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Best Things to Do in Melbourne, solo trip
Carlton Gardens is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can jog the sealed paths, photograph the Royal Exhibition Building, read on shaded benches, and enter the museum cheaply, so the gardens give varied, safe, low-stress activities all day.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Melbourne Zoo is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can spend 3–5 hours wandering diverse exhibits, attend frequent keeper talks, photograph animals easily, and navigate the flat paths without relying on companions.
Recommended visit duration: 3–5 hours
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Virtual Tour of Melbourne Zoo - Australia
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We visited Melbourne Zoo! 2024 Vlog & Review | Oldest Zoo in Australia!
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We visited Melbourne Zoo! 2025 Vlog | 163 year old Zoo, & oldest in Australia!
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Twelve Apostles is 86% Solo-Friendly
Panoramic boardwalks, sunrise photo spots, and optional hikes reward independent travelers, yet the remote location, scarce public transport, and strong winds demand good self-planning.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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State Library Victoria is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can explore grand architecture, join free guided tours, use Wi-Fi workspaces, and feel safe in staffed quiet rooms; these varied independent options make the Library very suitable.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Royal Arcade is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can freely explore the heritage arcade, watch Gog and Magog strike, sip coffee, and browse specialty shops, all on one level with no access hurdles or time constraints.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Old Melbourne Gaol is 86% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor enjoys flexible self-guided audio, optional small-group tours, and atmospheric photography. The steep stairs and confined cells pose only minor challenges for one adult.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne is 85% Solo-Friendly
The cathedral is free, safe and central; solo visitors can explore with a multilingual guide or attend a 30 min concert, and a 5-10 min walk to public toilets is usually manageable.
Recommended visit duration: 0.5–1 hour
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Inside St Paul's Cathedral - Walking Tour With Captions - Melbourne's Major Architectural Landmark
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Hosier Ln is 85% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can wander at own pace, chat with artists, join a low-cost guided tour, and photograph murals freely; only the midday crowding and occasional spray-paint fumes lower comfort slightly.
Recommended visit duration: 15–30 minutes
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Yarra River is 85% Solo-Friendly
Riverside walks, public art, cafés and affordable sightseeing cruises let a solo traveler fill 1–2 hours easily; paths are safe, well lit and close to public transport.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Yarra River – Melbourne’s 40,000-Year-Old Natural Wonder | Most visited place of Melbourne
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Taking a Yarra River Cruise through Melbourne Town! #yarrariver #melbourne #travel
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Yarra Valley & Dandenongs Ranges is 85% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can fill a full day with cellar-door tastings, art studios, forest hikes and wildlife parks, and public tours remove the need to drive after wine; facilities pose no special limits.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
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A Food and Wine Lovers' Tour of the Yarra Valley - Melbourne, Australia
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TOP 10 Things to do in Yarra Valley, Melbourne, Australia 2023!
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Yarra Valley Tour - Melbourne, Australia
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