Where do we drop you off at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre?
- Drop-off point
- Pick-up is at the entrance you name when booking. On big event days, we may agree a nearby pick-up point and call to confirm.
- Accessible entrance
- We drop you at the convention centre or exhibition centre entrance; tell us which hall or event when booking.
- Parking & waiting
- Parking at South Wharf fills quickly during major expos, and a taxi gets you there on time without the search.
- Accessibility
- Let us know if you need the wheelchair van or help from the car, and ask the centre about accessible entrances.
- Address
- 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf VIC 3006
Tips from our drivers for Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
- Tell us your event and hall so we drop you at the right entrance.
- Book returns ahead, as expos often finish at the same time.
- Allow extra time for peak-hour traffic into the city.
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre sits at South Wharf on the Yarra, hosting conferences, trade shows, consumer expos, exams and gala events. It covers a convention centre and a large exhibition centre, linked to the Pan Pacific Melbourne hotel.
People from the peninsula and Frankston book us to get to conferences, expos and graduation events without the stress of city parking. Exhibitors with equipment and visitors with mobility needs value door-to-door help. Some customers visit an expo for the day, while others need to be there for an early conference session and home again in the late afternoon. We can schedule both trips in one booking and adjust if your session runs over. For graduation ceremonies and gala dinners, families often travel together in the Maxi WAT so everyone arrives at once and nobody drives in the city.
Our wheelchair accessible van and Maxi WAT have four-point restraints and air-conditioning. The Maxi WAT carries two wheelchairs plus six seated passengers, suiting groups attending events together. If you attend events here regularly, ask us for a fixed quote.
How long does it take to get to Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre?
- Melbourne CBDabout 5 min
- Melbourne Airportabout 25 min
- Dandenongabout 40 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 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Which entrance will you drop us at?
The centre has more than one entrance, so tell us the event and hall when booking. We will drop you at the closest entrance we can reach. On busy days, we may agree a nearby pick-up point for the trip home.
Can you take us from Frankston to the convention centre for an early start?
Yes. Book your pick-up time with allowance for peak-hour traffic, and add your return trip. You will see a fare estimate as you book, and a fixed quote is available if you ask. If you are exhibiting, mention any equipment so we send a vehicle with enough room.
Where will you drop me off at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre?
Pick-up is at the entrance you name when booking. On big event days, we may agree a nearby pick-up point and call to confirm.
Can you wait or pick me up after my appointment at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre?
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 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre?
We drop you at the convention centre or exhibition centre entrance; tell us which hall or event 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 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (official website)