Catch a flight to Melbourne, Australia's most stylish destination. The city is number one for funky bars, elegant boutiques and award-winning restaurants. The Inner North specialises in off-beat fashion and Southbank is Melbourne's arts precinct.

Things to do

A stroll through the city backstreets and into Southbank takes you to the lush Royal Botanic Gardens. People-watch in Federation Square then take a hot-air balloon flight over Melbourne. You can travel around Melbourne without tickets on the free City Circle tram.

Shopping

A Melbourne holiday offers varied shopping. The city has stylish department stores and arcades, while the Inner North has more bohemian style and eccentric designs. Chapel Street South Yarra is a mile-long stretch of fashion stores.

Restaurants

Booking flights to Melbourne is a ticket to fine dining. There are many restaurants run by celebrity chefs, fusing Pan-Asian and European traditions with seasonal produce. Choices are endless in the city, while St Kilda has unusual options like slow-cooked chicken at Circa the Prince. Fill up on noodles in the Inner North.

Nightlife

The Arts Centre off Southbank stages everything from concerts to opera. Book tickets to a Melbourne theatre and enjoy pre-show drinks at an intimate bar in the city. Live bands take to the stage at venues in the Inner North and St Kilda.

When to go

KLM and partners have frequent flights to Melbourne. Try to coincide with the March Food & Wine Festival, football grand final in September or Melbourne Cup in November.