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Getting to the festival

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Plan your journey to Antipodes Festival in Melbourne's CBD

The Festival takes place along Lonsdale Street (between Swanston Street and Jones Lane) and Russell Street (between Little Lonsdale and Little Bourke) in Melbourne’s CBD.

Whether you’re coming by train, tram, bus, bike, or car, here’s how to get to the festival smoothly.

Closest Train Stations

City Loop: Parliament Station (8 min walk)

Metro Tunnel: Town Hall Station and State Library Station (both 11 min walk) 

These stations are located on major train lines and connect easily to tram routes servicing the CBD.

Check your train times and connections using the PTV Journey Planner.

Some bus routes will be affected by temporary diversions during the festival weekend.

  • Routes 200, 207, 250 and 251 will begin and end at Lonsdale and Spring Street.
  • Routes 302, 304, 905, 906 and 907 will begin and end at Lonsdale and Exhibition Street.

For live updates and route maps, check the PTV Journey Planner.

On Foot

The festival site is easy to reach on foot from anywhere in the CBD. There are several access points to the Festival, you won't need to worry about which direction you enter from.

Need directions? Set sail for our home at The Greek Centre at 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne.

Bike Racks

If you’re cycling, bike racks are available nearby — but please don’t bring bikes into the festival area for safety reasons.

If you’re driving, please plan ahead — parking is limited and some streets will be closed.

Street closures

  • Lonsdale Street (between Swanston Street and Jones Lane)

  • Russell Street (between Little Lonsdale and Little Bourke Streets)

  • Closures will be in place from 10 pm Friday until late Sunday.

Consider parking at nearby secure car parks and walking to the precinct.

 

Parking Nearby
There is plenty of parking nearby, some of these carparks offer better rates when you book online.  
 
 
 
 
Melbourne Central (Wilson Parking)

Various rates apply. Check website for more details.

 

Paramount Carpark 

Enter via Exhibition St. $20 weekend rates.

 

First Parking

Enter via Lonsdale St. $20 weekend flatrate.

If you’re driving or involved in festival operations, please be aware of road closures in place.

  • Lonsdale Street and Russell Street will close from 10 pm Friday before the festival.

  • During these times, access is restricted to:

    • Approved contractors with scheduled access

    • Stallholders during their allocated bump-in and bump-out times

    • Emergency vehicles

Stallholder and contractor access

  • Entry via Russell Street North

  • All vehicles will be managed by festival traffic and security staff

  • Movement is one-way only to help reduce congestion