Discover Melbourne

Throughout the Congress, you will also have the chance to experience Melbourne at its finest. It is a truly global city with a rich multicultural mix celebrating the creativity and diversity of its people and the city. Melbourne is exciting, constantly evolving and has something for everyone. From its vast range of restaurants, cafes and bars, film and food festivals to galleries and opulent theatres, chic fashion stores, botanic gardens, sports stadiums, elegant Victorian-era streetscapes to modern innovative architecture, Melbourne has an activity and attraction that will undoubtedly interest you.

For those who want to explore further afield, the unique natural beauty of regional Victoria is just a short trip away. So we encourage you to take a day or two to stop and explore what our city and the state of Victoria has to offer. Theatre are a number of great day or half day tours on offer to discover the rugged coastline of the Great Ocean Road, the winery regions of nearby Mornington Peninsula or Yarra Valley, our native wildlife at Healesville, or the fairy penguin colony at Phillip Island.

Visit the sites below for a snapshot of what you can experience:

Visit Melbourne
Visit Victoria

ON ARRIVAL

When arriving at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, there are taxis and Uber services available from the airport to the central city as well as a coach service Skybus which can be booked in advance or on arrival. The airport is approximately 26 kilometres to the MCEC.

LOCAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The City of Melbourne will have a stand in the Exhibition Area from Monday-Wednesday with friendly volunteers offering advice and suggestions of things you can explore and experience whilst you are in the Melbourne. Be sure to visit for local recommendations!

Here are just a couple of suggestions in the meantime: