Melbourne Showgrounds
Food and Drink Options
There are a couple of options for meals at the show:
1. 3 Food Trucks stationed just outside the entry to the main pavilion during show opening hours.
Please note that on Friday 28th February, Pedestrian access to the Shopping Centre via gate 2 will be ‘exit only’. You will need to return via Gate 4.
Access Points & Parking
Please see below for direct map links to the various access points over the course of the event.
Parking is free for all exhibitors during the load in on Friday 28th February via Gate 2.
For Saturday 1st March and Sunday 2nd March, parking is charged at $25 per vehicle/day, and this includes load out access requirements on Sunday 2nd March.
Gate 4 is reserved for Exhibitor Vehicle Access over the show days, however we strongly encourage exhibitors to use public transport/pedestrian gates for all access other than your bump in/out requirements.
Gate 2 – FriDAY ONLY
Exhibitor Vehicle Access
(No Parking Charge on Friday)
Gate 2 will be open exclusively for MGS Exhibitors from 8am – 7pm on Friday 28th February.
Gate 4 – Saturday & Sunday
Exhibitor Vehicle Access
(Parking cost is $25 per day)
Gate 4 will be open for all event exhibitors on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd March.
Tram
Take the Route 57 tram (West Maribyrnong to Elizabeth Street, City) and hop off at stop 32 (Showgrounds Village Shopping Centre on Epsom Road). Note that stop 33 is no longer in use. Please listen to onboard announcements or check with your tram driver. Entry to Showgrounds via Gate 1A.
Train
Trains will be running direct to Melbourne Showgrounds during public access hours. Entry to Showgrounds via Gate 10A. For more information please check back closer to the event.
Public CarPark via Gate 7
(Parking cost is $25 per day)
Gate 7 will be open for all event attendees during public access hours on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd March.