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Australia

Melbourne

Laneway coffee and the best eating in Australia. Four seasons in a day.

When to go

Feb, Mar, May tend to be the best months here. Nov is usually the one to avoid.

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26° / 15°Dry
Mar
24° / 14°Light rain
May
16° / 8°Light rain

What a day costs

Food and getting around, per person per day. Flights and accommodation are on top.

Backpacking
IDR 540,000per day
Comfortable
IDR 840,000per day
Treating yourself
IDR 1,510,000per day

Getting there

Visa for an Indonesian passport
e-Visa needed
Airport
MEL

Visa rules change. Check with the embassy before you book anything.

Typical return fare by month

Cheapest in Mar — about 24% below the dearest month

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Estimates from Google Flights, captured August 2026, for a one-week return from Jakarta. Not a quote — what you pay depends on when you book.

Flying to Melbourne

Typical journey time
19h 0m
Stops
1, usually via SIN
Usually flown by
Scoot
Carbon, one way
408 kg CO₂

Where people stay in Melbourne

A few properties Google listed when we captured prices in August 2026, with the nightly rate at the time. Not availability — check the hotel for what's free on your dates.

Things to book ahead

  • Best for tours and activities
  • Best for international esim card

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