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Congress Venue - Melbourne Convention Centre

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf 3006

Superbly located right in the heart of Melbourne on the edge of the Yarra River is the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). When it comes to convention centres the Melbourne Convention Centre is a convention centre like no other - Australia’s premier convention centre. The convention centre is easily accessible from every direction by foot, car or public transport and is surrounded by cafes, bars, shopping and fine restaurants.

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Car Parking - Melbourne Convention Centre
There are two car parks available for visitors to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Melbourne Exhibition Centre
1060 undercover parking spaces
managed by Wilson Parking
Entrance off Normanby Road

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Fees:
0.0 - 1.0 hour    $6.00
1.0 - 2.0 hours    $12.00
2.0 - 3.0 hours   $18.00
3.0 - 4.0 hours   $24.00
4.0 + hours   $28.00 max.
Night Fees - $8.00, entry after 5pm and exit before 6am
Weekend Fees - $10.00, per exit, per day
Earlybird Fees - $10.00, enter between 6am - 9am and
exit between 3pm - midnight

Melbourne Convention Centre -
South Wharf Retail Car Park

550 open air parking spaces managed by Wilson Parking Entrance off Normanby Road

Hours of Operation - non-event days:
Monday to Friday - 0500 hours to 1700 hours
Saturday - 0500 hours to 1330 hours
Sunday - closed
Hours of operation will be extended to service events being held in the MCEC

Fees:
Non-event days $6
Event days $10

Where to eat in Melbourne?

China Town
Chinatown extends along Little Bourke Street between Swanston St and Spring St. Its cabinet makers and lodging houses may now be gone but eating houses and top class restaurants now take their place with the streetscape and its low-rise brick buildings, retaining its historic character. For more information on Restaurants, please click here.	Little Bourke Street Melbourne Victoria 3000 Australia. Click here to View Map

Southbank & Southgate
Southbank and Southgate is the area that stretches along the southern bank of the Yarra River. Southbank was once an old and neglected area, mostly industrial, which has recently rejuvenated as the heartbeat of the central city area. At Southgate, a huge emphasis is placed on outdoor eating and sidewalk entertainment. For more information on Restaurants, please click here.	Southbank and Southgate, stretches a long south bank of the Yarra River, Melbourne. Click here to View Map

Docklands
Docklands is unique to Melbourne. The huge area is a short trip from the inner CBD area and is surrounded by stunning water views. With breathtaking city, harbour and river views and an extensive collection of restaurants, cafes and bars to choose, dining at Docklands is an experience to savour. For more information on Restaurants, please click here.	Docklands comprises the area from Spencer Street to the east and the Bolte Bridge to the west, Footscray Road to the north and Lorimer Street to the south. Docklands comprises the waterways of Victoria Harbour and three kilometres of Yarra River frontage. Click here to View Map

What to see and do in Melbourne?
For more information on things to do and see in Melbourne, visit That's Melbourne.

Queen Victoria Market
The Queen Victoria Market is much more than just Melbourne's shopping mecca – it’s a historic landmark, a tourist attraction and an institution for Melburnians. Spread over some seven hectares with more than 600 individual retailers, it’s a true reflection of Melbourne's cosmopolitan makeup. Shoppers can find everything from fruit and vegetables to local and imported gourmet foods, fashion and general merchandise. The market is open 5 days per week, with Sunday taking on a carnival atmosphere as a variety of entertainers delight the crowds.	Queen Victoria Market 65-159 Victoria Street Melbourne VIC 3000	Opening hours Tue: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM Thu: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM Fri: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sat: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sun: 9:00 AM - 4:00PM

Laneways & Arcades
Weaving a maze through the city grid, Melbourne’s laneways uncover hidden treasures and a charming, intimate atmosphere. For a bite to eat, hit Hardware Lane, Degraves Street, Centre Place, Block Place or The Causeway. There’s also hidden lanes on either side of Chinatown. To find a bar that’s tucked away try Meyers Place, Bennetts Lane, Cohen Place, Sniders Lane and Market Lane. Looking for retail therapy? Then brace yourself and enter into the realm of 260-plus boutiques set within Melbourne’s historic and ornate arcades, all within walking distance of each other. Apart from the eclectic range of quality shops and cafes, each arcade has its own individual charm. From Block Arcade’s (1891) Italian interior splendour to Melbourne’s oldest trading Royal Arcade (1869), strolling through these historical icons will not only give the architectural admirer a fix, but the serious shopper a chance to uncover many hidden gems.	For more information, click here to download That's Melbourne City Laneways brochure

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Costume Hire Shops in Melbourne
Creative Costumes   http://www.creativecostumes.com.au/index_star.html
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