Where do we drop you off at Rod Laver Arena?
- Drop-off point
- Pick-up after shows is at a point agreed when you book. We will call if we need to change it because of road closures.
- Accessible entrance
- We drop you as close to the arena as traffic and road closures allow; tell us your entrance when booking.
- Parking & waiting
- Concert nights mean heavy traffic around Melbourne Park, and a taxi avoids the queue to leave the car park.
- Accessibility
- Let us know if you need the wheelchair van or help from the car, and ask the arena about accessible seating.
- Address
- Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne VIC 3000
Tips from our drivers for Rod Laver Arena
- Book your return trip before the show, and agree a pick-up point.
- During the Australian Open, allow extra time for traffic and crowds.
- Concert groups of up to eight can share the Maxi WAT.
Rod Laver Arena is the centre court of the Australian Open and one of Melbourne’s main concert venues, located in the Melbourne Park sports and entertainment precinct beside the Yarra. It hosts major international tours, sporting events and shows throughout the year.
Peninsula and Frankston residents book us for concerts and tennis, so they can enjoy the night without the drive home. We also carry families with older relatives and wheelchair users who want door-to-door help rather than navigating trams and trains. Concert nights often finish late, and the walk to a train can be long and crowded. A booked taxi with a pick-up point agreed in advance means you can head straight home to the peninsula. During the Australian Open, many fans spend a full day at Melbourne Park, so set your pick-up for after the last match you plan to see.
Our wheelchair accessible van and Maxi WAT have four-point restraints, lap-sash seatbelts and air-conditioning. A carer can come along to the show in the same vehicle, and NDIS and aged-care accounts are welcome. You can ask for a fixed quote for the return run between the peninsula and Melbourne Park.
How long does it take to get to Rod Laver Arena?
- Melbourne CBDabout 5 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 25 min
- Dandenongabout 35 min
- Seafordabout 45 min
- Carrum Downsabout 45 min
- Frankstonabout 50 min
A rough guide without traffic. We allow extra time for loading your wheelchair.
Questions about taxis to Rod Laver Arena
Can you pick us up after a concert at Rod Laver Arena?
Yes. Book your return trip ahead and we will agree a pick-up point near Melbourne Park, away from the heaviest crowds. If the show runs late or roads are closed, we will call to confirm where to meet. Big concerts book out, so reserve early.
Can you take us to the Australian Open?
Yes. During the tournament, Melbourne Park is very busy, so allow extra time and book your trips early. Tell us your session times, and we will arrange drop-off and pick-up near the precinct. Booking ahead is strongly recommended, and fixed quotes are available on request for the return trip.
Where will you drop me off at Rod Laver Arena?
Pick-up after shows is at a point agreed when you book. We will call if we need to change it because of road closures.
Can you wait or pick me up after my appointment at Rod Laver Arena?
Yes. Book a return trip with an approximate time, then call or text us when you are ready. Appointments often run late, so we keep return pick-ups flexible.
Is there step-free access at Rod Laver Arena?
We drop you as close to the arena as traffic and road closures allow; tell us your entrance when booking.
Can I travel in my power wheelchair or scooter?
Yes. Most manual and power wheelchairs fit, and you stay seated in your chair. Tell us the make, width and weight when you book so we send the right vehicle. Mobility scooters can travel when they can be safely restrained — please check with us first.
Can a carer or family member come too?
Yes. Carers, family and assistance animals are welcome. Include everyone in the passenger count so we send a vehicle with enough seats.
How do I pay?
Pay the driver by card or cash, use your Multi Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP) card, or choose "Account / invoice" for NDIS plan managers, aged-care providers and businesses.
Visiting hours, maps and contacts for Rod Laver Arena (official website)