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Melbourne, Victoria

Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria, a coastal state home to more than 2,600 newly founded companies and a startup sector that rivals its tourism sector in size.

Airline connections for Melbourne

Melbourne is one of the most cosmopolitan and multicultural cities in the world, with an ever-growing list of direct air links. Servicing more than 305 million passengers annually, Melbourne Airport is Victoria’s gateway to the world.

24/7 INTERNATIONAL AIR ACCESS

Melbourne Airport operates around the clock and is a 20 minute drive from the city centre.

AVALON AIRPORT

In 2018, Melbourne’s secondary airport, Avalon Airport, also began welcoming international flights through carriers Jetstar and AirAsia. Avalon Airport currently welcomes twice daily flights from Kuala Lumpur, with new routes across Asia to be announced in the near future.

EASY ACCESS FROM EUROPE & AMERICAS

Delegates travelling from the North or South America will transition through Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santiago or Vancouver for a direct flight to Melbourne or an alternate international hub with direct flights to Australia. Delegates travelling from Europe will transition through an international hub such as Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok.

ASIA PACIFIC

For delegates travelling from Asia, direct flights are available in abundance across all major airlines, with new routes constantly being added.

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Things to do in Melbourne

Explore the Queen Victoria Market

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Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria

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Take a drive down the Great Ocean Road

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Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre

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National Gallery of Victoria

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Take a hike through Steavenson Falls

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Explore Melbourne's Laneway Icons

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Spend a day at Melbourne Zoo

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Getting around Melbourne

SKYBUS AIRPORT TRANSFERS

Skybus offers an affordable and convenient option for airport transfers for delegates. SkyBus operates express airport transfers from Melbourne Airport kerbside straight to the heart of Melbourne City, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all public holidays. Services run every 10 minutes most hours of the day, and every 3-4 minutes during all peak periods.
MELBOURNE'S TRAIN NETWORK

The city loop is Melbourne’s underground train system, with five stations in the city centre: Southern Cross, Flagstaff, Melbourne Central, Parliament and Flinders Street. Southern Cross Station is Melbourne’s hub for regional and interstate trains. MCEC is easily accessible from Southern Cross Station.
FREE TRAM TRAVEL

Melbourne is home to the world’s largest tram network. For delegates travelling around the city centre, tram travel is free. The City Circle tram is a great way to explore Melbourne. Delegates and partners can hop on and off the iconic tram, and hear an audio commentary, as they visit major attractions and shops.
PERFECT WALKING CITY

Melbourne is set in a compact grid layout, making it very easy to find your way around by foot. The City of Melbourne offers a series of self-guided walks to help delegates explore.

RIVER CRUISES

With the Yarra River running through it and a bay next door, Melbourne is a great city to experience by boat. Delegates can jump on a Melbourne Water Taxi or take a scenic cruise departing from Southbank.
TAXI AND RIDESHARE

Melbourne taxis are easy to spot and can either be booked, picked up from signposted can ranks or hailed. Rideshare trips are available via apps with Uber, Taxify and DiDi.
REGIONAL VICTORIA

V/Line is Victoria’s regional train and bus provider, operating services across the state to connect delegates to regions such as Ballarat, Bendigo, Geelong and Gippsland.

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Find out more about Victoria’s extensive transport network, here.

Plan your trip to Melbourne, here.