Getting here
Located in the heart of our city, John Cain Arena is among the most accessible sports and entertainment venues in the world.
Public transport is the quickest and easiest option. Before you attend, plan ahead and allow extra travel time for any major disruptions.
Parking is available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard). We strongly recommend pre-booking as drive-up spaces are subject to availability.
Bookings close at midnight the night before the event.
How are you getting here?
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Car
Parking
Parking is available at the Eastern Plaza Car Park (Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard). We strongly recommend pre-booking as drive-up spaces are subject to availability.
Bookings close at midnight the night before the event.
Note: Accessible parking must be pre-booked via Ticketek.
Rates:
- Event Parking (Pre-Booked): $20
- Event Parking (Drive-Up): $30
- Non-Event Parking: $7.50
Other Parking Options
If parking is sold out or unavailable, several private operators are located nearby:
Limited on-street parking is available along the Yarra River at the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking must be pre-booked via Ticketek.
We strongly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
Please note, there are a limited number of accessible parking bays located in front of John Cain Arena on Olympic Boulevard.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Guests with reduced mobility may be dropped off or picked up in front of John Cain Arena on Olympic Boulevard in the designated zones.
Public Transport
Plan Your Journey
Public transport is the quickest and easiest option. Before you attend, plan ahead and allow extra travel time for any major disruptions.
Melbourne Park is a 10 minute walk from the CBD via Birrarung Marr or Tanderrum Bridge.
Trains, trams and buses operate frequently, dropping you in the heart of Melbourne Park.
Train
- Richmond Station
- Jolimont Station
- Flinders Street Station
Tram
- Tram 70 (Waterfront City Docklands – Wattle Park) from Flinders Street or Richmond Station, stops at Rod Laver Arena (Stop 7B), John Cain Arena (Stop 7C) and AAMI Park (Stop 7D).
- Tram 48 (North Balwyn – Victoria Harbour Docklands) and Tram 75 (Vermont South – Central Pier Docklands) stop at the MCG on Wellington Parade.
Bus
- The 246 bus (Elsternwick – Clifton Hill) stops at the corner of Olympic Boulevard and Punt Road.
Cycle
Bicycle Parking
We encourage guests to cycle to Melbourne Park.
Bicycle parking is available on Olympic Boulevard, outside Rod Laver Arena and John Cain Arena. To use the bicycle parking facility, cyclists must provide their own locks.
Note: management is not responsible for any loss or damage to bicycles parked on site.
