We hate to burst your bubble, but we’re officially in the last week of summer. Soak up the last few rays of sunshine at the country’s best rooftop bars.

Visiting Sydney? Escape the sometimes-too-flashy clubs of the Rock, and head straight up to the rooftop of The Glenmore. The 180 degree view takes in the harbor and Opera House, making it the perfect bar for that quintessential Sydney #selfie.

Yep, the view alone makes climbing all those stairs worth it.

Our capital city finally have a rooftop bar to call it’s own in the Aviary. Made entirely of shipping containers, the panoramic views take in most of the city’s landmarks, including Parliament House.

Looking for somewhere to recline on a day bed and soak up some sunshine while you sip Champagne? The Emerson is one of Melbourne’s chicest places to take your sundowner. 141-145 Commercial Road, South Yarra; theemerson.com.au

On the flip side, the Palmz, atop of the taxidermy-filled Carlton Club, is a jungle themed fun house, with bamboo-lined tiki huts ready to dispense libations.

Walk through the main grungy pub level of the Darlo, with couches and pool tables, and head upstairs to the hidden roof top bar, strung with bright fairy lights and an alternative vibe. It’s BYO food, too, so hit it at happy hour for one of Sydney’s cheapest nights out.

First things first – if you have an aversion to fake tan and the smell of coconut oil, this may not be the bar for you. Otherwise, the rooftop of Coogee Pavillion, overlooking the beach, is a great time. The cocktails are expertly made, and taste even better with a lick of salt air.

The sunshine state is awash with open-air rooftop bars. Up on Constance, on top of Tryp Hotel, is the perfect for escaping some of the seedier aspects of Fortitude Valley, while still feeling in the thick of things. The best bit? You can bring up a Chur Burger from the restauarant below, to pair with the view and glass of champagne.

A local secret, this bar is hidden within Australia’s first “glampackers” (an upmarket backpackers bar), with poolside cabanas and smoke-house to churn out Mexican-inspire eats.

More hip and loose than, you know, mechanical, the institute is a local secret for crafty cocktails, boutique wine and beefy burgers.

Hello, astro turf, beach umbrellas and table service. Downstairs is home to a live music venue, but the Rocket’s rooftop is all about chilling out , with open air cinema on select nights.