. They even have other activities such as zip line and wall climbing. Wish we had more time to spend there.
    Enchanted Adventure Garden
  • Queen Victoria Market - After a full day filled with activities, it was time to eat our hearts out at the Queen Victoria Market. As an Adelaidean, the crowd was a bit too well, crowded for me but the food was good!

Day 5: Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is a whole different road trip altogether. Most people devote 1-2 days for this road trip. Personally, we only wanted a glimpse of the views. By this time, we were already tired from our Sydney-Adelaide-Melbourne trip and decided to only see a few main stops so we could grab dinner at the mall and head to bed early to rest up for the next day's flight. So we only went to three beautiful (and free!) stops on the Great Ocean Road: London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, and the 12 Apostles. 
Great Ocean Road: The London Bridge
Great Ocean Road

My favorite part of this 5-day Melbourne family trip has to be the day that we spent going to the hot springs and the enchanted garden. Ironically, that day was not part of my original itinerary planned. Spontaneity can be a beautiful adventure. 

We plan to visit Melbourne again sometime. Where else would you suggest we visit that we haven't yet been to?

Always,
Jeanne
 
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83 comments

  1. Kathy LeoniaFebruary 16, 2017 at 5:48 PM

    so magic photos... i am still watchinh they:) follow;) now waitng for U:)

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  2. RachelWildneressFebruary 16, 2017 at 5:51 PM

    Wow there's so much to do! That maze looks really cool!
    I would love to travel round Australia one day so I'll have to hit up a few of these spots :D

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2017 at 6:53 PM

    Great post !!
    Beautiful pictures !!
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  4. MariaTamaraFebruary 16, 2017 at 9:02 PM

    Beautiful place!

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  5. SwatiFebruary 16, 2017 at 11:20 PM

    loved your pictures.....you two look so cute together...
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  6. QuinnFebruary 17, 2017 at 12:12 AM

    I so badly want to go to Melbourne! It looks like there are so many things to do and gorgeous sights to see. Now I just have to get over that long long plane ride ;)

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  8. Brandi MatthewsFebruary 17, 2017 at 6:12 AM

    So awesome babe!!!!
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  9. LauraFebruary 17, 2017 at 8:25 AM

    wow, so many beautiful pictures :)

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  10. VaishaliFebruary 17, 2017 at 10:00 AM

    Great Pics. Love them.
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  11. ALLIE NYCFebruary 17, 2017 at 11:55 AM

    Oh wow Melbourne looks fun! And very international. I have only seen professional travel photos of Melbourne, I love these more intimate images. Excellent!

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  12. Julie Ann LozadaFebruary 17, 2017 at 2:13 PM

    looks like you really had so much fun. so happy for you :)

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  13. Two_OntheRoadFebruary 17, 2017 at 8:41 PM

    Nice and interesting post!!

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  14. PinkoolaidFebruary 17, 2017 at 11:54 PM

    this looks like loads of fun :) thanks for sharing!

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  15. ChanelFebruary 18, 2017 at 1:37 AM

    Princess Pier looks so darling!

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  16. MaevaFebruary 18, 2017 at 10:06 AM

    So nice! The bath houses look so cute! x
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  17. Ayu DamayanthiFebruary 18, 2017 at 5:09 PM

    Seeems like you had great time <3 Anyway I've always dream to come to melbourne. lol

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  18. Arvin U. de la PeñaFebruary 18, 2017 at 5:32 PM

    thanks for sharing photos..

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  19. MartaFebruary 18, 2017 at 9:36 PM

    Melbourne looks lovely! Beautiful pictures :D
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  20. Bia S.February 18, 2017 at 9:54 PM

    I hope I will be able to visit melbourne soon! The place looks so lovely and great. Thanks for sharing :)

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  21. Euge EtcheverryFebruary 19, 2017 at 3:24 AM

    Lovely photos!
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  22. UnknownFebruary 19, 2017 at 4:14 AM

    The beaches and piers in in Melbourne look amazing! The hot springs also seem so relaxing. I might even have to visit the graffiti street, if I ever go there :)

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  23. AndreeaFebruary 19, 2017 at 8:53 AM

    Melbourne is so beautiful! I will definitely have to visit it after seeing your shots. Have a lovely weekend! x

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  24. UnknownFebruary 19, 2017 at 11:20 AM

    Melbourne looks so beautiful. Fabulous pictures.
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  25. Sophie SierraFebruary 19, 2017 at 2:10 PM

    The bath houses are absolutely adorable! I'm totally in love with them. Looks like you went to so many amazing places; it all looks so magical <3

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  26. The Equinox Fashion by PaweerataFebruary 19, 2017 at 8:17 PM

    Such a beautiful place!


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  27. The Makeup AficionadoFebruary 19, 2017 at 8:44 PM

    Melbourne is such a gorgeous place. I've only been there once and for a day i'd love to do a full trip and see everything. Great ocean road looks so gorgeous.

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  28. UnknownFebruary 20, 2017 at 6:38 AM

    Melbourne looks amazing!
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  29. UnknownFebruary 20, 2017 at 4:18 PM

    That adventure garden looks like it's so much fun! Great photos.

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2017 at 6:46 PM

    Looks like you had an amazing time x

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  31. UnknownFebruary 20, 2017 at 8:29 PM

    Such a great Post huni..! Lovely pictures, and Melbourne surely looks awe-inspiring hun...xo, Neha

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  32. The Dainty Dolls HouseFebruary 20, 2017 at 10:11 PM

    This looks wonderful, so beautiful x

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  33. ShopaholicFebruary 21, 2017 at 1:53 AM

    Great post :)

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  34. UnknownFebruary 21, 2017 at 1:57 AM

    Amazing photos, Melbourne is a lovely place
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  35. Nevena KrsticFebruary 21, 2017 at 2:57 AM

    Beautiful photos! It looks like you had a lovely time :) xx

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  36. Nia LangleyFebruary 21, 2017 at 3:42 AM

    Ah, this looks like so much fun! I want to visit Melbourne someday. Glad you had a great time!

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  37. Stacey at The Bambi EyesFebruary 21, 2017 at 6:38 AM

    Wow there's many many looks to Melbourne than I knew of! I'm a sucker for graffiti so Hosier Lane looks right up my alley! Great post girl <3

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  38. UnknownFebruary 21, 2017 at 9:00 AM

    My husband just came back from Melbourne and he said it was an amazing place.

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  39. ImogenFebruary 21, 2017 at 4:08 PM

    Sounds amazing and some fantastic pictures to document the experience. I have only been to Melbourne once but I would like to go back. If I didn't have such a fear of planes I would have been back a few times by now.

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  40. Chelshea FloFebruary 21, 2017 at 6:35 PM

    Such a wonderful holiday! Now I am craving to go to Brighton beach and Enchanted Adventure Garden, sooo beautiful! <3

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  42. SOFIAADOTFebruary 21, 2017 at 11:44 PM

    Ahhhh I love Melbourne!!

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  43. Annie LFebruary 22, 2017 at 1:17 AM

    This looks like an amazing trip, those hot springs look magical!
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  44. MargotFebruary 22, 2017 at 2:13 AM

    It looks like an amazing trip !
    Iwish I could visit there one day.*
    The beaches look so amazing there!
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  45. AlyssaFebruary 22, 2017 at 3:01 AM

    I'm saving this for future reference :) Thanks for sharing!

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  46. MissymayificationFebruary 22, 2017 at 4:40 AM

    Nature is just so beautiful. I love the scenery in these photos.I need a holiday now! Ha!

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  47. Andrea February 22, 2017 at 7:24 AM

    Lovely pictures!! Melbourne looks so beautiful!

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  48. RachFebruary 22, 2017 at 11:32 AM

    I am so jealous of your trip! Thanks for your input about the Eureka Tower. I have to keep that in mind!

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  49. UnknownFebruary 22, 2017 at 12:33 PM

    Wow! Australia is beautiful!! Those skylight pictures you took are breathtaking. Although I understand the annoyance of going to a crowded, usually expensive place to see a view you could easily see from a hill. I still haven't gone up the empire state building. I can see the same view from the Canal Street stop on the subway. Eh. Your photos are rekindling my desire to visit my cousin in Sydney. Like really.

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  50. NewOutfitFebruary 22, 2017 at 7:52 PM

    Amazing post!
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  51. TaylorFebruary 22, 2017 at 7:56 PM

    Looks and sounds like such an amazing time! Thanks for sharing your travels!
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  52. crafty-zoneFebruary 23, 2017 at 4:05 AM

    Sounds like you had amazing trip with your family, Australia is magnificent! :)

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  53. Alicia CostaFebruary 23, 2017 at 9:26 AM

    Woow, such an amazing experience. All the places are incredibles, I fall in love with Melbourne.

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  55. cielofronterasFebruary 23, 2017 at 4:29 PM

    Fantastic photos! Looks super fun! =)


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    I like this!

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  57. UnknownFebruary 24, 2017 at 12:04 AM

    So nice trip!! I would like to visit Australia, it looks so nice! Great post!
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  58. Qing PinedaFebruary 24, 2017 at 12:54 PM

    Melbourne is stunning! Thanks for your wonderful comment on Qing's Style. Hope to hear from you soon!

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  59. EFebruary 26, 2017 at 12:29 PM

    I have a good friend who lives in Melbourne and I would love to visit someday!

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  60. KayFebruary 27, 2017 at 10:17 PM

    Sounds like you had a lovely time! :) Loving all the photos. <3 xoxo

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  61. UnknownFebruary 27, 2017 at 11:41 PM

    Looks like you had a wonderful time! Those colorful bath houses at Brighton Beach are adorable!

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  62. meliaFebruary 28, 2017 at 3:16 AM

    Great post! Your blog design is so pretty!

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  63. UnknownFebruary 28, 2017 at 3:42 AM

    Oh my goodness your photos look so lovely. It looks like you had such a great trip, can't wait to see more!

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  64. Meet My Lovely WorldFebruary 28, 2017 at 6:01 AM

    These photos are breathtaking ♥ It looks you have a great time ,-)
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  65. ThestylerideFebruary 28, 2017 at 7:41 AM

    beautiful pictures ...amazing view
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  66. Comfy Cozy UpFebruary 28, 2017 at 9:49 PM

    Melbourne looks like a beautiful city. Love the garden and the other photos are also beautiful.
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  67. Nathália CaltabianoFebruary 28, 2017 at 9:50 PM

    Amazing places. Australia must be a really beautiful country. Love the pics ♥


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  68. UnknownMarch 2, 2017 at 1:07 AM

    What a great experience, Melbourne sounds amazing and the hot springs looks so relaxing. I'm glad you had a great time.

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  69. GemmaMarch 2, 2017 at 1:14 AM

    Loved your photos ... especially the beach huts one. Sounds like such a great place.

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  70. anneMarch 2, 2017 at 3:56 AM

    Amazing place, so beautiful

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  71. FrancescaMarch 2, 2017 at 6:22 AM

    That looks like an amazing trip! The hot springs looks so nice and warm!

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  72. Shannon ValleMarch 2, 2017 at 10:40 AM

    I’m so jealous of all the different things you have around you over there that you can do! I’m sure there’s things like that here but you’ve inspired me to travel around here more. I really want to visit that Enchanted Adventure Garden! You came up with a great itinerary!

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  73. dreamofadventuresMarch 2, 2017 at 12:27 PM

    Looks like you did so much! I would love to visit the springs =o)

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  74. tabithabudimanMarch 2, 2017 at 2:12 PM

    Amazing shot and beautiful places, I hope I could go there someday!

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  75. Doctor AnneMarch 2, 2017 at 8:50 PM

    I loved Melbourne, it had such a relaxing vibe to it.

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  76. MicaMarch 2, 2017 at 11:47 PM

    You managed to fit so much into your trip! :) I'd heard of the hot springs but not the adventure garden, it sounds like a lot of fun so I'll keep that in mind for my next trip there! :)

    Shame you didn't like any of the outlets - I always have a great time shopping in Melbourne! Food and shopping the city does so well :)

    Hope you are having a really good week :)

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  77. UnknownMarch 3, 2017 at 1:51 AM

    Wow this place looks like the coolest place to visit!! Thanks for sharing! Xx Susanne - http://bagatyou.com

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  78. Carolyna's worldMarch 3, 2017 at 5:50 AM

    wow so so stunning places and pictures xx

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  79. Nikki-Living-LifeMarch 3, 2017 at 9:11 AM

    What an amazing trip. Your pics are beautiful.

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  80. KenzaMarch 6, 2017 at 4:34 AM

    Australia is definitely a trip I want to take in my lifetime ! Great pictures :)

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  81. MimaMochiMarch 9, 2017 at 5:52 AM

    I love reading people's travel blogs when they visit my beautiful hometown city. It's so refreshing seeing it through someone else's eyes and it gives me inspo on what to do on a weekend.

    Need to go to those hot springs! Looks amazing



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  82. Rina SamanthaMarch 15, 2017 at 3:56 PM

    I hope to visit one day. I'll have to keep these places in mind for when I do! I love that the hot springs are in a cave, that's so cool!

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