Five of the Best in Melbourne

5 Top Tastes

  1. Take a seat with hundreds of fellow diners at the annual Melbourne Food and Wine Festival World's Longest Lunch
  2. Dine with a view of Lake Daylesford at the award-winning Lake House Restaurant
  3. Match wine made on-site with local produce at Pettavel Winery and Restaurant in Geelong
  4. Visit Queen Victoria Market for local and international cheeses, produce, meats and antipasto
  5. Sample chocolate prepared by master chocolatiers at Lindt Chocolat Café.

5 Glorious Views In and Around Melbourne

  1. 360° views of Melbourne from Eureka Tower's 88th floor, Australia's highest observation tower
  2. Port Phillip Bay from the deck of a luxury Victorian Yacht Charters vessel
  3. Aerial views of Melbourne or the Twelve Apostles on a Microflite Helicopter Services scenic flight
  4. The breathtaking views of the city, Mornington Peninsula and You Yangs Regional Park from SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
  5. The river view rooms and city skyline from the Melba restaurant at the Langham hotel.

5 Distinctive Sounds in Melbourne

  1. The thunder of the fastest men on two wheels at the annual MotoGP, held at Phillip Island
  2. The spectacular flying displays when the skies between Melbourne and Geelong are abuzz with the Australian International Airshow
  3. The roar of the crowd at an Australian Rules Football match in the heart of the city
  4. Classic arias by Opera Australia at the Melbourne Recital Hall
  5. The 'ding ding' of an iconic Melbourne tram as it transports residents and visitors around the CBD and surrounding suburbs.

5 Arousing Aromas

  1. The malty smell of hops outside local boutique beer brewers or on the Carlton BrewHouse and Brewery Tour
  2. The glorious fragrance of fresh-cut blooms in the Great Hall of Flowers at the annual Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show
  3. Freshly roasted, ground and brewed coffee served fresh at a Melbourne café
  4. The smell of chocolate as chocolatiers make sweet treats by hand in city arcades
  5. Summer barbecues being prepared on grills in parks and gardens throughout the Central Business District and city fringe.

5 Moments with Meaning

  1. A 'Night in the Museum' experience of life on the 1850s goldfields at Sovereign Hill
  2. Getting close to marine life in Port Phillip Bay - snorkelling with sea dragons, swimming with dolphins or joining an eco-cruise to see Australian fur seals and bottlenose dolphins
  3. Drifting over the Yarra Valley's manicured patchwork of farmland and vineyards in a hot air balloon
  4. Seeing Australia's southern coastline on foot. Navigating the spectacular Great Ocean Walk between Apollo Bay and the Twelve Apostles on a guided tour
  5. Climbing on board Australia's oldest surviving steam railway for an historic 25km ride through the tall trees and fern gullies of the Dandenongs on Puffing Billy.