Melbourne, the Local Way: 4-Day Long Weekend

Coffee, laneway bars, the Great Ocean Road in a day done right, and one footy match if you want it.

What you'll get

• The coffee shops worth queueing for
• Great Ocean Road in a day (without hating it)
• Where to eat past 9pm on a Sunday

Day by day

1. 1

   Arrive, laneway crawl

   A two-hour walking loop that hits the good murals, two strong coffees, and a wine bar.

2. 2

   Great Ocean Road

   Drive yourself or join the right small-group tour. Where to stop, where not to.

3. 3

   Markets, art, dinner

   Queen Vic in the morning, NGV mid-afternoon, and a long Italian dinner in Carlton.

4. 4

   Brunch & fly

   The brunch that's worth a wait, and a soft exit via the tram.