Travel
Getting To and From the Airport
Travel to Melbourne for Green Cities 2010 is at the discretion of delegates. There are several options available for transfer from Melbourne Airport. Taxi ranks are located at both the domestic and international terminals.
SkyBus
SkyBus is a greener, easy way to travel. When you travel on SkyBus between Melbourne airport and the city you leave a smaller carbon footprint. SkyBus supports Greenfleet, a non-profit organisation which offsets greenhouse gas emissions produced by Australian transport. Each year they plant over 6000 native trees to offset the CO2 produced by their fleet of low emission buses.
SkyBus offers an express bus service from the airport to the city centre. This service operates 24/7, including all public holidays. Buses run every 10 minutes throughout the day.
Tickets are $16 Adult one way and can be purchased on arrival at the bus stop or purchased online at Skybus. On arrival at Southern Cross Station in the city, SkyBus provides a complimentary hotel transfer service, subject to availability, during the following hours:
- 0600-2200 Monday to Friday;
- 0730-1730 Saturday and Sunday, (excluding Christmas day).
Taxis
Taxis are available from the ground floor level of Melbourne Airport, outside Terminal 2 (T2 - International) and both domestic terminals (Terminal 1 - T1 and Terminal 3 - T3). Expect a taxi fare of around A$50- A$60 between Melbourne Airport and CBD. A $2.00 taxi parking fee applies at Melbourne Airport. This $2.00 per vehicle fee only applies to passengers leaving Melbourne Airport from a taxi rank. A $3.00 per vehicle pre-booked taxi fee also applies for passengers catching a limousine or taxi from the premium parking area opposite T2.
Getting To and From the Conference
Arriving by taxi
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf
Arriving by tram
Tram numbers 96, 112 and 109 travel down Clarendon Street and stop at the entrance to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Walk down the concourse of the exhibition centre to the new Melbourne Convention Centre.
Arriving on foot
Walk along the concourse of the exhibition centre or across the new pedestrian footbridge.
Parking
Available underneath the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, entrance off Normanby Road. Above ground parking is available adjacent to the new Melbourne Convention Centre, entrance off Normanby Road.
Getting Around Melbourne
There are plenty of options to get around Melbourne City. For comprehensive public transport and timetable information and to buy tickets, contact Metlink or call 131 638
Trams
Melbourne's famous trams are a great way to explore the city and inner suburbs. Ride the free City Circle tram for a great insight into the city.
Trains
Flinders Street Station is the hub of Melbourne's train system with all trains beginning or ending their journey there.
Buses
Melbourne buses will get you to places trams and trains don't go. Use the same tickets as for trams and trains and see Melbourne from the roads.
Cycling and Walking
Follow a heritage trail through city streets or cycle along a picturesque Yarra River path and admire the brilliant vistas. More info about cycling and walking around Melbourne.
Taxis
Get yourself around in one of Melbourne's numerous yellow taxis - you may end up with an impromptu tour guide with a story to tell!
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