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How to get there

Public Transport

Trams and trains are the most convenient ways to access Melbourne Park.

Free shuttle trams
All valid Australian Open ticket holders are able to enjoy the FREE Yarra Trams shuttle services operating on route 70 from the CBD to Rod Laver Arena and Hisense Arena. The service operates until one hour after the end of play, including twilight and night sessions.

Trains
Richmond, Flinders Street and Jolimont stations are within easy walking distance to Melbourne Park. Access to the venue from Flinders Street is via the signed route through Federation Square and Birrarung Marr, on the north side of the Yarra River. To reach Melbourne Park, spectators travelling from Richmond station need to walk west along Olympic Boulevard. From Jolimont Station the venue is a short walk south through Yarra Park.

Note: the last train services depart Flinders Street Station from approximately 12:00 midnight.

Late night services
Public transport services (excluding the free shuttle service) will operate to a normal timetable during the tournament so passengers should check what time their last train, tram or bus leaves from the city.

NightRider Bus Service
An hourly service operates from the City Square in Swanston Street commencing at 12:30 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Buses
Bus Route 605 (Gardenvale – City via Kooyong Road) stops on Batman Avenue near Melbourne Park’s main entrance. A valid Metcard is required for travel on trains, buses and non-shuttle tram services to the Australian Open.

Planning your journey
To plan how to get about and enjoy all the tennis action, visit Metlink’s online journey planner at www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au. Simply enter where you are travelling from and enter “Rod Laver Arena” or “Hisense Arena” as your destination and you will receive a customised trip plan from your door to the Australian Open.

For train,tram or bus details call 131 638 or visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au.

Car Parking

There is NO public parking available on-site (except for a limited number of Disabled bays with bookings via Ticketek).

Pick up/drop off points for Public & Hire Cars
Pick up and drop off points are located in the designated areas on the north side of Olympic Boulevard opposite Olympic Park. A time limit applies and will be enforced.

Car Park Locations & Details

Melbourne Park - No public parking

Olympic Park - Olympic Park Car Park will be closed for the AO2009 Tournament period.

Yarra Park - Public parking commences from Monday 19 January 2009

(a) Day Session
Open: 8:00 am onwards (Gate 3) 9:00 am onwards (Gate 5)
Entry: Gate 3 – Wellington Parade, Gate 5 – Punt Road
Exit: Gate 4 – Wellington Parade, Gate 5 – Punt Road and Gate 6 – Punt Road
(b) Night Session
Open: 3:00 pm onwards
Entry: Gate 3 – Wellington Parade
Exit: Gate 3 – Wellington Parade and Gate 4 – Wellington Parade
(c) Twilight Session (Fri 30 Jan - Sun 1 Feb)
Open: 10:00 am onwards (Gate 3) and 11:00 am onwards (Gate 5)
Entry: Gate 3 - Wellington Parade, Gate 5 - Punt Road
Exit: Gate 4 - Wellington Parade, Gate 5 - Punt Road and Gate 6 - Punt Road

Car Park Rate per vehicle: $8.00* per session (GST inclusive)

City Parking
Secure Parking (recently merged with Kings')
• 1 Collins Street
• 11 Exhibition Street
• 12-20 Flinders Lane
• 80 Collins Street
• Yarra Park / MCG (Extremely limited)
Wilson Parking
• 32 Flinders Street
• 72 Flinders Lane
Premier Carparking
• Federation Square
• 121 Exhibition Street
City of Melbourne
• City Square car park, 202 Flinders Lane (open 24 hrs)

Buses and coaches
For bus parking information contact Melbourne and Olympic Parks on 9286 1600. It is essential to pre-book bus parking. There is a designated five minute bus stop in Olympic Boulevard outside Hisense Arena Plaza on Batman Avenue.*

*Batman Avenue - for pickup/drop off only. No standing 4:30-6:30 pm Monday-Friday.
The Eastrans Route 605 bus service operates in Olympic Boulevard:
Monday-Friday from 6:00 am-8:00 pm, Saturday 7:30 am-6:30 pm, Sunday 10:00 am-6:00 pm.

Disabled Parking Information

For disabled parking arrangements, call the Rod Laver Arena box office on (03) 9286 1208.

UNDERCOVER CAR PARK

Disabled Parking Bays
There are 10 ‘Disabled Parking Bays’ reserved near Event Reception. These spaces are strictly reserved for patrons who have pre-booked a disabled bay via Ticketek and have a voucher. Payment must be made on entry.

ENT. D – BUS PARK

Disabled Parking Bays
There are 10 ‘Disabled Parking Bays’ reserved in the Ent.D – Bus Park. These spaces are strictly reserved for patrons who have pre-booked a disabled bay via Ticketek and have a voucher. Payment must be made on entry.

(NOTE: Transport from the Ent.D – Bus Park to RLA Forecourt for disabled persons, using a golf cart, can be organised through the AO Site Office.)

OLYMPIC BOULEVARD (SWAN STREET) PARKING

Disabled Parking Bays
There are a limited amount of ‘Disabled Parking Bays’ located in front of Hisense Arena marked with a 4-hour time restriction. These are provided on a first-in basis.

DISABLED / ELDERLY PERSONS DROF – OFF / PICK – UP

Olympic Boulevard (Swan Street)
ALL patrons should be directed to use the ‘Disabled Drop-Off/Pick-Up Zone’ in front of Hisense Arena on Olympic Boulevard. Access to the concourse will then include using Lift 5 at the left-hand side of the RLA Forecourt entrance.

In extreme cases, ‘Disabled / Elderly Persons’ may be allowed access to the Undercover Car Park (off Batman Ave) for drop-off & pick-up. This should only be used as a last option.