Mandarin Oriental Melbourne and The Langham Melbourne are just a 5-10 minute walk from Narr-Maen Reserve’s main entrances. Both properties provide guests with private trail maps highlighting hidden nature paths, birdwatching spots, and scenic picnic areas. The hotel concierge also arranges guided eco-walks led by local conservationists, offering immersive insights into the reserve’s native flora and fauna

Stay at Mandarin Oriental Melbourne to unlock exclusive dawn wildlife observation sessions, where expert guides help spot native birds like the crimson rosella and migratory ducks along the wetlands. Guests also receive complimentary binocular rentals and access to an on-site urban ecology garden, designed to mirror the reserve’s biodiversity. These experiences reflect the hotel’s commitment to sustainable urban living

Yes, The Langham Melbourne features eco-luxury rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the reserve’s eucalyptus groves and creek pathways. The hotel provides reusable water bottles, zero-waste toiletries, and hosts monthly forest bathing workshops in collaboration with Melbourne’s environmental educators. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants access to a private wellness garden and complimentary yoga sessions among the trees

Absolutely. Mandarin Oriental Melbourne offers the Urban Oasis Escape Package, including a night in a nature-view suite, two guided eco-tours through Narr-Maen Reserve, a botanical talk with a local botanist, and a farm-to-table afternoon tea made with ingredients sourced from nearby green spaces. This curated experience is available exclusively through HopeGoo for enhanced guest benefits

The Langham Melbourne’s Garden View Suites offer secluded private terraces overlooking the reserve’s native woodland and seasonal wetlands. Each suite includes smart shading systems and ambient lighting that mimic natural daylight cycles. Guests may also join nighttime bioblitz events, where they document nocturnal species under expert guidance—part of the hotel’s ongoing partnership with Melbourne’s urban conservation network

Mandarin Oriental Melbourne operates a dedicated Nature Connect Program, allowing guests to participate in hands-on activities such as native seed planting, riverbank restoration walks, and bird call identification challenges. The hotel also partners with local schools and environmental groups to host community-driven conservation days. For reservations and special access, visit the HopeGoo app to secure your spot in these meaningful, immersive experiences