Melbourne

Chef Ben Shewry's extraordinary restaurant in Ripponlea — one of the world's 50 best. A 10-course exploration of Australian native ingredients and personal storytelling.

Melbourne's most celebrated Chinese restaurant since 1975 — Gilbert Lau's Cantonese institution in a stunning city arcade. The duck and the XO pipis are legendary.

Andrew McConnell's essential Melbourne all-day dining room — outstanding charcuterie, brilliant wine list, and the city's finest croque madame.

Melbourne's grandest luxury hotel on the Southbank — the finest suites overlook the Yarra River and city skyline, with an extraordinary rooftop pool.

A beautifully intimate South Yarra boutique hotel — 40 suites, outstanding personal service, and a location in Melbourne's most elegant shopping and dining precinct.

Melbourne's cultural heart — the National Gallery of Victoria (Australia's oldest and most visited art museum) flanks Federation Square. Both free entry.

Hosier Lane, Centre Place, and Degraves Street — Melbourne's famous laneways are an ever-changing gallery of street art and the home of the city's best espresso culture.