Marvellous Melbourne, Australia

Before the arrival of European settlers, the Melbourne area was occupied for an estimated 31,000 to 40,000 years  by fewer than 20,000 people from Australian Aboriginal regional tribes. Now Melbourne is the capital of the region, with a total population of approximately 3.8 million people, making it  the second most populous city in Australia after Sidney. During the Victorian gold rush of the 1850s, it was transformed into one of the world’s largest and wealthiest cities.

Today it is a centre for the arts, commerce, industry, education, entertainment, sport and tourism  in Australia and the southern hemisphere. It is the birthplace of cultural institutions such as Australian film (as well as the world’s first feature film), Australian television, Australian rules football,  the Australian impressionist art movement and contemporary and traditional music.  Often referred to as the  nation’s cultural capital, and ranked tops in the world’s most livable cities ratings – with plenty of attractions such as museums, beautiful parks, great restaurants, rich cultural life and lots of events and festivals throughout the year – Melbourne is an ideal place for you to enjoy a Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch.

Sunday Jazz Brunch in Melbourne

Restaurant No. 35 at the Sofitel on Collins

An innovative new restaurant  located 35 floors above Collins Street, No. 35 an elegant dining destination designed with rich timbers, vibrant tones,  contemporary artworks and a commanding 35th floor view of Melbourne.  The restaurant serves modern cuisine using fresh local ingredients emphasizing pure flavor matched with relaxed uncomplicated service. 

On Sunday’s between 12noon – 3pm, No. 35 offers a sumptuous brunch with a fantastic buffet selection of freshly prepared food ranging from roast meats, baked fish,  beef bourguignon, Thai coconut chicken, slow cooked lamb with saffron and cumin to salads and cold seafood such as prawns and oysters.  A sumptuous array of desserts includes cakes, pastries, mousses, jellies and fruit. All of it is complemented by your choice of unlimited sparkling wine, beer and soft drinks and roving jazz bands.