Luxury Holidays in Melbourne
Laneway cafés, celebrated galleries and dining by the Yarra make Melbourne a city to explore on foot.
Melbourne holidays: art, dining and journeys through Victoria
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria, Australia, and a city best explored on foot. Beyond its broad central streets are laneways filled with cafés, small restaurants and street art. Hosier Lane offers a close look at that creative side of the city; the National Gallery of Victoria gives you a reason to slow down and spend an afternoon indoors.
The Yarra River brings a different pace to a day in Melbourne. Follow its banks towards Southbank after a gallery visit, then stay for dinner by the water. The Langham, Melbourne, one of the hotels featured on this destination page, is located in the area. Allow several days for the city itself: its neighbourhoods, food scene, exhibitions, theatres and sporting events offer different ways to get to know it.
Melbourne also makes a starting point for exploring regional Victoria. The Yarra Valley offers winery visits and lunches among the hills. For the Great Ocean Road, set aside a separate stretch of the itinerary so there is time to enjoy the coast. Together, the city and these journeys show two sides of Victoria: its lively cultural centre and its wider landscapes.