Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
The Melbourne Cricket Ground is one of Victoria’s leading tourist attractions and a must see destination for sports lovers throughout the world. The MCG has an outstanding significance to this nation as the tenth largest stadium in the world, and largest in Australia. In 2009, the MCG was named one of the seven sporting wonders of the World.

Address: Brunton Ave, East Melbourne VIC 3002

Phone: (03) 9657 8888
Website: http://www.mcg.org.au/
Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

How to get there:
Trains

There are two train stations close to the MCG. Jolimont (otherwise known as MCG Station) is north of the ground .From any railway station in the central business district, take the Hurstbridge or Epping lines.

The other station is Richmond on the south eastern side of the MCG.

To get to Richmond station from the city, take any train on the Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein, Glen Waverley, Dandenong, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Frankston or Sandringham lines.

Trams

Three tram routes provide access to the MCG.
No. 75 (City-Vermont South) travels along Flinders St and connects with the eastern suburbs via Wellington Parade.

No. 48 (Docklands/City-North Balwyn) travels along Collins St and connects with the eastern suburbs via Wellington Parade. Both these routes stop just outside the MCG. 

No. 70 (Docklands/City-Wattle Park) travels along Flinders St then detours via Melbourne Park and the tram stop is a short walk across the footbridge to the ground.

Buses

The 246 Bus stops in Punt Road, very close to the ground.

Taxis

Taxis are available from the ground at the conclusion of each event. Otherwise the venue is a 15 minute walk from the city.

By: Claudia Tohi
All Images: Claudia Tohi