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Visiting GPCE Melboune

GPCE Melbourne is located at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre , 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, VIC, 3006. Please enter the show via door 13.

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is conveniently serviced by bus, train, taxi and ferry services.

Tram

Catch any of the following trams and get off at the stop opposite the Clarendon Street entrance of MCEC:

  • Route 96 – St Kilda to East Brunswick
  • Route 109 – Port Melbourne to Box Hill
  • Route 112 – Victoria Gardens to St Kilda

Alternatively, catch tram number 48 or 70 and get off at the Flinders Street stop. Walk towards the Yarra River, across the new pedestrian bridge. The City Circle Tram (tram 35) service also provides a free and convenient way to get around central Melbourne. For further tram timetable information and trip planning, visit the Public Transport Victoria website here.

Train

Take any train that goes to Southern Cross Station. Get off at Southern Cross Station and catch tram number 96, 109 or 112 as above. For further train timetable information and trip planning, visit the Public Transport Victoria website here

Bus

Bus route 238 operates to and from Southern Cross Station to Convention Centre Place between the hours of 10am - 3pm, Monday to Friday. The coach pick-u/drop-off point is coach bay 1, Convention Centre Place (closest to DFO South Wharf). The SkyBus transports visitors directly from Melbourne Airport to Southern Cross train station.
For further bus timetable information and trip planning, visit the Public Transport Victoria website here.

Taxi

Drop off points are at 1 Convention Centre Place or 2 Clarendon Street, South Wharf.

  • Silver Top / Astoria - 13 1008
  • Taxis Australia - 13 2227
  • Arrow - 13 2211
  • Embassy - 13 1755

Parking

If you’re driving to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, there are five car parks available for use. For more information and prices please click here.

If you are parking at the MCEC Car Park, we advise that you park near Door 9, which is the closest entrance to GPCE. If you're arriving via Clarendon Street, walk following the signs to Door 9.

Free parking for Platinum Club Members

If you're a Platinum Club Member, don't forget to collect your free parking ticket from the registration desk on arrival. Watchout for more information about Platinum Club.

Things to do in Melbourne

   📍Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)* - 4 min drive | 24 min (Tram 70)

   📍Eureka Skydeck* - 3 min drive | 10 min (Tram)

   📍Federation Square* - 3 min drive | 19 min (Tram 75)

   📍Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria* - 3 min drive | 16 min (Tram 96)

   📍St Kilda Beach & Pier* - 6 min drive | 16 min (Tram 96)

   📍National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)* - 3 min drive | 22 min (Tram)

   📍Melbourne Museum & Royal Exhibition Building* - 6 min drive | 29–30 min (Tram 96)

   📍Street Art Laneways (Hosier Lane)*  - 3 min drive | 15 min (Walk/Tram)

   📍Queen Victoria Market* - 4 min drive | 28 min (Tram 58)

   📍Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles* - 4hr 15 min drive | (tour only)

* Top attractions

   📍Yarra Valley Wine Tour* - 1 hr drive | 2 hrs (Train + Bus)

   📍Melbourne Zoo* - 12 min drive | 30 min (Tram 58)

   📍Shrine of Remembrance - 6 min drive | 20 min (Tram 58)

   📍Albert Park Lake - 5 min drive | 30 min (Tram 96)

   📍Yarra River Cruise - 3 min drive | 15 min (Walk/Tram)

   📍Brighton Beach - 20 min drive | 50 min (Train + Tram)

   📍State Library of Victoria - 8 min drive | 20 min (Tram)

   📍Arts Centre Melbourne  - 5 min drive | 21 min (Tram 75)

   📍Melbourne Coffee Crawl - 5 min drive | 15 min public transportation

   📍Hidden Bar Tour - 5 min drive | 15 min public transportation

   📍Chinatown Melbourne - 5 min drive | 15 min public transportation

   📍Brunch in Fitzroy or Collingwood - 10 min drive | 25 min public transportation

   📍Phillip Island Penguin Parade - 2 hrs drive | 3 hrs (Train + Bus)

   📍Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs - 1hr 30 min drive | 2 hrs 30 min public transportation

   📍Puffing Billy Steam Train - 1 hr drive | 2 hrs (Train + Bus)

   📍SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium - 2 min drive | 10 min public transportation

   📍Hot Air Balloon Ride over Melbourne - 10 min drive | 30 min public transportation

   📍Luna Park St Kilda - 15 min drive | 25 min (Tram 96)

   📍Melbourne Skydiving or Helicopter Tour - 20 min drive | 40 min public transportation

Where to eat in Melbourne

Photo credits: Gimlet at Cavendish House

Photo credits: Farmer’s Daughters

Photo credits: Lucy Liu Kitchen & Bar