Title: Pakenham Travel Guide: Best of Pakenham, Melbourne Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Pakenham](https://expedia.co.uk/Pakenham-Melbourne-Hotels.0-n553248634691636059-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Melbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Melbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Pakenham Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Pakenham.d553248634691636059.Car-Hire-Guide)[Pakenham Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Pakenham.d553248634691636059.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Pakenham Travel Guide ## Melbourne ![A tranquil wetland scene at Point Cook, Melbourne, Australia, with reeds and aquatic vegetation. An integration of natural habitats within suburban residential environments with homes nearby.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634691636059/75400a5b-6fcc-4674-b0d7-a518c6849e9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A tranquil wetland scene at Point Cook, Melbourne, Australia, with reeds and aquatic vegetation. An integration of natural habitats within suburban residential environments with homes nearby.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634691636059/75400a5b-6fcc-4674-b0d7-a518c6849e9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This Heron is a local at the Cardinia Waters Retirement Village. I suspect its not over 55 but no one seems to complain. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634691636059/b5933acb-2277-426b-b13f-9038c1786370.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Pakenham Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Melbourne travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne.dx178283) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Melbourne city in the night](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159118/dcb61cc2-514b-4f7b-b5a2-46ac4bcb3a42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crown Casino Why not roll the dice by visiting Crown Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Melbourne? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crown-Casino-Southbank.d6159118.Attraction) ![Aerial view of the central business district of Melbourne, Australia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159162/277ef7db-f566-4dd7-9e9e-3390cd8cb978.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Central You can enjoy some retail therapy with a trip to Melbourne Central, a favourite shopping spot in Melbourne. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Central-Melbourne-Central-Business-District.d6159162.Attraction) ![Marvel Stadium featuring a sunset, a bay or harbor and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6125921/3f7ac692-2aaf-4343-890b-142120907769.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Marvel Stadium Catch an event at Marvel Stadium during your trip to Melbourne. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Marvel-Stadium-Melbourne.d6125921.Attraction) ![Rod Laver Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159156/ef11c65d-90f4-49f8-a392-dcb18baedeaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Rod Laver Arena Take a tour of Melbourne Park’s primary tennis court, come here to witness an exciting Australian Open tennis match or see a major pop concert. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rod-Laver-Arena-Melbourne-Central-Business-District.d6159156.Attraction) ![Melbourne Cricket Ground showing autumn leaves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501726/e0a5e565-f67a-4307-a3af-3643ad6c9c06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Cricket Ground Australia’s premier stadium is a symbol of Melbourne’s sporting heritage, drawing thousands of fans to cricket, football, rugby and soccer matches and events. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Cricket-Ground-East-Melbourne.d501726.Attraction) ![Looking across Yarra River to Seafarers' Bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6061023/86e8fa3b-69b8-4286-8eac-101fa4bda560.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre During your trip, find out what's happening in Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, a top convention centre in Melbourne. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Convention-And-Exhibition-Centre-South-Wharf.d6061023.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Puffing Billy Railway: Heritage Steam Train Journey](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45693233/b714c35b-3fdd-4b8a-b317-186fe1b5a759.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Puffing Billy Railway: Heritage Steam Train Journey £33 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/puffing-billy-railway-heritage-steam-train-journey.a45693233.activity-details) ![Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46316652/a21fc454-8293-4d54-82a3-6049cc23a3fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Puffing Billy And Phillip Island Penguin Parade Bus Tour £123 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/puffing-billy-and-phillip-island-penguin-parade-bus-tour.a46316652.activity-details) ![Melbourne Phillip Island 1 Day Tour with Chinese Speaking Guide ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47605496/2e5c766d-c94d-406a-9d51-9d0a54db09c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Melbourne Phillip Island 1 Day Tour £66 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/melbourne-phillip-island-1-day-tour.a47605496.activity-details) ![Half-Day Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49395427/4c40e9ba-d729-469c-a710-ab45cc8df7f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Puffing Billy Steam Train Experience £89 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/puffing-billy-steam-train-experience.a49395427.activity-details) ![SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/171973/ae16dc84-9d6d-4f68-b500-539429cf48ce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium Tickets £21 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sea-life-melbourne-aquarium-tickets.a171973.activity-details) ![Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/687732/0ea885ab-35e6-4460-af35-93a62b3545a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise on the Yarra River £100 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/spirit-of-melbourne-dinner-cruise-on-the-yarra-river.a687732.activity-details) [See all activities in Melbourne](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Melbourne.d178283.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Pakenham ![Mercure Pakenham](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82510000/82506600/82506584/c87d1259_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Pakenham 77 Racecourse Rd Pakenham VIC £95 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (184 reviews) Room, staff and motel all amazing but I was not happy about the price given on your site being in USD and on paying at the location obviously because of the conversion the price was higher than expected Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=82506584&PinnedHotelID=82506584&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634691636059) ![Sage Melbourne Ringwood](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19550000/19549900/19549899/7098254a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sage Melbourne Ringwood 211 Maroondah Highway Ringwood VIC £103 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (839 reviews) Yes up to standard Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=19549899&PinnedHotelID=19549899&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634691636059) ![PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65510000/65508500/65508453/7ef8e624_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne 872 Blackburn Road Clayton VIC £134 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9/10 Wonderful! (452 reviews) clean room and staff but it will be good if at least microwave is provided by default Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=65508453&PinnedHotelID=65508453&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634691636059) ![Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73480000/73474000/73473975/6342ea02_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Place Melbourne, Caribbean Park 38 DALMORE DRIVE Scoresby VIC Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £105 14 Feb - 15 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (256 reviews) Excellent service for our stay. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=14%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026&selected=73473975&PinnedHotelID=73473975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634691636059) ![Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/130000/120200/120133/66f28ae0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverley 285 Springvale Road Glen Waverley VIC £97 13 Feb - 14 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews) Clean room, staff, amenities Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=120133&PinnedHotelID=120133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634691636059) ![Rydges Ringwood](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59930000/59921400/59921329/171cc2d1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rydges Ringwood 96 Maroondah Highway Ringwood VIC £105 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Melbourne. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (259 reviews) We were received with a friendly welcome, and we enjoyed our one-night stay in the spacious and clean apartment with very comfortable bed. The kitchenette had the basics (microwave, kettle, coffee pod machine) but no basin or cleaning items which is odd considering crockery, cutlery and glassware ... Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=59921329&PinnedHotelID=59921329&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634691636059) [See all 746 properties in Pakenham](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248634691636059) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Pakenham hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634691636059&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634691636059&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634691636059&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634691636059&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634691636059&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634691636059&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Pakenham ![Frankston showing a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7213/d8b46483-f4bd-4e15-a058-61930443d3db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Frankston Well liked for its spas and golf courses, Frankston is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Frankston Arts Centre and Frankston Beach, and jump on the metro at Frankston Station to get around the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Frankston.dx7213) ![The view from the observation tower is breath taking](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034526/12ab8ae0-e189-4067-8bb0-ff68e778ae47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Warburton Unique features of Warburton include the river views and bars. Make a stop by Yarra River Walk or O'Shannassy Trail while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Warburton.dx6034526) ![Mornington which includes signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181694/fb42dcce-fe39-4b7b-92aa-0fb0028c8d1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mornington Spas, restaurants and beaches are some highlights of Mornington. Make a stop by Mornington Park or Mornington Country Golf Course while you're exploring. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Mornington.dx181694) ![A big feature of the beaches that line the eastern shorelines of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria are the brightly coloured beach bathing boxes. Mount Martha has some spectacular examples of these curious structures. And there is nothing like a sunset on the beach. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6134183/bf5df47a-763c-4282-9f30-bcb9a2de8099.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mount Martha You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Mount Martha. You might want to make time for a stop at Mount Martha Beach North or Mount Martha Beach South. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Mount-Martha.dx6134183) ![St Kilda which includes a coastal town, a city and a high-rise building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/181708/61f3ac02-287c-4baf-bc4b-d897238416d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### St Kilda St Kilda is known for its stunning beaches, and with sights like Acland Street and Fitzroy Street, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Melbourne. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-St-Kilda.dx181708) ![Jam Factory showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6159242/010cecc7-8144-4776-babc-1cde6320bbf8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Yarra Prahran Market and Chapel Street are top sights in South Yarra, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at South Yarra Station or Hawksburn Station to see more sights in the area. 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