With stunning coastal scenery, towering mountains, and lush forests, Victoria, Australia is home to experiences that are as jaw-dropping as its landscape. For those in search of high-luxe, bespoke experiences that are truly unique and customized, look no further than this diverse and stunning destination that includes the vibrant city of Melbourne, buzzing year-round with world-class events, dining, fashion, and art scenes:
For the Sports Fanatic
Acacia Luxury Private Tours provides sports enthusiasts with the opportunity to do the coin toss at the start of an Australian Rules Football match, followed by a hosted viewing with a former professional Australian Football League player. Acacia also offers a bookable Melbourne Cup experience, which includes designer hats made by a leading Australian milliner, helicopter transfers to and from the race, and exclusive access to “the Birdcage” (the premium, VIP viewing section), to enjoy the day among Australian and international celebrities, entrepreneurs and sporting personalities. | Price: Custom pricing
For the Adrenaline Junkie
The need for speed and the scenic Yarra Valley come together in the Levantine Hill ‘Prancing Horse Drive Experiences.’ The journey begins with helicopter flights by Microflite from Melbourne to Levantine Hill. Guests will then hop into a Ferrari 488 GTB and Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4 for a driving experience, before settling in for a six-course meal with wine pairings. To round out the day, travelers will catch a helicopter flight back to Melbourne landing right in the heart of the city. The experience features nearly 100 miles of driving, including the famed Black Spur Drive to Lake Mountain. | Price: AUD$3,990 for 2 pax
For the Wine
For a wine experience unlike anything else available in Australia, check out Pt. Leo Estate’s Ultimate Vineyard, Dining & Sculpture Park Experience. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by the Pt. Leo’s cellar door manager will lead the group on a one-hour bespoke wine tasting that features meandering through the expansive 50-acre vineyard and sculpture park. The experience also includes a snack of fruits and local cheeses served on the shores of the vineyard’s private lake, as well as an intricate 6-course degustation lunch at the estate’s fine dining restaurant, Laura. | Price: AUD$695 per person
For the Outdoor Adventurer
Outdoor operator Unleashed-Unlimited provides Australia’s first and the world’s highest commercial portaledge cliff camping experience. Take in the spectacular views of Mount Buffalo Gorge from a suspended portaledge on a 985-foot cliff face. Enjoy dinner before settling in for an unforgettable night of adventure sleeping on the cliff face. | Price: AUD$799 per person (based on two pax)
For the Art Enthusiast
You can make your personal mark on Melbourne’s street art scene with Localing Tours’ street art masterclass. This tour includes a meet-and-greet with some of Melbourne’s most respected artists to learn about their craft in Everfresh Studios – a closed-to-the-public art space for the world’s best street artists. Here you’ll spend time creating your own unique design before suiting up in safety gear and heading out – spray paint in hand – to make your own mark on Melbourne’s laneways. | Price: Custom pricing
For the Foodie
Cutler & Co. provides an unparalleled seafood experience where guests will learn to shuck an oyster, fillet a whole fish or break down a crab in an immersive kitchen session with Head Chef Colin Mainds. Colin and his team talk guests through the intricacies of sustainable seafood before delving into a five-course menu that features all the delicious seafood that you’ve just assisted in preparing.| Price: AUD$5,000 min.
