Venue

​How to get to The University of Melbourne Parkville Campus

Public Transport 

Train

The closest train station to the campus is the new Parkville station serviced by the Metro Tunnel. Those travelling on the Sunbury and Cranbourne/Pakenham lines can travel directly to Parkville Station. Others (City Loop services) need to change trains at the Melbourne Central/State Library stations or Flinders Street/Town Hall stations. 

Tram

The Parkville Campus is serviced by tram routes 1/3/5/6/16/64/67/72 on the Swanston Street side (Melbourne University - Stop 1) and route 19 on the Royal Parade Side (Morrah Street - Stop 12).

Please note that the University of Melbourne is outside the free tram zone. 

Bus

Bus routes 241/402/505/546 serve the campus along Grattan St and nearby. 

Cycling

You can use Google Maps to identify bike routes and walking paths, or there are apps available such as Bike Citizen or Strava which can also help. The Bicycle Network has some tips on how to plan your journey.

While there are over 1800 bicycle spaces on campus, secure bicycle parking is only available to staff and students. Visitors who cycle to campus are encouraged to use sturdy D or U locks, secure the lock through the bike frame, and ensure no easily removable or valuable items are left on the bicycle. More information on cycling to campus is available here and here. 

Driving and parking

Please find The University’s full parking guide - including disabled parking, motorcycle parking and public parking - here. 

Off-campus parking is available nearby at Ace Parking (corner Grattan St and Cardigan St)

Accessibility

The Victorian Biodiversity Conference Organising Committee is committed to making our event accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact us at vicbiocon@gmail.com prior to the conference.  

Accessibility on campus 

To park in an accessible parking bay on the University premises, drivers must display a valid council-issued disabled permit with a valid University parking permit. Please email us at vicbiocon@gmail.com if you require accessible parking and we will help to set you up with a permit.  

Quiet spaces are available across the Parkville Campus and can be found here. Those looking for a quiet space are also welcome to use the available classrooms in the Arts West Building but please note that classes will be running at times.   

Accessibility in the Arts West Building 

All gender accessible bathrooms are located on each floor of the Arts West Building (typically behind the elevators).  

All floors of the Arts West Building are accessible via elevator. Please note that this building is split into a West and North Wing. To access Level 1 – 6, please use the North Wing elevators. To access Level B1, please use the West Wing elevator.  

Rooms 156 and 456 are listed as not having accessible entrances.  

Hearing Loops are available in all conference rooms. 

Accessibility in the Science Gallery Melbourne (Conference Dinner)

During the VicBioCon Conference Dinner at Science Gallery Melbourne, you can expect:

• A warm welcome to the space

• An extra-warm welcome for your registered service animal

• Seating across the ground floor and lower levels

• Full building accessibility for mobility equipment users

• Free earplugs

• All artwork labels with a large font option

• Accessible, self-contained, all-gender stalls are available with baby changing facilities.