Layover Guide
Melbourne
Places to stay
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- 01SkyBus Express (30 min to Southern Cross Station, $19.75)
- 02Taxi/Uber (25-40 min, ~$55-75 depending on traffic)
- 03Train via SkyBus + Metro connection
- 01Explore Melbourne's famous laneways and street art in Hosier Lane
- 02Coffee culture tour through Degraves Street and Centre Place
- 03Visit Queen Victoria Market for local produce and souvenirs
- 04Stroll along the Yarra River and through Federation Square
- 05Take a tram ride through the free CBD zone to see city highlights
Experiences in Melbourne
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Smarte Carte Lockers
Terminal 2, arrivals level
$12/day
2 min walk
Southern Cross Station Lockers
Southern Cross Station, CBD
$10/day
35 min walk
Stasher Melbourne CBD
Multiple CBD locations
$8/bag
40 min walk
From the terminal to the good part.
SkyBus Express
To Southern Cross Station
Runs every 10 min, 24/7 service
30 min
$13.00
Taxi
To CBD
Metered, can be longer in peak hour
30 min
$60.00
Uber/DiDi
To CBD
Pickup from designated rideshare area
30 min
$45.00
Melbourne City Card
30+ attractions including Melbourne Zoo, SEA LIFE, Eureka Skydeck
Better value for 2+ day stays
$85
per day
At the airport
- 01Brunetti café for authentic Italian coffee
- 02Aesop skincare store for Australian luxury products
- 03T2 observation deck views
- 04Melbourne Museum Store for unique gifts
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