How to get there

Flights

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Public Transport

Trams and trains are the most convenient ways to access Melbourne Park.

Free shuttle trams
All valid Australian Open ticket holders are able to enjoy the FREE Yarra Trams shuttle services operating on route 70 from the CBD to Rod Laver Arena and Hisense Arena. The service operates until one hour after the end of play, including twilight and night sessions.

Passengers need to have a valid ticket for travel on trains, other tram routes and buses.  

Water Taxi
Melbourne Water Taxi run a frequent service on the yarra from Southgate to Rod Laver Arena. The services runs from 9am until 30 minutes after play concludes and the trip takes approx 7mins.http://www.melbournewatertaxis.com.au/ 

Trains
Richmond, Flinders Street and Jolimont stations are within easy walking distance to Melbourne Park. Access to the venue from Flinders Street is via the signed route through Federation Square and Birrarung Marr, on the north side of the Yarra River. To reach Melbourne Park, spectators travelling from Richmond station need to walk west along Olympic Boulevard. From Jolimont Station the venue is a short walk south through Yarra Park.

Note: the last train services depart Flinders Street Station from approximately 12:00 midnight.

For train,tram or bus details call 131 638 or visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au. 

Late night services
Public transport services (excluding the free shuttle service) will operate to a normal timetable during the tournament so passengers should check what time their last train, tram or bus leaves from the city.

NightRider Bus Service

First services begin at 12:30am with a 30 minute service operating from the City Square in Swanston Street from 1:30am on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Buses
Bus Route 605 (Gardenvale - City via Kooyong Road) stops on Olympic Boulevard near Melbourne Park's main entrance. A valid Metcard is required for travel on trains, buses and non-shuttle tram services to the Australian Open.

Planning your journey
To plan how to get about and enjoy all the tennis action, visit Metlink's online journey planner at www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au. Simply enter where you are travelling from and enter "Rod Laver Arena" or "Hisense Arena" as your destination and you will receive a customised trip plan from your door to the Australian Open.

For train,tram or bus details call 131 638 or visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au.

Car Parking

There is NO public parking available on-site (except for a limited number of Disabled bays with bookings via Ticketek).

Pick up/drop off points for Public & Hire Cars
Pick up and drop off points are located in the designated areas on the north side of Olympic Boulevard opposite Olympic Park. A time limit applies and will be enforced.

Car Park Locations & Details

Melbourne Park - No public parking

Olympic Park - Olympic Park Car Park will be closed for the AO2011 Tournament period.

Yarra Park - Public parking commences from Monday 17 January 2011