The indulgently over the top bit
This is the bit where we get a little extra and delve deep into our pockets so we can lap up the luxurious side of Melbourne and Victoria. We're talking deliciously indulgent dining, curated experiences that scream opulence, and the absolute opposite of our every day lives. It's the go wild and treat yo' self bit.
Decadent adventures
Image: Le Meridien, Melbourne
Melbourne and Victoria has a culinary scene that is as decadent as it is renowned. Sip curated cocktails by the pool or the sparkling bar at Le Meridien in Melbourne, dine on three-course seasonal feasts at Sault Restaurant in Daylesford, or breath in the scent of aged oak as you sample world-class drops at All Saints Estate, along the banks of the Murray River.
Image: All Saints Estate, High Country
We could honestly go and on for days about the great food you can sample here; like excellent cuts of meat at Babae or perfectly flavoured oysters at Audrey's, and so on and so on.
Fancy forays
Strip down and unwind with a soul-soothing massage at the likes of Alba Thermal Springs & Spa, or the Spa at Lake House in Daylesford, followed by a dip in soothing mineral hot springs. Seek out the glitz of sparkling diamonds while shopping at Charles Rose in Geelong, or settle in for a tasting of certified, biodynamic wine that is as eco-friendly as it is enjoyable at Polperro Winery in Red Hill.
Super luxe stays
If we're going all out and soaking up the more luxurious side of Melbourne and Victoria, your accommodation choice should be oozing with opulence. Deep, freestanding baths, big comfy mattresses and divine bedding are just the beginning. We're after views for days, crackling fireplaces, infinity pools and more. In the regions, splurge for a room at Carmel at Sorrento, Clifftop at Hepburn or Lon Retreat & Spa for an overnight stay dreams are made of.
Image: The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
While city slickers can opt to bathe with a view at The Ritz-Carlton with in-room baths or a swim in the most dream-worthy indoor pool, or go for the classic charm and elegance of hotels like The Langham and Grand Hyatt.
