Melbourne Recital Centre – Top Class Dance, Music, Drama and Theatre Studies
31 Sturt St (cnr Southbank Blvd), Southbank VIC 3006
Public Transport Options
Flinders St Railway Station
Flinders St Railway Station is approximately a 10-minute walk from the Melbourne Recital Centre.
Swanston St/St Kilda Rd trams
The nearest tram stop is Stop 17 (Arts Precinct – Sturt St) on the number 1 tram, located on the corner of Sturt St and Southbank Blvd, directly in front of the Centre's side entrance.
Alternatively, you can take any tram travelling south down St Kilda Road, jump off at Stop 16 (Arts Precinct) in front of the National Gallery of Victoria, and walk 5 minutes to the Centre.
Bus
Melbourne Bus Link operates three routes along Southbank Boulevard: Route 216, 219 and 220.
The Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle runs in a loop through Melbourne's CBD every 15 minutes and stops at the corner of Southbank Blvd and Kavanagh Street (Stop 10). From here it is a 3-minute walk to the Centre. An all-day ticket for the Shuttle costs $5 and children under 10 years can travel free.
Parking options
There is limited on-street parking available on Grant Street, Sturt Street and Dodds Street. Parking is paid and available for 2-4 hours. Multiple accessible parking spaces are located in front of The Ian Potter Southbank Centre, approximately 60 metres from the Recital Centre's Sturt St entrance.
The closest secure carparks are:
Arts Centre Melbourne Car Park (enter via Kavanagh Street)
The Australian Ballet Centre Car Park (2 Kavanagh Street)
Public transport options
Bell Railway Station
Bell Railway Station is a 2-minute walk from Darebin Arts Centre. Bell Railway Station services the Mernda line.
Trams
The nearest tram stops are:
- Stop 34 (Miller St) on the number 11 tram, followed by a 12-minute walk to the Centre
- Bell St/Plenty Rd on the 86 tram, followed by a 9-minute walk to the Centre
- Stop 135 (Bell St/Nicholson St) on the number 1 tram, followed by a 5-minute bus ride or 25-minute walk.
Bus
- The 513 and 514 buses stop at Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre/Bell and St Penola St/Bell St. From here it is a 2-minute walk to the Centre.
- The 513 bus also stops at Glenroy, Coburg, Rosanna, and Eltham Railway Stations. The 514 bus also stops at Glenroy, Coburg, Rosanna, Watsonia, and Eltham Railway Stations.
Parking options
There is a 140-space car park in front of Darebin Arts Centre. This is a free, public, open-air car park.
Public transport options
Traralgon Railway Station
Traralgon Railway Station is approximately a 10-minute walk from the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre.
Train services: Gippsland V/Line
Bus services: Bairnsdale – Melbourne Line
Bus
Bus routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 40, 41, 42 and 43 to St Michaels PS/Church St Stop. Walk 3-minutes to Gippsland Performing Arts Centre.
Parking options
Gippsland Performing Arts Centre is easily accessible from the Princes Highway (M1). Follow the signs towards Arts Centre from the highway.
There are 72 carparks, including two DDA spaces, on site at GPAC. Enter the carpark via Grey Street heading west (away from the Traralgon Central shopping centre from Breed Street). There are also 5 motorcycle parking spaces in the underground car park.
Additional parking is available at Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre on Cnr Breed Street & Kay Street.
For long bay parking, this is available in Kay Street adjacent to Gippsland Regional Aquatic Centre.
Melbourne Recital Centre – Top Class Dance, Music, Drama and Theatre Studies
Melbourne Recital Centre are committed to Universal Access. For further information about access at the Recital Centre go to the Access page.
Accessible Tickets
Accessible tickets are available online, in person, and over the phone. The Box Office can be contacted on 9699 3333 and at
boxoffice@melbournerecital.com.au.
Large Print Venue Map
Download a copy of Melbourne Recital Centre's Large Print Venue Maps. This map outlines lifts, escalators and accessible toilets.
Wheelchair Access
Melbourne Recital Centre is wheelchair accessible. There are no steps required to enter the Centre on the ground level, and there is a lift from the ground floor to the Elisabeth Murdoch Hall on levels 1 and 2. Wheelchair accessible seating is available in the Stalls (Level 1) and the Wings (Level 2). There are accessible restrooms on all levels. Wheelchair accessible seats can be booked online, over the phone, or in person. Melbourne Recital Centre accepts Companion Cards.
Service animals
Melbourne Recital Centre welcomes all visitors with assistance animals (such as guide dogs) certified by a registered authority. Please inform the Ticketing Services team, when making your booking over the phone or in person or email boxoffice@melbournerecital.com.au in advance of your visit the Centre.
Hearing devices
Melbourne Recital Centre theatres are fitted with assistance hearing devices. When booking tickets through the Melbourne Recital Centre box office you can request seats for good visibility at the concert hall if you need to lip read. All performances and talks are amplified.
Darebin Arts Centre – Top Class Sound
For further information about access at the Darebin Arts Centre go to the Accessibility page.
Accessible Tickets
Accessible tickets are available by calling the Box Office on 8470 8282 or emailing
ticketing@darebin.vic.gov.au.
Wheelchair Access
Darebin Arts Centre is wheelchair accessible. There is a ramped entry from both the front and rear of the building, and four accessible car parking spaces in the car park. Wheelchair accessible seating is available in the theatre in rows A and B. Accessible toilets are available on the Ground Floor. Darebin Arts Centre accepts Companion Cards.
Hearing devices
Darebin Arts Centre has a Phonic Ear Hearing Augmentation System that provides assistance to both people with hearing aids, and people with hearing loss who do not wear hearing aids. The system complies with the Australian Standard 1428.
Gippsland Performing Arts Centre – Top Class Regional Dance, Drama and Theatre Studies, and Music
For further information about access at the Gippsland Performing Arts Centre go to GPAC's
Visit Us page and click on 'Accessibility.'
Accessible Tickets
Guests can book wheelchair accessible and companion seats online. For further assistance to book accessible seats, please contact the Box Office on 03 5176 3333.
Large Print Venue Map
Access keys and a social story are available under the 'Accessibility' menu on
GPAC's Visit Us page.
Wheelchair Access
All areas of the main venue are accessible by wheelchair including backstage areas.
Wheelchair access to the auditorium is via a platform on Level G and a passenger lift to Level 1.
Guests requiring assistance can request this from any member of the front of house team.
There are 17 wheelchair accessible seats available in the auditorium; 13 are on Level G and 4 are on Level 1. When configured so that all wheelchair accessible seats have a companion seat there are 10 on Level G and 2 on Level 1. If you require two or more accessible seats to be booked together, please contact the Box Office on 03 5176 3333.
Hearing devices
The main theatre auditorium is equipped with an infrared system and the foyer is equipped with a hearing loop for your convenience. If you require any additional assistance, please let the venue's front of house team know.
Quiet Rooms
We also offer access to a soundproofed Quiet Room on Level G for guests of all ages who like to be vocal while watching a performance. Guests can still see and hear the show from this space and it is also wheelchair accessible.
An additional Quiet Room is located on Level G from the foyer.
If you require access to either space, please let our front of house team know.