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Melbourne Accessible City
Melbourne is easy to access no matter where you're coming from. There are 450 international flights to and from Melbourne each week and 390 flights per day from Melbourne to key Australian cities and regional centres. Melbourne is linked to major centres by rail and major highways (there's even a ferry to Tasmania). Melbourne is located in the population epicentre of Australia and is a favoured destination for many Australians.
International Air Access
Qantas Airways has an extensive international network with sales teams located worldwide who have the knowledge and experience to assist you with your next conference or incentive program.
Melbourne Airport is the gateway to southern Australia, with 450 international flights operating every week to and from major destinations. Twenty three international carriers currently operate direct services to Melbourne, including Qantas, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Malaysian Airlines and Thai Airways. In 2008, Indian Airlines and Tiger Airways commence services into Melbourne.
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Melbourne Airport offers over 390 flights every day to and from major cities and regional areas around Australia. Five domestic airlines operate at Melbourne Airport, including Qantas, Regional Express and low-cost carriers Jetstar and Virgin Blue.
More than 21 million passengers passed through Melbourne Airport last year, more than 58,000 every day. Ranked in the top five world airports for quality passenger service, Melbourne Airport offers a 24 hour single terminal precinct and is the only Australian airport to have won Australian Tourism Awards for General Tourism services. With domestic and international services within the one building, transfers are hassle free and quick.
Melbourne is so simple to navigate. A straightforward grid layout and many wide boulevards make it a great place, and a fully integrated public transport system can shuttle you from one attraction to another. There's even a free tram and bus that circles the city, travelling past many popular Melbourne destinations.
Integrated Public Transport
Melbourne's automated ticketing system operates on all train, tram and bus services in the metropolitan area, with electronically-encoded tickets called Metcards. One ticket can give you flexible travel between trains, trams and buses. Just buy a ticket, validate it and travel. Most fares are based on two zones. For your journey, simply select the zone/s you will be travelling in, and purchase the appropriate Metcard - whether it be for a single zone or multiple zones.
Conference and convention organisers are encouraged to purchase discounted Metcard tickets for their delegates. Discounts are available for purchases of 50 or more 2 hour, Daily or Weekly tickets. For more information, phone Metlink on 03 9619 5200.
For train, tram and bus information call 131 638 between 6am and 10pm daily or visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
Trains
Connex operates Melbourne's metropolitan train network with 15 lines radiating out from the city centre. At the centre of the network sits the historic Flinders Street Station, opposite the attractions of Federation Square and close to Melbourne's arts and sports precincts.
Metropolitan train services normally operate between 5am and midnight, Monday to Saturday, and 8am to 11pm on Sundays.
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Trams
Yarra Trams operates the entire Melbourne tram network - one of the biggest in the world, with 248 kilometres of double track and 29 major routes.
Metropolitan tram services normally operate between 5am and midnight, Monday to Saturday, and 7am to 11pm Sundays.
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Buses
The Melbourne bus network comprises 24 bus operators which run 285 bus routes servicing commuters, school students, major shopping centres, and leisure and sporting activities across Melbourne. Melbourne's bus network has a combined fleet of over 4,000 vehicles that travel around 70 million kilometres.
City Tourist Shuttle
The Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle is a great new way to see Melbourne's attractions, and it's free! Hop on and hop off the bus at any of the stops at key city destinations including: Melbourne Museum and Carlton Gardens; Queen Victoria Market; Melbourne Aquarium; Immigration Museum; Southbank; the Shrine of Remembrance; Royal Botanic Gardens and Chinatown. The shuttle runs between 10am and 4pm daily. The complete trip takes approximately 50 minutes, listen to the informative on-board commentary as you travel around Melbourne. For further information visit:
City Circle Tram
The free City Circle Trams travel the perimeter of the central business district every day between 10am and 6pm, except Christmas Day and Good Friday. Extended hours of operation between 10am and 9pm occur on Thursday, Friday and Saturday during daylight saving time.
NightRider buses
NightRider buses travel from the city to the suburbs in the early hours, departing Swanston Street (between Collins and Flinders Streets) hourly from 12.30am to 4.30am on Saturday and Sunday mornings, with connecting services to the Crown Casino. Buses go to Bayswater, Belgrave, Craigieburn, Croydon, Lilydale and Dandenong.
Travelling to Regional Victoria
V⁄Line is Victoria's largest regional transport operator and provides regional communities with rail and coach services. Inter-City services link major provincial cities, while frequent Inter-Urban services operate to Geelong, Ballarat, Kyneton, Seymour and Traralgon. For more information, call V⁄Line on 136 196 or visit: