Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre |
The internationally renowned Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre brings people together to deliver world-class events and create memorable visitor experiences.
Leading technology capabilities, award-winning food made in-house and exceptional customer service are just the beginning at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Hosting over 1000 events each year, MCEC spans more than 70,000 square metres including exhibition bays stretching almost half a kilometre, 57 meeting rooms and the venue's centrepiece, Plenary.
Location
MCEC is located on the banks of the iconic Yarra River in South Wharf. Plenary is easily found within the Convention Centre, accessed via Convention Centre Place or a short walk down the Exhibition Centre Concourse from the Clarendon Street entrance.
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre2 Clarendon St South Wharf 3006 [map Google] [map PDF]
Includes: Clarendon Auditorium, Goldfields Theatre and Plenary.
Plenary | Melbourne Convention Centre | More..1 Convention Centre Pl South Wharf 3006 [map]
Upgrade Complete
The $205 million expansion and upgrade of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre is complete adding 20,000sqm of event space and 9000sqm of new exhibition hall. It also includes the Novotel Hotel and multi-level car park.
Getting There
Arriving by Taxi
For the Exhibition Centre ask driver to drop off at the Clarendon Street entrance of MCEC.
For the Convention Centre ask driver to drop off at Convention Centre Place next to the Pan Pacific Melbourne.
Arriving by Tram
Tram routes 96, 109 and 12 (Stop 124A Casino/MCEC) will all take you to our Clarendon Street entrance. Otherwise, tram routes 70, 75 and the City Circle (Stop D5) take you to Flinders Street. From there, it's just a short walk up Clarendon Street until you reach us.
Arriving by Train
Train and then tram. Take the train to Southern Cross Station. Go to Spencer St to catch the 96 tram or go to Collins Street to catch the 12 or 109 which all and stop opposite MCEC.
Arriving by Bus
The SkyBus transports visitors direct from Melbourne Airport to Southern Cross Station.
Skybus also has a service called the Southbank Docklands Express that stops at the Clarendon Street entrance of MCEC.
MCEC is a 10 minute walk from the station or catch tram 96 which stops opposite the Clarendon Street entrance of MCEC. Bus route 237 operates to and from Southern Cross Station to Lorimer Street. Visit for timetable information.
Car ParkingExhibition Centre Carpark
Company: Wilson Parking Opening hours: 24/7 hours Enter/Exit: Normanby Road Clearance Height: 2.2 metres Please note that our car park can reach capacity early in the day during busy events.
wilsonparking.com.auSiddeley Street Carpark
Company: Care Park Opening hours: 24/7 hours Enter/Exit: Corner of Siddeley Street and Flinders Street, Docklands Clearance Height: 1.9 metres
carepark.com.auFreeway Carpark
Company: Wilson Parking Opening hours: 24/7 hours Enter/Exit: Normanby Road and Munro Street. Collect a validation ticket when making a purchase from DFO and receive a 50 per cent discount on your parking rate.
wilsonparking.com.auSouth Wharf Retail Carpark
Company: Wilson Parking Opening hours: 24/7 hours Enter/Exit: Convention Centre Place or Munro Street Clearance Height: 2.1 metres
wilsonparking.com.auMontague Street Carpark
Company: Care Park Opening hours: 24/7 hours Enter/Exit: Munro Street
carepark.com.au More about Parking inc maps.Accommodation
Where to stay near the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hotels
Crown Promenade Crown Towers Crown Metropol Quay West Suites Melbourne The Langham Melbourne Pan Pacific Melbourne Novotel Hotel (next door) AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne (New)Hotels nearby
South Wharf & Southbank Area Hotels
❊ What's On ❊
➼ Kids Day Out 2025 - Good Friday Appeal - Friday 18 April 2025
➼ SmallBiz Week 2025 - Tuesday 29 April 2025
➼ Melbourne Design Fair 2025 - Thursday 8 May 2025
➼ Design Show Australia 2025 - Thursday 12 June 2025
➼ ArchiBuild Expo 2025 - Thursday 12 June 2025
➼ Kitchen+Bath Show 2025 - Thursday 12 June 2025
➼ Melbourne International EV Autoshow 2025 - Friday 27 June 2025
➼ CollectFest Expo 2025 - Saturday 5 July 2025
➼ Connecting Hydrogen APAC 2025 - Thursday 17 July 2025
➼ Carbon Capture APAC 2025 - Thursday 17 July 2025
➼ PAX Australia 2025 - Friday 10 October 2025
❊ Address ❊
⊜ 2 Clarendon St, South Wharf 3006 View Map
✆ Telephone: (61 3) 9235 8000
❊ Web Links ❊
➼ Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
➼ www.mcec.com.au
➼ www.facebook.com/themcec
➼ MAP (PDF)
❊ Also See... ❊
➼ AC Hotel Melbourne Southbank
➼ Anthony Douglas: 2022 World Barista Champion
➼ Clarendon Auditorium and Foyer
➼ Goldfields Theatre
➼ Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB)
➼ Plenary | Melbourne Convention Centre
➼ South Wharf Promenade
➼ The Lume Melbourne: Digital Art Gallery
➼ The Tea House
➼ Crown Metropol Hotel
➼ Crowne Plaza Melbourne
➼ Novotel Melbourne | South Wharf
➼ Pan Pacific Melbourne
➼ Van Gogh: The Lume Melbourne
Disclaimer: Check with the venue (web links) before making plans, travelling or buying tickets.
Accessibility: Contact the venue for accessibility information.
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