Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
Ideas come to life, and the world's thought leaders gather. Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre hosts dynamic exhibitions, conferences, galas, and concerts—everyone leaves inspired and excited. We welcome all communities and interests, creating a space where everyone is included. Blend trendy eats, sustainability, and cutting-edge tech to create mind-blowing events. Feel Melbourne's vibe, and be part of the conversation that shapes the future.
Leading with accessibility
MCEC celebrates diversity and provide an inclusive experience for all guests by working with us to accommodate wheelchair access, assistance animals, interpreters, safe spaces, prayer rooms, and all gender toilets. Click here to view further details on the accessibility and action plan.
Journey to net zero
Support local: 100-Mile Menu sources ingredients from nearby farms and markets, backing Victorian food producers and lowering our carbon footprint.
Homegrown goodness: 36 'food cubes' in the Courtyard, growing herbs, citrus, and flowers for catering.
Reusable focus: MCEC offers reusable Eco Boxes over disposable lunch boxes. We replace disposable coffee cups with reusable steel ones at catered events.
Food rescue: Leftover food goes to community partner OzHarvest. In 2022, MCEC donated 16,280 meals, saving over 8 tonnes of food from landfill.
How to access
For easy access to the plenary room at MCEC, make your way to Convention Centre Place, between Pan Pacific Melbourne and DFO South Wharf.
Click here to access a detailed map that provides a visual guide to MCEC's various spaces, facilities, and amenities, empowering you to map out your experience.
Getting Here & Around
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Grab a taxi or rideshare from your terminal and get dropped off at the Convention Centre Place entrance.
Or take the Skybus to Southern Cross Station, then transfer to the tram or walk 10 minutes to our Clarendon Street entrance.
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Wilson Parking offers flexible rates and secure underground parking at the Exhibition Centre.
It also has accessible parking with lift access up to Door 1, 6 and 10 in the Exhibition Centre.
Book online to secure your spot at Wilson Parking.
Additional parking is available at South Wharf Retail car park, Siddeley St car park, Freeway car park or Montague Street car park.
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Southern Cross Station is closest. Take tram routes 96, 109, or 12 to stop 124A Casino/MCEC/Clarendon Street outside our Clarendon Street entrance or walk 10 mins to reach our venue.
All metropolitan trains are wheelchair accessible and have allocated spaces for passengers using mobility aids.
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Tram routes 96, 109, and 12 will take you to stop 124A Casino/MCEC/Clarendon Street which is outside our Clarendon Street entrance.
Routes 70, 75, and the City Circle will take you to Stop 1 Spencer St/Flinders St, then you will need to make your way down Clarendon Street, generally a 5 minute walk.
Trams on routes 96 and 109 are usually low floor. To find out if the next tram at your stop will be a low-floor tram, look for the wheelchair symbol on tramTRACKER®. Low-floor trams have allocated spaces for passengers using wheelchairs or mobility aids.
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Bus route 237 from Southern Cross Station stops at Eighteen Pence Lane/Lorimer Street, a short 10 minute walk from our Convention Centre Place entrance.
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Bike hoops are available at South Wharf Promenade (Exhibition Centre) and Convention Centre Place (Convention Centre). With over 2700 bicycle hoops scattered across the city, it's a convenient way to travel to our venue.
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Find a taxi rank/rideshare drop-off pick-up point just outside the Convention Centre Place entrance.