Welcome to Melbourne.
Every bit different.
This exclusive, game week concierge service is here to help make your time in Melbourne effortless.
Browse the guide, save what looks useful and ask the concierge to shape the right plan around your timing, taste and schedule.
Search across restaurants, bars, shops, experiences, First Nations, regional Victoria and family ideas.
Start with what you need
Start with what you need.
Looking for a way in? Try one of these.
- I have 2–4 hoursA short, useful plan close to the hotel.See Melbourne tours →
- I need dinnerOne good table, with the evening handled properly.See restaurants →
- I'm planning for family or partnersPrivate, low-friction ideas around the team schedule.See experiences →
- I want to explore beyond MelbourneA day or short journey into Victoria.See regional tours →
- I need transportChauffeur, coach, helicopter or boat.Ask the concierge →
- I'm extending my stayAsk privately about Tasmania, Sydney, Byron, the Reef or the next sensible stop.Visit localingtours.com →
- I want to play golfSandbelt, Peninsula and hosted rounds. Access depends on the course and the guest.See golf →
What the concierge can help with
Timely support in the lead up to and throughout game week.
Read the guide, save what looks useful, or tell us a little about your visit. We'll shape the next step around your timing, taste and pace.
Recommendations
Restaurants, bars, experiences and neighbourhoods shaped to your taste, timing and pace.
Reservations
Tables, private rooms, hosts and drivers coordinated through one point of contact.
Private transport
Chauffeured cars, coaches, helicopters and boats, arranged where useful.
Journeys
Short private extensions within Victoria, with onward travel handled privately where needed.
Explore the guide
Looking for inspiration?
Start with the part of the visit you are trying to solve, or skip straight to the concierge.
GuideEat & drink
Restaurants, cafes, bakeries, bars and destination dining, from quick wins to hard-to-get tables.
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GuideShop
Shopping by precinct, with local designers, galleries, jewellery, objects and the right lunch nearby.
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GuideArts & culture
Institutions, galleries, theatre, private access and what is actually worth seeing while you are here.
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GuideFirst Nations
Walks, cultural spaces, artists, gifts, food and protocol, led by or arranged with the right people.
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GuideMelbourne experiences
Hosted ways into the city, from laneways and markets to private access and local neighbourhoods.
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GuideRegional Victoria
Wine, coast, wildlife, wellness, art and short private journeys beyond Melbourne.
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GuideGolf
Sandbelt, Peninsula and Moonah Links, with transport and hosted formats where the course allows.
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Featured Melbourne ideas
Tailored private experiences...
A few experiences no visitor should miss.
Flight recovery
Bathing, gentle movement and a quiet reset in the first 48 hours.
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Private city orientation
A tailored first pass at Melbourne with a Localing host.
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Laneways and street art
A hosted walk through Melbourne's small streets, murals, makers, coffee and local stories.
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First Nations-led city context
A guided walk or cultural introduction close to the city, arranged with the right host or institution.
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Arts & culture
Private access, when it makes sense.
Gallery time, street art masterclasses, intimate performances, premium tickets and behind-the-scenes access, shaped around the guest rather than the timetable.
- Before- and after-hours gallery access
- Private street art masterclass
- Intimate private performances
- Private Australian wildlife experience
- Private meals and chef-led Australian cooking classes
Regional Victoria
Stretch your legs on a short adventure in Victoria.
Wine and wildlife, coastal adventures, world-class golfing, wellness and wilderness adventures, charming seaside villages, rainforests and more... Victoria is every bit different.
Mornington Peninsula
Wine, coast, sculpture, bathing and long lunches.
Around 60–75 minutes by road. · A full day is recommended. · Full day.
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Yarra Valley
Cellar doors, wildlife, chef-led lunches and art at TarraWarra.
Around 75–90 minutes by road. · A full day is recommended. · Full day.
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Great Ocean Road
Coastal scenes, native wildlife, rainforests and the breathtaking 12 Apostles.
11-12 Hours (without helicopters) and a great option for an overnight. · Full day long or overnight.
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Extending your stay
Travelling elsewhere in Australia?
This guide focuses on Melbourne and Victoria. If your plans continue elsewhere in Australia, ask us privately. We can help shape the right next step or point you to the right partner.