Yes, it's true, Federation Square, Eureka Tower and the banks of the Yarra River are all great locations from which to view Melbourne's New Year's Eve fireworks display. What's also true is that The Langham, Melbourne's Melba Restaurant is one of Southbank's best kept secrets for ideal venues from which to ring in the New Year.

Whether you are celebrating with a young family and want to dine early or you are seeking to dine early before dancing the night away, Melba Restaurant is offering a New Year's Eve dinner that commences at 5pm and concludes at 8pm. It's perfect for young families or for those wishing to make the most of the evening.

$225.00 per person includes premium Deutz sparkling wine from Marlborough, New Zealand and a selection of premium wines and beers and soft drinks. Children may dine for $165.00 per child (aged 4-12).

There are also special pricing for groups, with savings up to $500.00 for a group of 10.

Guaranteed window tables may be booked for $30.00 per person.

For those wishing to watch the fireworks and clink glasses at midnight at Melba, the restaurant's 9pm sitting is the sought-after option. $375.00 per person includes premium wines, beers and soft drinks as well as a flute of Perrier Jouet Champagne served at midnight.

There are also special pricing for groups, with savings up to $650.00 for a group of 10.

Guaranteed window tables may be booked for $30.00 per person.

Diners will enjoy all of Melba's most requested savoury dishes including marinated scallops, king prawns, blue swimmer crab, mussels, Moreton Bay bugs, oysters, sashimi, five spiced duck pancakes, ginger stir fry crab, butter chicken curry and tandoori pork belly.

For dessert there will be a wall of Kahlua and cream brownies, salted caramel apple tarts, chocolate éclairs and of course, Melba's most Instagrammed dessert station, the restaurant's Lindt chocolate fountain.

For the ultimate New Year's Eve, luxury accommodation packages including dinner at Melba, breakfast for two the following morning, valet parking and a leisurely late check out of 2pm are available from $1390.00 per room, per night.

There are plenty of ways to celebrate the beginning of 2017, but surely this is one of the easiest, most luxurious and memorable options.

Bookings can be made by contacting rest.res@langhamhotels.com or by calling 1800 641 107.

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For more information or to obtain images, please contact Tara Bishop, Public Relations Manager on +0422 003 549 or via email to tara.bishop@langhamhotels.com.