Lonely Planet''s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Melbourne - and discover twice the city in half the time!

Discover Melbourne''s most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - with our handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From exploring Flinders Lane''s street art, to learning about Victoria''s indigenous history at the Melbourne Museum, and slurping fresh oysters at South Melbourne Market.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet''s PocketMelbourne travel guide:

• Our Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1 - 7 days 
• Find what you''re looking for fast with this guide''s all-new structure and design and navigate Melbourne with ease 
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Federation Square; NGV International; Royal Botanic Gardens
• Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you to create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions 
• Find the local vibe on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood''s personality and get you to those ''don''t miss'' sights 
• Discover ''A Few Surprises'' in a new feature that showcases Melbourne''s best kept secrets and rising trends 
• Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in our ''Getting Around'' section
• Make quick travel decisions using ''Trip Planning'' pages that include top pick lists and tips about what to book in advance 
• Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; accessibility; and responsible travel 
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Melbourne
• Covers: City Centre; Southbank, South Melbourne & Albert Park; St Kilda, Balaclava & Elsternwick; South Yarra & Prahran; East Melbourne, Richmond & Abbotsford; Fitzroy, Collingswood & Around; Carlton, Parkville & Brunswick; Williamstown & the West plus day tripsto Heide Museum of Modern Art; Phillip Island; Mornington Peninsula; Great Ocean Road; Yarra Valley; The Dandenong Ranges

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet''s PocketMelbourne.