Getting to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show is easy and convenient, whether you’re travelling by public transport or car. Located in the heart of Melbourne at the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, the Show is well-serviced by trams, buses, and trains. Visitors can take advantage of nearby tram stops along Nicholson and Victoria Streets, or enjoy a short walk from Parliament Station. If you’re driving, there’s ample parking available in nearby parking garages.
Plan ahead, and enjoy a seamless journey to one of the city’s most iconic events!
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GETTING TO THE SHOW
Public Transport
Public transport is a hassle-free and highly recommended way to get to the Show, allowing you to relax and enjoy the day.
Travelling by Tram?
Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone operates within the CBD and stops directly out the front of the Carlton Gardens. The closest tram stop within the Free Tram Stop zone is Stop 10 Nicholson St and Victoria Parade.
Tram Stop 11 (Melbourne Museum) is the closest stop, with entry to the Show via the Museum Plaza, however, please note this is outside of the free tram zone.
Travelling by Train?
The closest train station is Parliament Station which is in the City Loop. Parliament Station’s Spring / Lonsdale Street provides lift access to street level. This exit is only 600m from the Victoria St Entrance to the Show (Carlton Gardens)
Prefer to Drive?
If driving, be sure to plan ahead and take advantage of early arrival for the best parking spots as space is limited.
A few options for paid car parking nearby:
Melbourne Museum Car Park – entrance via either Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street.
Paramount Car Park – 163 Exhibition Street Melbourne.
Victoria Parade Car Park – 90 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne.
Lygon Street Car Park – 204-218 Lygon Street, Carlton.
Accessible Parking Support
There is accessible parking available at the event via Rathdowne Street. Support will be provided at the accessible carpark where patrons will be assisted from their vehicle to the main entry by wheelchair or buggy transfer on arrival in the morning and again on their return to their car. Spaces are limited and are first come, first served.
ENTERING THE SHOW
Show Entrances
Make yourself familiar with the entrances to the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show. If you have already purchased your ticket online, you are welcome to either print or show your ticket on your phone to be scanned at the gate.
Visitors can enter the event via the Victoria Street entrance or the Museum Plaza entrance.
The Southern Drive entrance off Nicholson Street is only accessible for Media accreditation and Exhibitor access.
Entry Cut Off Times
Wednesday 26th of March – No entry after 3:30pm
Thursday 27th of March – No entry after 8:30pm
Friday 28th of March – No entry after 5:30pm
Saturday 29th of March – No entry after 8:30pm
Sunday 30th of March – No entry after 4:30pm
ACCESSIBILITY
The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show makes every effort to ensure that our events are inclusive and accessible for all members of our community. We welcome our visitors to discuss their requirements with us.
For any further information regarding our access services, please contact the Show directly at info@melbflowershow.com.au
Travellers Aid will be providing an Access and Inclusion Service to support everyone to participate in one of Melbourne’s most iconic events. The service will assist people with disability or mobility challenges to access the event and with getting around the venue if required.
The service will be available to show attendees during the following:
DATES | TIMES |
Wednesday 26th March | 8.45am-4:15pm |
Thursday 27th March | 9.45am-9:15pm |
Friday 28th March | 9.45am-6:15pm |
Saturday 29th March | 9.45am-9:15pm |
Sunday 30th March | 9.45am-5:15pm |
Travellers Aid will provide services at:
Southern Cross Station
Our team at Southern Cross Station will provide Connection Service Assistance at the station where guests can be met on the platform and transferred by buggy to Yarra Trams Stop – 1, (Bourke & Spencer Streets) to connect onto the 86 or 96 tram services which will take guest to Stop – 11 (Gertrude Street), the closest tram stop to the Main Entrance of the show and inside the event. This service can be booked by calling 03 9670 2072 or you can make an online booking at www.travellersaid.org.au
From this location we can offer trained Companion Service volunteers to support people with a mobility challenge or people who are unsure about using public transport to be with you all along the way to the entrance of the Flower and Garden Show. To book or find out more about these services visit our website https://www.travellersaid.org.au/our-services/participation-assistance/ or call 1300 700 399.
We can offer a free volunteer service inside the event as well to support people who hired a wheelchair from us and need some assistance to get around the event (maximum of 3 hours). This service requires pre-booking as well before the show commences. Please phone the service contact number – 0498 023 959 to find out more.
Yarra Trams Stop – 11
Travellers Aid team members will be located at Yarra Trams Stop – 11 (Gertrude Street), where they can assist guests from the tram to a Buggy Connection Service which will take guest to the Main Entrance and back to the stop for their return trip.
Buggy Connection Service
A buggy Connection Service will operate from Yarra Trams Stop – 11 (Gertrude Street), to the Main Entrance and from the Accessible Parking Facility to the Main Entrance.
Accessible Car Park Support
Support will be provided at the accessible carpark where patrons will be assisted from their vehicle to the main entry by wheelchair or buggy transfer on arrival in the morning and again on their return to their car. For people who park in the accessible car park and have pre-booked (hired) a manual wheelchair, please let our staff there know and we can drop-off the equipment.
Wheelchair and Stroller Hire
A limited number of manual wheelchairs and strollers will be available for daily hire (terms and conditions apply). Travellers Aid’s hire facility will be located within the MIF&GS grounds next to the Information Booth at the main water fountain. You can book by calling, 0498 023 959 . Onsite hire is subject to availability.
Pricing
Please note this service is CASHLESS.
Manual wheelchair
$25 Daily
$100 refundable security deposit required on each item hired
Stroller
$10 Flat rate
$100 refundable security deposit required on each item hired
Companion Card
The Show is affiliated with the ‘Companion Card’ program. The Companion Card promotes the right of people with a disability, who require a companion, to fair ticketing at Victorian events and venues. People with a disability who require a companion to access the event with them must produce their ‘Companion Card’ at time of Show entry. This will allow the card holder’s companion to access the event free of charge. Normal adult and concession prices will apply to the Companion Card holder.
For more information on the Companion Card, please visit www.companioncard.org.au
Victorian Carer Card
The Show is affiliated with the Victorian Carer Card program. The program is a State Government initiative that is helping to recognise & reward the carers of Victoria for the significant contribution they make to the lives of the people they care for & communities in which they live.
Victorian Carer Card holders will be entitled to the discounted concession priced ticket & may purchase one per Carer Card.
For more information on the Victorian Carer Card, please visit www.carercard.vic.gov.au
GETTING TO THE SHOW VIA ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC TRANSPORT
PTV’s Journey Planner is the best tool to plan your plan your journey via accessible trams and buses to the Show. Plan your journey using PTV journey planner here.
Tram
The following tram stops are accessible:
- All stops along Bourke Street
- Stop 10 Parliament Station (Albert and Nicholson streets)
- Stop 11
Bus
All metropolitan buses are low floor accessible. Please see the metropolitan bus section above for service times.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING FACILITIES
The accessible car park entrance is via Rathdowne Street, and has limited spaces available.
There will be additional Disabled Parking spaces available on Rathdowne Street, between Queensbury Street and Victoria Parade, along the Carlton Gardens side of Rathdowne Street.
Please view the Show Map which identifies these locations.
MOBILITY EQUIPMENT HIRE
The Melbourne Mobility Centre is no longer operating, however, visitors may hire mobility and access equipment from Travellers Aid at both Flinders Street, Southern Cross Stations and onsite at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show. Pre-booking of equipment from Travellers Aid is essential. Please keep in mind that if you do opt to hire equipment from Travellers Aid, you must travel from either station to The Carlton gardens
Please contact Travellers Aid for bookings and enquiries:
Flinders St: (03) 9068 8187
Southern Cross: (03) 9670 2072
ACCESSIBLE TOILET FACILITIES
All toilet facilities at the Show are accessible for all patrons. A map highlighting all public toilets at the Show will be available here closer to the event.
ACCESSIBILE ACCESS
The Accessible access in and out of the Royal Exhibition Building and the Carlton Gardens will be through the main public entries.
If you require further assistance or have other mobility requirements, please email the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show directly at info@melbflowershow.com.au
COACH & TOUR GROUPS
Special Group Ticket Price
Special group ticket prices are made available to groups of 10 or more people. We recommend groups to attend the Show on either Wednesday, Thursday or Friday for the comfort and convenience of their passengers, as these days are less crowded than the weekend.
Coach & Bus Parking
The bus parking location is on Nicholson Street (Melbourne Museum side of the road), between Hanover and Carlton Streets.
Coach & Bus 'Drop Off' Area
A five (5) minute limit coach/bus pick up/drop off area is available on Nicholson Street, adjacent to the Royal Exhibition Building between Gertrude Street & Carlton Street.
This area will display signage identifying it as a Bus Touring Zone to drop off and pick up passengers. Clients should be advised to return to this area at a pre-determined hour for their return journey.
Drivers cannot remain parked within the drop off / pick up area and will incur heavy fines from parking officers if the time limit is exceeded.
CHECK OUT LAST YEAR'S SHOW MAP
2025 Show Map to be released at a later date.
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION
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