Showcasing a vibrant arts scene, Melbourne is dotted with galleries, theatres, and street art-laden laneways. Its love for coffee and gastronomic excellence is evident in its bustling cafes and diverse restaurants, while sports enthusiasts will relish its cricket and Australian Rules Football passion. Melbourne also boasts beautiful parks and gardens, offering a slice of tranquillity amidst the urban excitement.
With so much to explore, it can be difficult to know where to begin or how to approach the behemoth of excitement and experiences on offer within Melbourne. For those with only a short time in the region, such as on a layover as part of a longer journey, we’ve put together a guide on how to make the most of this dynamic city in just 24 hours.
What to Experience
Working with local experts, The Tailor can deliver the bets of the Melbourne experience. Localing Melbourne is a small team excelling in putting together award-winning, five-star private tours around the city. Dedicated to entirely personalized itineraries depending on your personal interests, the team will take you around the lesser-known parts of the city to connect with locals and businesses for a personal look at one of Australia’s most popular cities.
In the morning, explore the iconic laneways and boroughs that make up the labyrinthine CBD. Many of Melbourne’s oldest neighbourhoods are in the midst of a renaissance, as lively now as ever before. From bohemian Fitzroy to lovely seaside St. Kilda; from Little Italy to Little Saigon, travel between worlds sampling favourite treats from around the globe. Travel into the afternoon on flavours of the laneways, delighting in a lunch in some of the best restaurants and cafes the city has to offer, catered to your personal preferences. In the evening, indulge in Melbourne’s nightlife with VIP entry and service to some of the most sought-after clubs, bars and districts the sparkling city has to offer alongside your guide. Taste the finest whiskeys from around the globe, indulge in a romantic dinner amidst the twinkling lights, or boogie the night away on the most popular dancefloor in the city before laying your head at your inner-city hotel.
Where to Stay
After a long day exploring, rest your head at the iconic Park Hyatt in the heart of the CBD. Removed from the main hustle and bustle of the city by an expansive driveway framed by hedges, Park Hyatt is a convenient, yet secluded place to stay when visiting.
Overlooking St Patrick’s Cathedral and Fitzroy Gardens, this five-star appointed hotel prides itself on exceptional levels of service, luxurious hotel amenities and excellent proximity to many of Melbourne’s unique city experiences. Just a few minutes travel from the hotel, guests can explore Melbourne’s lanes and arcades, museums, art galleries, copious restaurants and cafés and even the major sporting precinct to watch the Australian Open Tennis, or a thrilling sporting match.
The Park Hyatt Melbourne is the largest hotel within Melbourne’s CBD, with 240 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and suites. It also offers a day spa, lifestyle learning centre and an excellent in-house restaurant.
Melbourne’s might and variety might be intimidating to some, an overwhelming hub of sights and attractions begging for your attention. However, with the right people, and right guides, making the most of the city in a short time is more than possible.
