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Onsite Information
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is located on the banks of the iconic Yarra River in South Wharf. Only 20 minutes from Melbourne Airport, and close to trains, trams and buses. The MCEC is front and centre in a wonderful and buzzing city. Alongside the Yarra River and just a stroll from Melbourne’s famous restaurants, bars, shops and arts precinct, the MCEC is also close to quality accommodation.
Public transport:
Nearest train stations:
- Southern Cross Station (corner of Collins Street and Spencer Street)
Nearest tram stop:
- Stop 124A Casino/MCEC (outside of Clarendon Street entrance)
General accessibility information:
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
The venue has many accessible features. When you arrive at the venue, please see the Customer Service team if you require assistance or get in touch in advance with the Customer Service team on +61 3 9235 8000 or email customerservice@mcec.com.au:
- reduced mobility rooms
- wheelchair access
- reduced mobility facilities
- accessible bathroom
- elevator access to all public spaces
- closed look hearing assistance devices are available for loan free of charge, from the Customer Service desk
- assistance animals are permitted inside all of our venues
- a limited number of wheelchairs are available for loan on a first-come, first-served basis. You can book a wheelchair by calling +61 3 9235 8000.
Parking options:
South Wharf Retail Car Park Wilson Parking
20 Convention Centre Place Southbank VIC 3006
Hours of operation: 24 hours 7 days
20 Convention Centre Place Southbank VIC 3006
Hours of operation: 24 hours 7 days
Freeway Car Park Wilson Parking
250 Munro Street Southbank VIC 3006
Hours of operation: 24 hours 7 days
250 Munro Street Southbank VIC 3006
Hours of operation: 24 hours 7 days
Care Park
671 Siddeley Street Docklands VIC 3008
Hours of operation: 24 hours 7 days
671 Siddeley Street Docklands VIC 3008
Hours of operation: 24 hours 7 days
Valet parking
Valet parking is available at the Pan Pacific Melbourne hotel and is not limited to hotel guests. For pricing and further details please visit the Pan Pacific website.
Valet parking is available at the Pan Pacific Melbourne hotel and is not limited to hotel guests. For pricing and further details please visit the Pan Pacific website.
Melbourne has a cultural depth and the multicultural diversity people expect from a major global city, but with a relaxed attitude that makes it easy for visitors from anywhere to feel at home.
History and heritage
Melbourne was founded in 1835 and has a rich history of multiculturalism. The city boomed in the 1850s as a result of the gold rush, which established the city as Australia’s major financial centre.
Melbourne Museum
Located in the beautiful Carlton Gardens and next to the World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building, delegates can explore life in Victoria through exhibitions such as 'The Melbourne Story' and 'First Peoples'.
Located in the beautiful Carlton Gardens and next to the World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building, delegates can explore life in Victoria through exhibitions such as 'The Melbourne Story' and 'First Peoples'.
Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Celebrate the vibrant cultures of Indigenous Australia with its rich traditions of performance, storytelling and artwork set against a powerful history of survival against the odds.
Celebrate the vibrant cultures of Indigenous Australia with its rich traditions of performance, storytelling and artwork set against a powerful history of survival against the odds.
The Old Melbourne Gaol
Located in the city centre, delegates can visit the cell of Australia’s most famous bushranger outlaw, Ned Kelly.
Located in the city centre, delegates can visit the cell of Australia’s most famous bushranger outlaw, Ned Kelly.
The Shrine of Remembrance
The striking monument, housed in the Royal Botanic Gardens, was built to honour the lives lost in World War One and is now a memorial to all Australians who have served in war.
The striking monument, housed in the Royal Botanic Gardens, was built to honour the lives lost in World War One and is now a memorial to all Australians who have served in war.
Immigration Museum
Hear from our local cultural makers, explore rich and wonderful identity narratives and stories and reflect on global histories that shape society today.
Hear from our local cultural makers, explore rich and wonderful identity narratives and stories and reflect on global histories that shape society today.
Koorie Heritage Trust
The Koorie Heritage Trust at Federation Square takes Koorie peoples, cultures and communities from the literal and figurative fringes of Melbourne to a place that is a central meeting and gathering place for all Victorians. Our location at Federation Square is a recognition of our shared history and the importance of Koorie peoples as part of a broader 21st century community.
The Koorie Heritage Trust at Federation Square takes Koorie peoples, cultures and communities from the literal and figurative fringes of Melbourne to a place that is a central meeting and gathering place for all Victorians. Our location at Federation Square is a recognition of our shared history and the importance of Koorie peoples as part of a broader 21st century community.
Fitzroy Aboriginal Heritage Walking Trail
The Aboriginal History of Fitzroy walking trail identifies sixteen sites of significance. It was the birthplace of many important Aboriginal organisations, centre stage for the fight for civil rights and a meeting place for linking-in with family. Each site is marked with a bronze plaque identifying key details.
Museums
Melbourne has a unique view of multicultural success and an opportunity to experience the journeys Victoria's immigrants have taken.
Melbourne has a unique view of multicultural success and an opportunity to experience the journeys Victoria's immigrants have taken.
Don't forget to visit:
Inspiring arts and culture
As Australia’s centre of arts and entertainment, delegates are spoilt for choice when it comes to attractions and the performing arts in Melbourne.
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
Australia’s oldest public art gallery, the NGV showcases over 68,000 works of art from around the world and regularly hosts temporary exhibitions. The NGV also has a home in Federation Square, which exhibits remarkable Australian art.
Australia’s oldest public art gallery, the NGV showcases over 68,000 works of art from around the world and regularly hosts temporary exhibitions. The NGV also has a home in Federation Square, which exhibits remarkable Australian art.
The Arts Centre
With its iconic spire, the Centre is the home of the performing arts in Victoria and has many live shows including musicals, ballets and orchestras each night.
With its iconic spire, the Centre is the home of the performing arts in Victoria and has many live shows including musicals, ballets and orchestras each night.
The Theatre District
The top end of town features many historic theatres such as the Regent Theatre, Her Majesty’s Theatre and Princess Theatre.
The top end of town features many historic theatres such as the Regent Theatre, Her Majesty’s Theatre and Princess Theatre.
