Hotel & Travel

Dates: 18-19 July 2023


Location: Melbourne Cricket Ground
Brunton Ave
Richmond VIC 8002

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is more than simply one of the world’s great sporting arenas; for over 150 years it has been Melbourne’s heartbeat. Here, giants have lived up to a nation’s hopes, heroes have walked the corridors, and moments of suspense have been watched by millions around the country, and the world. To step inside the MCG is to be energized by a spirit of greatness.

Only minutes from the heart of the city, with underground parking and in easy reach of public transport, the people’s ground is famous for its convenience and accessibility. Centrally located, there are many hotel and transportation options available to attendees.

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Hotels:

Below are several hotel options which are within walking distance of the MCG. Please note there is no hotel room rate available through SCRS.

Pullman on the Park
Telephone: +613 9412 2000
192 Wellington Parade
East Melbourne, Victoria 3002

Mantra on Jolimont
Telephone: +613 9915 2502
133 Jolimont Road
East Melbourne, Victoria 3002

Quest Apartment Hotel
Telephone: +613 9413 0000

Jolimont
153-155 Wellington Parade South
East Melbourne, Victoria 3002

 


Airport:

The nearest airport to the MCG is Melbourne Airport (23.5 km).

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Parking:

The Melbourne Cricket Ground offers complimentary parking under the stadium for event attendees and exhibitors. Parking is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. Enter via Entrance A off Brunton Avenue. Park in the Northern Stand, closest to lifts 9,10,11 (red coloured lift wall) and take lifts to level 2.

Additional public parking is available at Melbourne & Olympic Park Trust (MOPT) Eastern Plaza Carpark, Entrance D, Olympic Boulevard. Walk across footbridge to the MCG. As you walk across, you will see the light tower with numbers on the top. Head toward light tower 2 & 1 and enter the venue at Gate 3.

 


Entering the Venue

Please enter at Gate 3, near the intersection of Punt Road and Wellington Parade.

View Map of MCG 

 


Travel:

visa is required to enter Australia. Consider the Business Visitor Stream visa for 145AUD. See visa options here. 

COVID-19 Testing: Australia does not require you to undertake any pre-departure COVID-19 testing to enter, leave or transit Australia. Learn more about Australia’s current vaccination and testing requirements.

Vaccination: COVID-19 vaccination is not required for travel to Australia.

The Digital Passenger Declaration form is no longer required.

 

COVID-19 Regional Update

For current information on vaccination rates and active COVID-19 cases in the state of Victoria, Australia, please click here