Retail Expo

Venue & Travel Information

Getting to National Retail Forum

The Venue
The Melbourne Convention Centre is located at 2 Clarendon Street, Southbank, Melbourne (the corner of Clarendon Street and Normanby Road). For further information visit www.mcec.com.au.

By Car
There is ample undercover car parking available at both the Convention Centre and the Exhibition Centre. Crown Casino also has parking facilities.

By Tram
There are two tram stops outside the Melbourne Convention Centre and one stop at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.

Tram routes that travel past the Melbourne Exhibition Centre are:

  • Route 96 (St Kilda to East Brunswick) - travels through the city via Bourke Street
  • Route 109 (Port Melbourne to Box Hill) - travels through the city via Collins Street
  • Route 112 (West Preston to St Kilda) - travels along Clarendon Street in South Melbourne and travels through the city via Collins Street

Tram routes that travel along Flinders Street and pass the Melbourne Convention Centre are:

  • Route 48 (North Balwyn to Docklands)*
  • Route 70 (Wattle Park Park to City)*
  • Route 75 (Vermont South to City)*

To find the easiest way to make your way to the show by public transport click here.

Airfares and Accommodation
There are special airline and hotel rates available. Please contact the official travel agent at:

Visit The Lido Group website to make an online booking.

The Lido Group:

Tel: 02 8585 0808
Fax: 02 8585 0802
Email: exhibitions@lido.com.au