Venue and Destination
Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is Australia’s largest and most versatile events destination, located on the picturesque banks of the Yarra River. Renowned for its striking contemporary architecture and expansive spaces, MCEC offers world-class facilities for conventions, exhibitions, gala dinners, and live performances. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, the venue features adaptable meeting rooms, a state-of-the-art plenary, and cutting-edge technology to deliver seamless event experiences. Surrounded by Melbourne’s vibrant dining, cultural, and entertainment precincts, MCEC combines convenience with excellence, making it a premier choice for both local and international events.
Getting There
Public transport:
Nearest train stations:
The closest train station to MCEC is Southern Cross. From there, simply catch tram number as below.
Nearest tram stop:
Catch any of the following trams and jump off at stop 124A Casino/MCEC, which is right opposite the Clarendon Street entrance of MCEC:
Route 96 – St Kilda to East Brunswick
Route 109 – Port Melbourne to Box Hill
Route 12 – Victoria Gardens to St Kilda
Arriving by bus
Bus route 237 operates from Queen Victoria Market, via Southern Cross Station to Lorimer Street South Wharf from Monday to Friday. Lorimer Street is approximately a 5-minute walk to MCEC.
Parking options:
MCEC's own car park, as well as the South Wharf Retail Car Park and DFO South Wharf Car Park.
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.
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.
Located in the city centre, delegates can visit the cell of Australia’s most famous bushranger outlaw, Ned Kelly.
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.
Hear from our local cultural makers, explore rich and wonderful identity narratives and stories and reflect on global histories that shape society today.
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.
Don't forget to visit:
Melbourne is a city with so much on offer
Find out what’s on in Melbourne. Here is just a glimpse of what you can experience during your 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.
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 top end of town features many historic theatres such as the Regent Theatre, Her Majesty’s Theatre and Princess Theatre.