Visa Requirements
All passport holders must apply for a visa before leaving home, except Australian and New Zealand citizens. Delegates can apply for a range of visas online or at their nearest Australian Consulate.
Useful travel planning tips
Considering holding your next business event in Melbourne, Australia, or currently in the planning stages? Maybe you're a delegate planning to attend a conference in Melbourne and are keen to gather essential travel information for your journey? On this page you will find everything you need to know, from travelling to Melbourne, visas and arriving into Melbourne Airport. To how to get around Melbourne once you arrive and links to inspiring destination information about Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Arriving in Melbourne
An international gateway
Melbourne is the gateway to the Asia Pacific region with 300+ flights per week and 76 destinations direct to Melbourne. Most delegates will travel through hubs such as Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Doha.
Domestic connections
Between Melbourne International Airport and its secondary airport at Avalon, Melbourne welcomes flights from 30+ domestic and regional destinations.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is located just over 20 km from the Melbourne CBD. The international terminal is T2, and all terminals are linked under a single roof.
Airport transfers
Transport options include taxis, rideshare, car hire, limited public transport and Skybus airport transfer.
Travelling around Melbourne
Trams
The free City Circle tourist tram (No. 35) is a great way to explore and learn about Melbourne. Tram travel is free within the CBD, but all tram travel requires a valid Myki pass.
Trains
The suburban rail network transports passengers to and from the city centre. MCEC is easily accessible from Southern Cross station. Train travel requires a Myki pass.
Taxi and rideshare
Melbourne taxis can be booked, hired from a taxi rank, or hailed. Rideshare trips are available via Uber, DiDi, Shebah and Ola apps.
Melbourne on foot
Melbourne is conveniently walkable with its flat terrain and compact grid layout. The City of Melbourne offers a Visitor Hub at 90-130 Swanston St, Melbourne.
E-bikes and e-scooters
Delegates can hire e-bikes and e-scooters for on-demand travel around Melbourne that's fun, affordable and sustainable. .
Delegate Destination Information Hub
All the travel resources your delegates when attending your convention in Melbourne, all in the one place. Find practical travel advice, an official visitors guide, eco friendly pre and post conference travel options and more.
Things to do
Melbourne
As Australia's events, arts and dining capital, Melbourne boasts a diverse array of attractions and experiences to suit every taste.
Regional Victoria
Melbourne’s close proximity to incredible wine regions, glittering coastlines and alpine bushscapes means you’re spoilt for choice.
Plan and explore
Meet, Play, Relax. Event planners and attendees can seamlessly create custom itineraries for site inspections, delegate tours and pre-and-post conference travel using our interactive map.
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Get in touch
Have a specific question? Contact the Melbourne Convention Bureau at [email protected].