Greater Melbourne

Step into the world of Australian art at the National Gallery of Victoria, where the story of the country is told through more than 75,000 works spanning thousands of years of creativity.

Explore galleries filled with works by Indigenous Australian artists, masters of Australian modernism and contemporary artists pushing the boundaries of design and visual culture. From ancient traditions to bold new ideas, discover the many ways Australia’s landscapes, people and stories have shaped its artistic identity.

After exploring the gallery, continue into the heart of Melbourne and make your way to Eureka 89, high above the city on the 89th floor of the iconic Eureka Tower. Settle in for lunch surrounded by sweeping views across Melbourne, the Yarra River and beyond.

With art, culture and the city laid out before you, enjoy a memorable taste of Melbourne from above.

Recommended Fitness Level: Low – Guests are required to climb stairs, with short periods of walking and standing. Lunch is served on the 89th floor of Eureka Tower, accessed via a high-speed lift.

Step inside one of Australia’s most iconic sporting venues and discover the stories behind the Melbourne Cricket Ground, affectionately known as ‘The G’.

Go behind the scenes on a guided tour of the MCG, exploring the spaces where more than 150 years of sporting history have unfolded. Walk through the stadium and discover the inner workings of a venue that has hosted legendary cricket matches, AFL games, major concerts and some of Melbourne’s most memorable moments.

As you explore, hear stories of the athletes, events and characters that have helped shape the MCG and its place in Australian sporting culture. Take in the scale of the stadium from perspectives usually reserved for players and officials, and imagine the roar of the crowd on match day.

After your MCG experience, continue into Melbourne for lunch at Eureka 89, high above the city on the 89th floor of the iconic Eureka Tower. Settle in for a relaxed meal as floor-to-ceiling views stretch across Melbourne, the Yarra River and beyond.

From one of Melbourne’s most celebrated landmarks to its highest dining experiences, discover the city from two very different perspectives.

Recommended Fitness Level: Moderate – Guests are required to climb stairs, with moderate periods of walking and standing. Lunch is served on the 89th floor of Eureka Tower, accessed via a high-speed lift.

Step through the doors of the Old Melbourne Gaol and back into a darker chapter of Melbourne’s history. Towering bluestone walls, iron walkways and narrow cells reveal what life was like inside the prison, which operated from 1842 until 1929.

Explore the cells and corridors as stories of the people who passed through these walls come to life. Discover the death masks once used in attempts to understand criminal behaviour, hear the stories of prisoners jailed for offences such as vagrancy and theft, and learn about the lives of those who faced the harsh realities of the justice system.

Ned Kelly’s story is also woven into the gaol’s history. Visit the site of his execution in 1880 and stand beneath the original beam, still in place today. As you move through the gaol, gain a deeper understanding of the people, circumstances and ideas that shaped Melbourne’s early justice system.

After a thought-provoking morning, leave the gaol behind and rise high above the city for lunch at Eureka 89, on the 89th floor of Eureka Tower. Look out across the Yarra River, Melbourne’s cityscape and towards the Dandenong Ranges, with the city unfolding in every direction.

From the shadows of one of Melbourne’s most significant historic sites to sweeping views from above, experience two very different perspectives on the city.

Recommended Fitness Level: moderate – Guests are required to climb stairs, with moderate periods of walking and standing. Lunch is served on the 89th floor of Eureka Tower, accessed via a high-speed lift.

Set out along the Yarra River and discover Melbourne from the water, where the city’s skyline, gardens and historic landmarks unfold from a different perspective.

As you glide along the calm waters, watch Melbourne’s character reveal itself along the riverbanks. Pass leafy parks and gardens, striking city architecture and some of the landmarks that have shaped the city, while your guide shares stories of the Yarra and its enduring place in Melbourne’s history.

Take your time to enjoy the changing views as the river winds through the heart of the city, from its green, tranquil edges to the energy of Melbourne’s skyline.

Then rise high above the city for lunch at Eureka 89, on the 89th floor of the iconic Eureka Tower. Settle in for a relaxed meal as sweeping views stretch across Melbourne, the Yarra River and beyond.

After seeing Melbourne from the water, take in the city from above and enjoy a memorable taste of the Victorian capital from two very different perspectives.

Recommended Fitness Level: Low – Guests are required to climb stairs. Lunch is served on the 89th floor of Eureka Tower, accessed via a high-speed lift.

Discover the cool-climate character of the Moorabool Valley, one of the coldest wine regions on the Australian mainland. Here, cool nights and a long, gentle ripening season create the ideal conditions for elegant chardonnay and pinot noir, with a distinctive freshness and intensity.

Set among rolling hills above the Moorabool River, Clyde Park’s vines have been growing here since the 1980s. Wander through the cellar door and taste a selection of wines from the estate, discovering how subtle differences across the vineyard influence what ends up in your glass.

Then settle in for a long, relaxed lunch overlooking the vines. Enjoy fresh Victorian produce thoughtfully paired with the wines you’ve just tasted, with the valley stretching out beyond the table.

If the weather allows, find a spot outside and linger a little longer. With good food, fine wine and the changing light across the valley, there’s nowhere else you need to be.

Recommended Fitness Level: Low – Guests are required to climb stairs.

*Guests disembarking in Melbourne are unable to participate in this tour.