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.
How are you getting here?
Quick Links
Car
Parking
Guests attending the precinct can access the Eastern Plaza Carpark via Entrance D (Olympic Boulevard).
We strongly recommend pre-booking your parking. Bookings close at midnight the night before the event. Drive-up spaces are limited and subject to availability.
Rates:
- Event Day Parking (Pre-Booked): $20
- Event Day Parking (Drive Up): $30
- Non-Event Day Parking: $7.50
Other Parking Options
If parking is sold out or unavailable, a number of private operators are located in close proximity to the precinct.
Limited on-street parking is available 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
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
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.