5 must-dos in Melbourne

Cafe Culture

Sip a latte at the fashionable strip of Chapel Street while you people-watch. For the serious coffee drinker, the choices are limitless; Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder, Cafe Racer, Donavans, Caffe e Cucina where the aromas alone are memorable.

In Melbourne, the coffee culture is very much alive and kicking! Cafes line the streets practically everywhere and many Melbournians must start the day with a strong caffeine kick.

In Melbourne, the cafe scene has to do with the climate too "" the cool climate makes it perfect for alfresco coffee drinking.

Best flat white: Richmond Hill Cafe & Larder @ 48 Bridge Road

Best Mocha: Cafe Racer @ 15A Marine Parade

Great Ocean Road

Visit the Great Ocean Road. Take a drive through breathtaking seascapes and landscapes! Catch the spectacular and magnificent rock formation of the Twelve Apostles before erosion takes its toll on the rocks.

The coastal ride to the Twelve Apostles and the London Bridge allows for many stopovers: such as coffee at the cosy resort towns and a stroll along white sandy beaches of Apollo Bay.

We highly recommend you stay over in any of the quaint resort towns or find a cosy retreat perched high above the mountains overlooking a spectacular stretch of sea. It's a wonderful feeling to wake up to, a room with a view and lying in the arms of your loved one.

Watch A Musical

When dusk beckons, go to the theatres for an evening of glamour and entertainment. Catch your favourite musicals at either Royal or Princess Theatres.

Currently showing is Mamma Mia which allows one to traipse down memory lane to the era of ABBA with songs like "Money Money Money" and "Winner Takes It All", all of which are cleverly woven into two simple but wonderful love stories.

The set and costume designs are not what one would expect from a larger scale musical like Les Miserables or Phantom of the Opera, but they are definitely more accessible and equally dramatic.

Crown Entertainment Complex

For partygoers, a world of entertainment awaits you at Crown! Touted as the largest casino outside Las Vegas, it simply dazzles! Check into this world-class hotel with 500 oversized rooms.

Leave your guy at the Casino and slip into something from Gucci, Gianni Versace or Prada "" go shopping that is. Satisfy hunger with a wide selection of cuisines "" from Asian, Australian to European, choose to fine dine or sit alfresco along the waterfront.

Catch a live theatre, cabaret or dance the night away at the bars and clubs proffered by Crown.

Alcoholic Milkshake

For lovers of fresh milkshakes, try the alcoholic one at Cafe 97. We promise you will leave the place sober and with fond memories. Priced at A$11. You have seven kinds to choose from: Signature Shakes: Mars bars, a blend of creme de cacao, kahlua with ice cream, vanilla, caramel and chocolate syrup topped with cream. So indulge!

Chocolate Indulgence

Get euphoric with chocolates. It is said: Melbourne starts and ends its day with a strong cup of coffee. This tour takes you through the history of coffee, and turns you into a coffee expert.

After the tours, you will know how to distinguish between a latte, mocha, a flat white and a macchiato. Enjoy the aroma of freshly brewed coffee accompanied with cakes and chocolates to acquire the art of coffee appreciation.