Exploring shoes on for there is a vast 38 hectares and over 8500 species of plants to explore in the Royal Botanic Gardens. As the darkness sets, head to the gardens to watch the spectacle that is Lightscape.
The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) hosts an ever-diverse range of exhibitions. A cultural hub, it is worth a trip even just to admire the architecture.
Walking through decorative arts in The Johnston Collection is as much an experience as stepping foot in the historic townhouse that houses them. A pre-booked ticket is essential!
Named after philanthropist Sir Ian Potter, The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is the world's first major gallery dedicated in its entirety to Australian art. With 25000 works to view, it's time to get cultural!
Cocktails and fine dining: Gimlet at Cavendish house does both. If you're going all-in, the Southern Rock Lobster served in-shell and with oodles of rep pepper rouille and lemon juice never disappoints.