Melbourne Skydeck

Melbourne Skydeck sits on the 88th floor of the Eureka Tower on Riverside Quay in Southbank, the highest public vantage point in the city. From its lofty position, it offers breathtaking 360-degree views over Melbourne — the CBD, the Yarra, the bay and out to the distant ranges — making it one of the city's must-do experiences.

The appeal is that combination of an unbeatable panorama and the thrill of the experience: sweeping views by day and the glittering city lights by night, plus the famous 'Edge' — a glass cube that projects out from the building, leaving you suspended high above the streets. It's a genuine highlight, spectacular at any time but especially at sunset.

With a 4.5 rating from more than 17,000 reviews, it's an overwhelmingly popular attraction. Admission, opening hours, the Edge experience and any add-ons vary, and it gets busy at peak times, so it's worth checking current details and considering booking ahead before you go — and timing your visit for sunset, when the view shifts from the sunlit city to the lights below, is especially memorable.