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Best Things to Do in Melbourne, solo trip
Arts Centre Melbourne is 85% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can join one-hour backstage tours, browse the free Australian Music Vault, buy single-seat tickets without surcharge, and move around easily thanks to lifts and clear maps.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Melbourne Park is 85% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveller can join the 75-min AO backstage tour, hire a court, jog Olympic Park Oval and attend evening concerts, all reachable on foot from CBD and safe with plenty of staff around.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Flagstaff Gardens is 85% Solo-Friendly
Flagstaff Gardens gives solo visitors shaded looping paths for jogging, heritage monuments to photograph, plentiful benches for quiet reading, and safe day access via adjacent Flagstaff Station.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Bells Beach is 85% Solo-Friendly
Solo travelers find challenging surf, equipment hire in Torquay, cliff trails and wildlife camera spots right by the car park. No lockers, little shade and scarce buses limit comfort on long solo days.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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The Lorne Jetty is 85% Solo-Friendly
The jetty is open day and night, has safety rails, nearby toilets and licence fishing, so a solo visitor can photograph sunrise, watch seals or fish with minimal planning.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours
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Collins St is 84% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveller can spend hours admiring heritage facades, cafe-hopping and sampling laneway bars, all within a walkable, well-lit area with frequent trams for easy independent access.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Phillip Island is 84% Solo-Friendly
A solo traveler can surf Cape Woolamai, hike coastal trails and join the Penguin Parade on a single ticket; good public tours and buses keep logistics easy and safe without companions.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
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Lygon Street is 84% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can safely wander wide footpaths, sample multiple cafés, browse Readings and street art, and reach the area easily by tram without relying on others.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Penguin Parade is 84% Solo-Friendly
Solo visitors can join small ranger-led tours or sit in general stands, enjoy wildlife and interactive displays, with sensory aids and cafés, yet the 90-minute drive and night chill demand extra planning.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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Churchill Island is 84% Solo-Friendly
A solo visitor can enjoy 5-km coastal walks, bird-watching and farm demos at their own pace for A$16; reliable paths and signage help independence, but public transport is sparse outside weekends.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
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