THE DESTINATION – Melbourne, Victoria

Melbourne is a lively and cosmopolitan city that combines a fanatical love for the creative arts and good living with a state-wide sports addiction to make a city like no other. Food, art, music, wine and football – is there anything else?  From Southbank and the Yarra to the Flinders and Greek Quarters, the CBD is made up of precincts – distinct enclaves each with its own flavour and charm. Melbourne has many restaurants, cafes, bistros and bars, a diverse range of art and culture, many shopping districts to explore and vibrant and energetic entertainment and night life.  There is somethign for everyone.

Travel to Melbourne couldn’t be easier; the city is a major hub for domestic and overseas air travel and is also well serviced by rail and bus.

THE VENUE – Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf, Melbourne 3006
www.mcec.com.au

Superbly located right in the heart of Melbourne on the edge of the Yarra River, is the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). The centre is easily accessible from every direction by foot, car or public transport and is surrounded by cafes, bars, shopping, fine restaurants and a range of accommodation.

A short stroll along the iconic Southbank Promenade places you in the heart of Melbourne city - Australia’s culture, cuisine and events capital – where visitors can enjoy a perfect café latte by day or an award-winning local wine or microbrew by night. 

Time Zone
Australian Eastern Standard Time is GMT plus 10 hours.

Melbourne’s Climate
Melbourne's climate is temperate and variable with no great extremes and one of the lowest rainfall levels in Australia. For further information, visit www.bom.gov.au