The Ian Potter Centre provides a visual history of the many cultures that have shaped the evolution of art in Australia. An outpost of the oldest public art museum in Australia, the National Gallery of Victoria, NGV Australia offers a fascinating introduction to the incredible diversity of Australian fine art and fashion. Featuring both modern and traditional indigenous art as well as non-indigenous works from the colonial period to the present day.

Floating over Melbourne at sunrise gives you a unique perspective of the bayside city. Watch the metropolis come to life from a birds-eye view of the inner suburbs, the parks and the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground while tracing the meandering Yarra River. Balloon Flights Over Melbourne follow their flights with a champagne breakfast.

The largest open-air market in the Southern hemisphere, the stallholders at the Queen Vic sell a huge variety of produce and arts and crafts, with Asian grocers trading alongside Mediterranean delis. The Night Markets, open Wednesday evenings from July through August and November through March, are popular, attracting artists, musicians and a truly impressive assortment of street food.

There’s no denying that Melbourne is one of the best for coffee culture. And lets face it, not many of us need convincing to make a pit stop for a brew – especially when its as good as what the city’s abundance of cafés have on offer. For a morning kick, and frankly, a booster in between, check out micro roaster and café, Seven Seeds.

For a day out, hire a car and meander along the Great Ocean Road, arguably one of the best road trips in the world. Stretching over 250km, start in Torquay and make sure you stop off at iconic sights such as The Twelve Apostles, Gibson Steps and London Arch.