Getting to the Fair
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is found on the banks of the iconic Yarra River in South Wharf. A short walk from Melbourne’s central business district and just a 20-minute drive from Melbourne Airport.
CAR
There is ample paid underground parking available, however pre-booking is required to ensure you are guaranteed a spot*.
Book a spot at MCEC Wilson Parking here.
There is also an abundance of convenient secure car parking available close to MCEC. Nearby options include the South Wharf Retail, Siddeley St, Freeway and Montague Street car parks.
*Please note, Melbourne Art Fair and MCEC do not cover the cost of parking.
TRAM
Hop on any of the below listed trams and get off at the stop opposite the Clarendon Street entrance of Melbourne Convention Centre:
- Route 96 – St Kilda to East Brunswick
- Route 109 – Port Melbourne to Box Hill
- Route 12 – Victoria Gardens to St Kilda
- Alternatively catch tram number 48 or 70 and get off at the Flinders Street stop. Then take a short walk towards the Yarra River, across the Seafarers Bridge. For further tram timetable information and trip planning, visit the Victorian Public Transport website.
TRAIN
Catch any train that goes to Southern Cross Station. Get off at Southern Cross Station and take tram number 96, 109 or 112 as above. For further train timetable information and trip planning, visit the Victorian Public Transport website.
BUS
The SkyBus transports visitors directly from Melbourne Airport to Southern Cross train station.
Bus route 238 operates to and from Southern Cross Station to Convention Place between the hours of 10.00am and 3.00pm, Monday to Friday. The coach pick up/drop off point is in ‘Bay 1’, Convention Centre Place (closest to DFO South Wharf). For further bus timetable information and trip planning, visit the Victorian Public Transport website.
RIDESHARE
There is a drop off point right for rideshare vehicles outside the Convention Centre entrance, opposite Pan Pacific.
