Transport, Accomodation and Services
MRT will be held in the Eastern suburb of Blackburn North.
Transport
There are a number of options to get from the airport to the venue and travel around Metropolitan Melbourne.
Public Transport
Skybus operate a bus service from all the airports into the main Melbourne railway terminal (Southern Cross Station). From Southern Cross Station you can get a train to suburbs close to the venue. Trains heading to LILYDALE or BELGRAVE will pass the venue. All trains stop at Blackburn (a 10-15 min walk from the venue). See
Public Transport Victoria Journey Planner or download the
PTV app.
Skybus also offer a direct service to Eastern Suburbs from Tullamarine (
Eastern Express -including Blackburn). However, check for disruptions due to road works).
Full Melbourne Network Map
To use public transport in Metropolitan Melbourne you will need to buy a
myki card ($6/$3 - card only) or
mykiExlorer from a train station or a 7-Eleven. You will need to add money to the card to travel.
From Blackburn Station it is a 10-15 min walk to the Venue.
Other
Ride hailing company (eg uber, ola)
Taxi (13 2227)
Car hire (available from airport)
Parking
Parking is free and available at the Venue (all day). Enter via Springfield Road.
Nearest shops
Blackburn Square (2 min drive, 4 min walk) - supermarket, food court, pharmacy, newsagent etc
Westfield Doncaster (7 min drive) - large shopping mall
Eastland Ringwood (11 min drive, 14 min train) - large shopping mall
Box Hill (5 min drive/10 min train) - major center, many Asian restraunts
Many small coffee shops and convenience shops within walking distance/ short drive (Blackburn, Blackburn Square).
Useful Shops for FRC teams
Bunnings Nunawading (2.8km, 6 min drive)
Jaycar Electronics Ringwood (9.1km, 14 min drive)
Super Cheap Auto Blackburn (2.1km, 4 min drive)
Nearby accommodation
Nunawading Motor Inn (1.9km)
Best Western Motel (2.6km)
City Edge Box Hill Apartment Hotel (3.4km)
Whitehorse Apartment Hotel (4.4km)
Quest Mont Albert (4.8km)
Quest Burwood East (6.3km)
Ringwood Lake Inn (9.4km)
Air BNB (nearby suburbs include: Nunawading, Mitcham, Vermont, Ringwood, Donvale, Box Hill, Burwood)
Cabins and holiday parks
Crystal Brook Tourist Park (Doncaster East) (7.9km)
BIG 4 Melbourne Holiday Park (Coburg) (22.6km)