EAST COAST ADVENTURE

EXPLORE MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY

If it’s all about the razzmatazz of the city, of contrasts but big vibes and a great welcome, this two-city break has the makings of a classic Rugby World Cup 2027 adventure.

Like Sydney, Melbourne has significant landmarks at its heart – Queen Victoria Market, which has been a focal point of city life, with its food stalls, and fruit and vegetables, since 1878; the National Gallery of Victoria – the country’s oldest art museum, which has a wealth of work by Australian and Asian artists; the Royal Botanic Gardens, where the vast array of leafy flora is a reminder (if you needed it) of the merry warmth of the Australian weather.

But then, in many senses, the best way to enjoy Melbourne is not to tick off a precise list of locations, but to spend a few days in some of the areas where local life is most vibrant. In the central CBD, with its endless coffee shops.

In Fitzroy, which has some of the most alluring options for dinner. In Prahran, which has shops, bars and a bohemian ambience. In the seaside suburb of St Kilda, where there are cafes along the edge of Port Philip Bay.

And when you bring the rugby to the party, this is a holiday Down Under without equal. Make sure you are a part of it.

Your experience includes: