TRANSPORT


Street metered car parking for up to four hours is generally easy to find close to entry gates. Please note that parking conditions vary according to nearby events. The City of Melbourne enforces parking restrictions in the area.

Disabled parking bays are marked on the Interactive Map. Please visit our Accessibility Guide here for more information.

Route 605
Stop: Melbourne Observatory/Birdwood Avenue. It is a 200m walk from the bus stop to Observatory Gate.

For detailed public transport information, visit Public Transport Victoria.


Routes 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72
Stop: 19 - Shrine of Remembrance/St Kilda Rd. It is a 650m walk from the tram stop to Observatory Gate.

For detailed public transport information, visit Public Transport Victoria.

Designated bicycle paths along the Yarra River and Melbourne CBD lead to Melbourne Gardens. Please note that the riding of bicycles and electronic scooters in the gardens is not permitted.

Dedicated bicycle parking is available near 
Observatory Gate, next to the visitor centre.