Dated cost examples
Six dated, itemised examples from 2027-01-12 to 2027-01-18: 6 nights and 7 days for two adults sharing one room, which is 14 person-days. Prices are as observed in September 2026, cover ground costs only, and are not multiplied out to other party sizes or trip lengths.
Dated planning estimate for two adults sharing one room at a time, 12–18 January 2027: seven days and six nights. Flights excluded. Reprice your actual dates, party, rooms, meals and transfers before booking.
Arrival is Melbourne Airport (MEL) with the AUD 43.40 Melbourne City Express fare; Avalon Airport is not used. Free NGV collection entry excludes paid exhibitions. Great Ocean Road overnights are not included.
Budget · Example A
Total for two adults
1,573.85 USD
112.42 USD per person per ground day
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The Great Southern Hotel Melbourne room base
6 × 107.32 USD (room-night) = 643.92 USD ≈ 643.92 USD
Dated supplier observation; final room, meals, fees and cancellation terms need confirmation.
The Great Southern Hotel Melbourne — checked 2026-09-30
The Great Southern Hotel Melbourne tax reconstruction
6 × 10.73 USD (room-night) = 64.38 USD ≈ 64.38 USD
Reconstructed supplier tax field, counted once; not an itemised invoice.
The Great Southern Hotel Melbourne — checked 2026-09-30
MEL City Express return
2 × 43.4 AUD (adult return) = 86.8 AUD ≈ 60.65 USD
Published tariff used for planning; recheck the price and January operating dates.
MEL City Express return — checked 2026-09-30
Southern Cross–hotel vehicle legs
2 × 20 AUD (vehicle journey) = 40 AUD ≈ 27.95 USD
Editorial planning allowance, not a supplier quote.
Local vehicles including St Kilda outing legs
4 × 25 AUD (vehicle journey) = 100 AUD ≈ 69.87 USD
Editorial planning allowance, not a supplier quote.
NGV collection entry; exhibitions excluded
2 × 0 AUD (adult admission) = 0 AUD ≈ 0.00 USD
Published free access for the specified collection only; paid exhibitions and extras are excluded.
NGV collection entry; exhibitions excluded — checked 2026-09-30
Optional museum allowance included in model
2 × 30 AUD (adult activity allowance) = 60 AUD ≈ 41.92 USD
Editorial planning allowance, not a supplier quote.
Breakfast outside hotel
14 × 10 AUD (person meal) = 140 AUD ≈ 97.82 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Lunch outside hotel
14 × 20 AUD (person meal) = 280 AUD ≈ 195.64 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Dinner outside hotel
14 × 30 AUD (person meal) = 420 AUD ≈ 293.45 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Drinks and snacks, no alcohol
14 × 8 AUD (person day) = 112 AUD ≈ 78.25 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Dated estimate for two adults sharing one room, 12–18 January 2027, seven calendar days/six nights. International and domestic flights, visas, insurance, shopping and unlisted excursions are excluded. Hotel room category, meal plan and final cancellation terms were not fully exposed. The model chooses separately purchased meals; no hotel meal inclusion is claimed. Supplier tax fields are reconstructed, not an itemised invoice. Published transport and attraction tariffs are planning benchmarks, not confirmed January inventory. Editorial allowances are labelled. Reprice the actual trip before booking. Event demand may affect these particular January prices. Avalon transfers and regional road trips are excluded.
Budget · Example B
Total for two adults
2,004.25 USD
143.16 USD per person per ground day
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The Great Southern Hotel Melbourne room base
6 × 107.32 USD (room-night) = 643.92 USD ≈ 643.92 USD
Dated supplier observation; final room, meals, fees and cancellation terms need confirmation.
The Great Southern Hotel Melbourne — checked 2026-09-30
The Great Southern Hotel Melbourne tax reconstruction
6 × 10.73 USD (room-night) = 64.38 USD ≈ 64.38 USD
Reconstructed supplier tax field, counted once; not an itemised invoice.
The Great Southern Hotel Melbourne — checked 2026-09-30
MEL City Express return
2 × 43.4 AUD (adult return) = 86.8 AUD ≈ 60.65 USD
Published tariff used for planning; recheck the price and January operating dates.
MEL City Express return — checked 2026-09-30
Southern Cross–hotel vehicle legs
2 × 20 AUD (vehicle journey) = 40 AUD ≈ 27.95 USD
Editorial planning allowance, not a supplier quote.
Local vehicles including St Kilda outing legs
4 × 25 AUD (vehicle journey) = 100 AUD ≈ 69.87 USD
Editorial planning allowance, not a supplier quote.
NGV collection entry; exhibitions excluded
2 × 0 AUD (adult admission) = 0 AUD ≈ 0.00 USD
Published free access for the specified collection only; paid exhibitions and extras are excluded.
NGV collection entry; exhibitions excluded — checked 2026-09-30
Optional museum allowance included in model
2 × 30 AUD (adult activity allowance) = 60 AUD ≈ 41.92 USD
Editorial planning allowance, not a supplier quote.
Breakfast outside hotel
14 × 20 AUD (person meal) = 280 AUD ≈ 195.64 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Lunch outside hotel
14 × 30 AUD (person meal) = 420 AUD ≈ 293.45 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Dinner outside hotel
14 × 50 AUD (person meal) = 700 AUD ≈ 489.09 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Drinks and snacks, no alcohol
14 × 12 AUD (person day) = 168 AUD ≈ 117.38 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Dated estimate for two adults sharing one room, 12–18 January 2027, seven calendar days/six nights. International and domestic flights, visas, insurance, shopping and unlisted excursions are excluded. Hotel room category, meal plan and final cancellation terms were not fully exposed. The model chooses separately purchased meals; no hotel meal inclusion is claimed. Supplier tax fields are reconstructed, not an itemised invoice. Published transport and attraction tariffs are planning benchmarks, not confirmed January inventory. Editorial allowances are labelled. Reprice the actual trip before booking. Event demand may affect these particular January prices. Avalon transfers and regional road trips are excluded.
Mid-range · Example A
Total for two adults
1,976.09 USD
141.15 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG room base
6 × 168.26 USD (room-night) = 1,009.56 USD ≈ 1,009.56 USD
Dated supplier observation; final room, meals, fees and cancellation terms need confirmation.
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG — checked 2026-09-30
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG tax reconstruction
6 × 16.83 USD (room-night) = 100.98 USD ≈ 100.98 USD
Reconstructed supplier tax field, counted once; not an itemised invoice.
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG — checked 2026-09-30
MEL City Express return
2 × 43.4 AUD (adult return) = 86.8 AUD ≈ 60.65 USD
Published tariff used for planning; recheck the price and January operating dates.
MEL City Express return — checked 2026-09-30
Southern Cross–hotel vehicle legs
2 × 20 AUD (vehicle journey) = 40 AUD ≈ 27.95 USD
Editorial planning allowance, not a supplier quote.
Local vehicles including St Kilda outing legs
4 × 25 AUD (vehicle journey) = 100 AUD ≈ 69.87 USD
Editorial planning allowance, not a supplier quote.
NGV collection entry; exhibitions excluded
2 × 0 AUD (adult admission) = 0 AUD ≈ 0.00 USD
Published free access for the specified collection only; paid exhibitions and extras are excluded.
NGV collection entry; exhibitions excluded — checked 2026-09-30
Optional museum allowance included in model
2 × 30 AUD (adult activity allowance) = 60 AUD ≈ 41.92 USD
Editorial planning allowance, not a supplier quote.
Breakfast outside hotel
14 × 10 AUD (person meal) = 140 AUD ≈ 97.82 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Lunch outside hotel
14 × 20 AUD (person meal) = 280 AUD ≈ 195.64 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Dinner outside hotel
14 × 30 AUD (person meal) = 420 AUD ≈ 293.45 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Drinks and snacks, no alcohol
14 × 8 AUD (person day) = 112 AUD ≈ 78.25 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Dated estimate for two adults sharing one room, 12–18 January 2027, seven calendar days/six nights. International and domestic flights, visas, insurance, shopping and unlisted excursions are excluded. Hotel room category, meal plan and final cancellation terms were not fully exposed. The model chooses separately purchased meals; no hotel meal inclusion is claimed. Supplier tax fields are reconstructed, not an itemised invoice. Published transport and attraction tariffs are planning benchmarks, not confirmed January inventory. Editorial allowances are labelled. Reprice the actual trip before booking. Event demand may affect these particular January prices. Avalon transfers and regional road trips are excluded.
Mid-range · Example B
Total for two adults
2,406.49 USD
171.89 USD per person per ground day
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Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG room base
6 × 168.26 USD (room-night) = 1,009.56 USD ≈ 1,009.56 USD
Dated supplier observation; final room, meals, fees and cancellation terms need confirmation.
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG — checked 2026-09-30
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG tax reconstruction
6 × 16.83 USD (room-night) = 100.98 USD ≈ 100.98 USD
Reconstructed supplier tax field, counted once; not an itemised invoice.
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders by IHG — checked 2026-09-30
MEL City Express return
2 × 43.4 AUD (adult return) = 86.8 AUD ≈ 60.65 USD
Published tariff used for planning; recheck the price and January operating dates.
MEL City Express return — checked 2026-09-30
Southern Cross–hotel vehicle legs
2 × 20 AUD (vehicle journey) = 40 AUD ≈ 27.95 USD
Editorial planning allowance, not a supplier quote.
Local vehicles including St Kilda outing legs
4 × 25 AUD (vehicle journey) = 100 AUD ≈ 69.87 USD
Editorial planning allowance, not a supplier quote.
NGV collection entry; exhibitions excluded
2 × 0 AUD (adult admission) = 0 AUD ≈ 0.00 USD
Published free access for the specified collection only; paid exhibitions and extras are excluded.
NGV collection entry; exhibitions excluded — checked 2026-09-30
Optional museum allowance included in model
2 × 30 AUD (adult activity allowance) = 60 AUD ≈ 41.92 USD
Editorial planning allowance, not a supplier quote.
Breakfast outside hotel
14 × 20 AUD (person meal) = 280 AUD ≈ 195.64 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Lunch outside hotel
14 × 30 AUD (person meal) = 420 AUD ≈ 293.45 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Dinner outside hotel
14 × 50 AUD (person meal) = 700 AUD ≈ 489.09 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Drinks and snacks, no alcohol
14 × 12 AUD (person day) = 168 AUD ≈ 117.38 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Dated estimate for two adults sharing one room, 12–18 January 2027, seven calendar days/six nights. International and domestic flights, visas, insurance, shopping and unlisted excursions are excluded. Hotel room category, meal plan and final cancellation terms were not fully exposed. The model chooses separately purchased meals; no hotel meal inclusion is claimed. Supplier tax fields are reconstructed, not an itemised invoice. Published transport and attraction tariffs are planning benchmarks, not confirmed January inventory. Editorial allowances are labelled. Reprice the actual trip before booking. Event demand may affect these particular January prices. Avalon transfers and regional road trips are excluded.
Premium · Example A
Total for two adults
3,627.47 USD
259.11 USD per person per ground day
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Crown Towers Melbourne room base
6 × 418.47 USD (room-night) = 2,510.82 USD ≈ 2,510.82 USD
Dated supplier observation; final room, meals, fees and cancellation terms need confirmation.
Crown Towers Melbourne — checked 2026-09-30
Crown Towers Melbourne tax reconstruction
6 × 41.85 USD (room-night) = 251.1 USD ≈ 251.10 USD
Reconstructed supplier tax field, counted once; not an itemised invoice.
Crown Towers Melbourne — checked 2026-09-30
MEL City Express return
2 × 43.4 AUD (adult return) = 86.8 AUD ≈ 60.65 USD
Published tariff used for planning; recheck the price and January operating dates.
MEL City Express return — checked 2026-09-30
Southern Cross–hotel vehicle legs
2 × 20 AUD (vehicle journey) = 40 AUD ≈ 27.95 USD
Editorial planning allowance, not a supplier quote.
Local vehicles including St Kilda outing legs
4 × 25 AUD (vehicle journey) = 100 AUD ≈ 69.87 USD
Editorial planning allowance, not a supplier quote.
NGV collection entry; exhibitions excluded
2 × 0 AUD (adult admission) = 0 AUD ≈ 0.00 USD
Published free access for the specified collection only; paid exhibitions and extras are excluded.
NGV collection entry; exhibitions excluded — checked 2026-09-30
Optional museum allowance included in model
2 × 30 AUD (adult activity allowance) = 60 AUD ≈ 41.92 USD
Editorial planning allowance, not a supplier quote.
Breakfast outside hotel
14 × 10 AUD (person meal) = 140 AUD ≈ 97.82 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Lunch outside hotel
14 × 20 AUD (person meal) = 280 AUD ≈ 195.64 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Dinner outside hotel
14 × 30 AUD (person meal) = 420 AUD ≈ 293.45 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Drinks and snacks, no alcohol
14 × 8 AUD (person day) = 112 AUD ≈ 78.25 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Dated estimate for two adults sharing one room, 12–18 January 2027, seven calendar days/six nights. International and domestic flights, visas, insurance, shopping and unlisted excursions are excluded. Hotel room category, meal plan and final cancellation terms were not fully exposed. The model chooses separately purchased meals; no hotel meal inclusion is claimed. Supplier tax fields are reconstructed, not an itemised invoice. Published transport and attraction tariffs are planning benchmarks, not confirmed January inventory. Editorial allowances are labelled. Reprice the actual trip before booking. Event demand may affect these particular January prices. Avalon transfers and regional road trips are excluded.
Premium · Example B
Total for two adults
4,057.87 USD
289.85 USD per person per ground day
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Crown Towers Melbourne room base
6 × 418.47 USD (room-night) = 2,510.82 USD ≈ 2,510.82 USD
Dated supplier observation; final room, meals, fees and cancellation terms need confirmation.
Crown Towers Melbourne — checked 2026-09-30
Crown Towers Melbourne tax reconstruction
6 × 41.85 USD (room-night) = 251.1 USD ≈ 251.10 USD
Reconstructed supplier tax field, counted once; not an itemised invoice.
Crown Towers Melbourne — checked 2026-09-30
MEL City Express return
2 × 43.4 AUD (adult return) = 86.8 AUD ≈ 60.65 USD
Published tariff used for planning; recheck the price and January operating dates.
MEL City Express return — checked 2026-09-30
Southern Cross–hotel vehicle legs
2 × 20 AUD (vehicle journey) = 40 AUD ≈ 27.95 USD
Editorial planning allowance, not a supplier quote.
Local vehicles including St Kilda outing legs
4 × 25 AUD (vehicle journey) = 100 AUD ≈ 69.87 USD
Editorial planning allowance, not a supplier quote.
NGV collection entry; exhibitions excluded
2 × 0 AUD (adult admission) = 0 AUD ≈ 0.00 USD
Published free access for the specified collection only; paid exhibitions and extras are excluded.
NGV collection entry; exhibitions excluded — checked 2026-09-30
Optional museum allowance included in model
2 × 30 AUD (adult activity allowance) = 60 AUD ≈ 41.92 USD
Editorial planning allowance, not a supplier quote.
Breakfast outside hotel
14 × 20 AUD (person meal) = 280 AUD ≈ 195.64 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Lunch outside hotel
14 × 30 AUD (person meal) = 420 AUD ≈ 293.45 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Dinner outside hotel
14 × 50 AUD (person meal) = 700 AUD ≈ 489.09 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Drinks and snacks, no alcohol
14 × 12 AUD (person day) = 168 AUD ≈ 117.38 USD
Editorial meal allowance; actual restaurant choices and prices will differ.
Dated estimate for two adults sharing one room, 12–18 January 2027, seven calendar days/six nights. International and domestic flights, visas, insurance, shopping and unlisted excursions are excluded. Hotel room category, meal plan and final cancellation terms were not fully exposed. The model chooses separately purchased meals; no hotel meal inclusion is claimed. Supplier tax fields are reconstructed, not an itemised invoice. Published transport and attraction tariffs are planning benchmarks, not confirmed January inventory. Editorial allowances are labelled. Reprice the actual trip before booking. Event demand may affect these particular January prices. Avalon transfers and regional road trips are excluded.
Not included: all flights including any positioning flight, visas, insurance, shopping, unlisted excursions, late-night service disruption or flight delay costs
Reference exchange rates dated 2026-09-30: 1 USD = 1.43123 AUD. Your card rate at payment may differ.
Practical notes
This model uses MEL and the Melbourne City Express, not Avalon Airport. Free NGV collection access does not include paid exhibitions. Match entry permission to the traveller’s passport through the official Australian process. Ask venues about halal preparation; broad restaurant choice does not certify every menu.
Limits of these examples
Dated estimate for two adults sharing one room, 12–18 January 2027, seven calendar days/six nights. International and domestic flights, visas, insurance, shopping and unlisted excursions are excluded. Hotel room category, meal plan and final cancellation terms were not fully exposed. The model chooses separately purchased meals; no hotel meal inclusion is claimed. Supplier tax fields are reconstructed, not an itemised invoice. Published transport and attraction tariffs are planning benchmarks, not confirmed January inventory. Editorial allowances are labelled. Reprice the actual trip before booking. Event demand may affect these particular January prices. Avalon transfers and regional road trips are excluded.
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