Getting here
Whether it be by car, public transport, taxi or rideshare, there are several transport options for your journey to the precinct.
Before you attend, find out what major disruptions are coming up, so you can plan ahead and allow extra time.
Which event are you attending?
Toggle the dropdown below to view how busy the precinct will be on your event day.
Our guide
Heavy traffic alert
Traffic is going to be heavy try getting to the event half an hour earlier.
There are 2 other events at the precinct and 1 other event around Melbourne during this time.
Our guide
Upcoming transport works
Works continue as part of Victoria’s Big Build in June, July and August, including:
Major works on the Monash Freeway, Hume Freeway and M80 Ring Road as part of Major Road Projects Victoria, with road closures taking place throughout June, July and August.
Continuing track and platform upgrades across Sunbury, Geelong and Ballarat lines as part of the Sunbury Line Upgrade and Metro Tunnel, with buses replacing trains in July.
Level crossing removal works, with road closures and buses replacing trains on the Werribee Line in June, Ballarat, Geelong and Lilydale lines in July, Frankston Line in July/August and Williamstown Line from August to November.
Upgrades to the Geelong and Warrnambool lines as part of the Regional Rail Revival program, with road closures and buses replacing trains in June.
Visit Victoria’s Big Build for the full details on the disruptions, key locations and dates and how your travel route may be affected.
At the same time, works continue across Victoria’s train, tram and roads infrastructure to keep the network running smoothly now and into the future, including:
Major tram track renewal and platform upgrade works with road closures and buses replacing trams on Toorak Road in June and St Kilda Road in June/July.
Maintenance works on Bendigo, Echuca and Swan Hill lines, with coaches replacing trains in June/July.
️Visit PTV for more information about the dates and locations of the disruptions and journey planning tools.
How are you getting here?
Quick Links
Car
Parking
Guests attending the precinct can access either the Eastern Plaza Carpark via Entrance D (Olympic Boulevard).
We strongly recommend pre-booking your parking here.
Bookings close at midnight the night before the event. Drive-up spaces are limited and subject to availability.
Other Parking Options
If parking is sold out or unavailable, a number of private and public street car parks operate in close proximity to the precinct.
- Yarra Park (MCG)
- Securing Parking – 121 Exhibition Street
- Secure Parking – 300 Flinders Street
- Securing Parking – 12-20 Flinders Street
- Secure Parking – Grand Hyatt Melbourne
- Wilson Parking – 11 Exhibition Street
- Wilson Parking – Collins Place
- Wilson Parking – 32 Flinders Street
- Wilson Parking – 172 Flinders Street
- Wilson Parking – Federation Square
- ACDC Garage – 114 Flinders Street
- On-Street Parking via the Botanical Gardens along the Yarra River
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking must be pre-booked via Ticketek’s Accessible Bookings Hotline:
- Reach them by phone on (03) 9286 1208 or;
- Submit a request to be contacted online here.
We recommend parking is booked in advance to avoid disappointment.
Please note, there are a limited number of accessible parking bays located at John Cain Arena (on Olympic Boulevard).
Drop off Areas
Rod Laver Arena/Margaret Court Arena
Reduced mobility guests can be dropped off in the Northern Carpark via Entrance A (Batman Avenue) or Entrance D (Olympic Boulevard).
All visitors have 20 minutes to drop off or pick up guests. Please note, exceeding this time may result in parking charges.
John Cain Arena
Reduced mobility guests can be dropped off directly in front of the venue on Olympic Boulevard in the designated drop off zone.
AAMI Park
Reduced mobility guests can be dropped off directly in front of the venue at the passenger drop-off areas at Entrance E (for Gate 5 or 7) and Entrance F (for Gate 4 or 2).
Public Transport
Plan Your Journey
Public transport is the quickest and easiest way to get to and from an event.
The precinct is a 10-minute walk from the CBD via Birrarung Marr or the Tanderrum Bridge.
Trains, trams and buses operate frequently, dropping you right at the door of the precinct.
Train
- Richmond Station
- Jolimont Station
- Flinders Street Station
Tram
- Tram 70 (Wattle Park) from Flinders Street and Richmond Stations. These stop at Rod Laver Arena (Stop 7B), John Cain Arena (Stop 7C) and AAMI Park (Stop 7D).
- Tram 48 (North Balwyn) and Tram 75 (Vermont South). These stop adjacent to the MCG on Wellington Parade.
Bus
- Bus 246 (Latrobe Uni – Elsternwick Station) stops at corner of Olympic Boulevard and Punt Road.
- For private bus bookings, click here.
Water Taxi
Melbourne Water Taxis
Melbourne Water Taxis operate on the Yarra River seven days per week.
Water taxis deliver guests to a docking platform opposite Rod Laver Arena. They can accommodate parties of up to 12 people and need to be pre-booked.
For more information, or to make a booking, click here.
Melbourne River Cruises
Melbourne River Cruises can provide you with the ultimate experience for groups of up to 150 people when attending events at Melbourne & Olympic Parks.
For more information, or to make a booking, click here.
Cycle
Bicycle Parking
We encourage guests to cycle to our precinct.
Bicycle parking is available outside Rod Laver Arena and John Cain Arena, along Olympic Boulevard.
Cyclists must provide their own locks, and Melbourne & Olympic Parks is not responsible for any loss or damage to bicycles secured on site.