You have probably alread heard about some of the best tours that are available in Melbourne. These include various types of tours that will take you to:

Phillip Island Penquins, The Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley Wineries and many others.

Why not let us organise these tours for you? Our specialist will call you and help you put together an itinerary that suits you perfectly; in a small group or on a tour of your own. We don't run tours with huge busloads of people.

Once you have organised your accommodation with us, just let us know what you are interested in, and our specialist will contact you for personalised service. If you don't know which tours you would like to go on, our specialist can help you with that as well.

It's all just a part of our StayCentral service.

(As its name suggests, Southbank is located on the southern side of the 252km Yarra River, where it passes the Melbourne CBD.) It is very close to South Melbourne.

StayCentral – Bayviews at Southbank is perfectly located in Southbank, the premier shopping, dining and entertainment precinct of Melbourne.

Southbank Promenade	CBD & Fed Square	CBD & Southbank
Southbank shops & restaurants	Southgate Promenade & Market	Melbourne Aquarium
Exhibition Centre (Jeff's Shed)	Etihad Stadium	Collins Street buildings
Bourke St Mall	Collins St Arcades	Collins St Theatre
Federation Square	The Arts Precinct	Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

(Most of these photos are courtesy of Google or PleaseTakeMeTo.com).

Here are just a FEW examples of local attractions which are an EASY WALK (less than 1,000m) away:

Southbank and Southgate Promenade shops, restaurants and cafés; right on the river

Southbank to Port Melbourne, South Melbourne or South Yarra - great for walking, jogging, bike riding or roller blading. Southbank promenade forms part of the Capital City Bicycle Trail, which circles the Melbourne city centre and some inner eastern and northern suburbs. A popular starting point for the trail is at Princes Bridge near Flinders Street Station. Bikes can be hired near the boathouses east of the bridge.

Read more: Southbank Local Attractions

Brunswick takes its name from Caroline of Brunswick, the estranged wife of King George IV.

The StayCentral – Brunswick Vibe serviced apartment is perfectly located in Brunswick, one of Melbourne's oldest suburbs. It is a multicultural suburb with Victorian architecture and narrow streets that welcomes all kinds of people. You will find families, professionals and those with an alternative view on life which is what makes it such an interesting place.

Church, Glenlyon Road	5kms from CBD	Lots of bars
Princes Park	Flat cycling country	Lots of restaurants
Royal Park	Lots of Music	Great Tram System
Cafes here & nearby	Lots of Festivals	Great salons & beauticians
Lots of Great Shops	Eclectic Suburb	Exhibition Building Carlton

(Most of these photos are courtesy of Google or PleaseTakeMeTo.com).

Brunswick offers an interesting selection of colourful stores, cafes, restaurants and bars, and a lively music scene. The Sydney Road Street Party is held every year in February and a main event in the suburb, this is followed by The Brunswick Music Festival in March, featuring blues, roots, and world music it is one of Victoria's leading music festivals and a major multi cultural event for Australia.

Due to the many ethnic and professional groups that live here side by side, Brunswick is a great place to visit for its eclectic lifestyles, chicness and culture. The area is among the best-served by public transport in Melbourne. Brunswick itself is relatively flat and is ideal for cycling.

Being one of Melbourne's oldest suburbs, Brunswick has a large number of places of heritage significance, in the form of individual buildings as well as urban conservation precincts covering entire streets or substantial parts of them.

Sister cities

Solarino, (Italy) and Sparta, (Greece)

Read more: Brunswick Local Attractions

(St Kilda was named after a schooner named Lady of St Kilda (which moored at the main beach for much of 1841) by Charles La Trobe and former ship master and early settler Lieutenant James Ross Lawrence.)

There are three StayCentral serviced apartments perfectly located in St Kilda, (Tuscany, Catani 1 and Catani 2), the premier tourist and business precinct of Melbourne. It is home to many of Melbourne's famous visitor attractions including Acland Street and Fitzroy Street. It is also home to several renowned theatres and several of Melbourne's big events and festivals.

Marina Bike Path & Beaches	Restaurant Heaven	Gardens & Parks
Grand Prix at Albert Park	St Kilda Pier & Kiosk	Lively St Kilda
Albert Park-Walking Trails & Lake	Street Cafes Galore	Luna Park
Easy to get around	Restaurants & Cafes on the Beach	Evening Walks

(Most of these photos are courtesy of Google or PleaseTakeMeTo.com).

Here are just a FEW examples of local attractions which are an EASY WALK (less than 1,000m) away:

The beautifully landscaped Albert Park Lake with its swans, ducks and little boats is also home of the Grand Prix circuit every March. It boasts 225-hectares of beautiful parkland including a picturesque lake and network of trails. The park is a beacon to sporting and recreation enthusiasts with a superb 18 hole golf course, golf driving range, walking and cycling tracks and on-water activities. Other facilities include picnic tables, barbecue areas, playgrounds, restaurants and toilets.

St. Kilda and surrounding beaches - great for swimming, walking, jogging, bike riding or roller blading.

St Kilda Marina, Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron, and St. Kilda Baths; a popular indoor pool, surrounded by great courtyard cafés right on the beach.

St. Kilda’s huge Sunday Craft Market and the Esplanade Hotel on the Esplanade, and Luna Park Fun Fair

The cosmopolitan shopping, restaurant and café experiences of Carlisle, Fitzroy and Acland Streets, St. Kilda

Read more: St Kilda Local Attractions