Conference Venue

Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre
1 Convention Centre Place
South Wharf 3006
GPO Box 777
Melbourne VIC 3001

T          (03) 9235 8000
F          (03) 9235 8001
W         www.mcec.com.au

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) is located at 1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf in central Melbourne, Australia. The fully-equipped centre is close to restaurants, hotels and public transport hubs and just 20 minutes by car from Melbourne Airport.

The MCEC is a landmark in the area, perched on the south bank of the Yarra River, and surrounded on all sides by trams, trains, buses, taxi ranks and ample car parking. A short stroll along the iconic Southbank Promenade places you in the heart of Melbourne city - Australia’s culture, cuisine and events capital – where visitors can enjoy a perfect café latte by day or an award-winning local wine or microbrew by night.

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Melbourne's Weather and Climate

Melbourne has a reputation for its changeable weather. A tip for any visitor is to be prepared for anything – take an umbrella and wear layers that can be worn or removed as needed!

As a general rule, Melbourne enjoys a temperate climate with warm to hot summers, mild and sometimes balmy springs and autumns, and cool winters.

While Melbourne has a reputation for rain, the city actually receives less rainfall than either Brisbane or Sydney. Experience the experience the glorious foliage of the many European-style parks that fringe the CBD as Melbourne welcomes the autumn season.

Temperatures in Melbourne during the APS 2012 Conference may range from 11°C (52°F) to 20°C (68°F).

Getting to Melbourne

Qantas, Virgin Blue and Jetstar are the major domestic carriers and are housed within the main terminal at Melbourne Airport. Jetstar also flies from Avalon Airport near Geelong. The airlines operate regular services throughout the day from Australia’s major cities, with flights leaving every 15 minutes in busy periods.

For airline travel within Victoria you can choose from several regional airlines, such as Qantas Link and REX (Regional Express), which fly to Melbourne and larger regional centres including Mildura, Portland, Traralgon and Mount Hotham. Smaller airlines also operate out of these regional centres.