How to get to the Royal Exhibition Building
The venue is located just north of Melbourne’s CBD, next to the Melbourne Museum in Carlton Gardens and it is easily accessible by car, tram, bus or train. Car parking under the nearby Melbourne Museum fills up fast so we encourage visitors to pre-book parking at other car parks in the area (see below) to save money and guarantee a spot! Visitors may enter the show from either the Nicholson Street side of the venue or the Northern entrance, opposite the Melbourne Museum.
Below are some of the great deals we organised with nearby car parks!
By Car
Located under Melbourne Museum, undercover car parking is open 7 days a week from 6am to midnight. Enter via Rathdowne Street or Nicholson Street. Pre-bookings in the Melbourne Museum car park fill up very fast, but you can try to book here for a discounted rate online
Venue Car Parking Rates (under Museum)
Weekday Rates (daily max of $43)
| 0-1 hrs: $13 | 1-2 hrs: $23 | 2-3 hrs: $30 | 3-4 hrs: $35 | 4-5 hrs: $40 | 5-6 hrs: $43 |
Early bird Monday – Friday: Enter before 9:30am, exit after 2:30pm: $17
Night Rate: Flat rate after 4:00pm: $7
Weekend Rate: Flat rate per day: $18
Museum Members
Monday – Friday: 0-2 hrs $11 | 2+ hrs $16
Weekend: 0-2 hrs $9 | 2+ hrs $11
Night: enter after 4:00pm $5
Car Parks Nearby & Deals
The Dog Lovers Show will continue to work with nearby car parks to negotiate discounted parking for visitors. Here are some of the best options:
Lygon Street Car Park (204-218 Lygon St, Carlton)
Friday Early Bird $13 (entry before 9:15am & exit between 3:00pm and 6:00pm) with max day rate of $18.
Special: Flat rate of $10 on Saturday and Sunday for Dog Lovers Show weekend.
Secure Parking (59 Lonsdale Street Car Park)
Regular rates:
| 0-30 mins: $9 | 1-2 hrs: $28 | 2-3 hrs: $77 | 3+ hrs: $89 |
Special: We have partnered with Secure Parking to offer visitors a flat rate of $9 for parking on Saturday, and Sunday at the 59 Lonsdale Street Car Park. Pre-book is available from Monday 25 March. Parking must be booked online and paid for at least 30 mins BEFORE arriving at the car park.
with the code DOGLOVER20.
Wilson Car Park (90 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne)
Monday – Friday Early Bird $16 Rooftop & $20 Standard (enter before 10:00am, exit after 3:00pm)
Regular rates:
| 0-1 hr: $20 | 1-2 hrs: $41 | 2-3 hrs: $60 | 3-4 hrs: $69 | 4+ hrs: $73 |
Special: Click here to book online with code DOGLOVE20 to receive a $4/day flat rate on Sat/Sun
Wilson Car Park (410 Albert Street, East Melbourne)
Monday – Friday Early Bird $18 (enter before 10:00am, exit after 3:00pm)
Regular rates:
| 0-1 hr: $18 | 1-2 hrs: $39 | 2-3 hrs: $56 | 3-4 hrs: $63 | 4-5 hrs: $69 | 5+ hrs: $72 |
Special: Click here to book online with code DOGLOVE20 to receive a $4/day flat rate on Sat/Sun
Wilson Car Park (222 Russell St, Melbourne)
Monday – Friday Early Bird $20 (enter before 9:00am, exit after 2:00pm)
Regular rates:
| 0-.5 hr: $6 | .5-1 hr: $22 | 1-2 hrs: $42 | 2-3 hrs: $65 | 3-4 hrs: $69 | 4+ hrs: $69 |
Special: Click here to book online with code DOGLOVE20 to receive a $4/day flat rate on Saturday/Sunday
Other Car Parks in the Area
- Secure Parking – ACU, 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy VIC 3065
- Secure Parking – 59 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Eastern Precinct Car Park – 379 Cardigan St, Carlton VIC 3053
- Greenco Parking – 23 Victoria St, Melbourne VIC 3000
- CBDpark – 58 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Collins Street Tower Car Park – 480 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
UbiPark App
The UbiPark mobile app for iOS and Android shows you available carparks nearby, or at a particular destination, in real time. If you are having trouble finding parking near the show, download this app so you can get parked and cuddling Dogs in no time.
By Public Transport
Please see details below and we recommend you also visit the Public Transport Victoria for the most up-to-date information on transport advice on the day. You can also plan your trip using the Journey Planner.
Public Transport Options:
- Tram route 86 or tram route 96 to corner of Nicholson and Gertrude Streets
- Free City Circle Tram to Victoria Parade
- City loop train to Parliament Station
- Bus routes 250, 251 and 402 to Rathdowne Street
- Stop #5 of the Melbourne Visitor Shuttle
- Making a trip to the city? Take a V/Line train
Bicycle
Local bicycle facilities include bike lanes on Rathdowne St and Canning St. There is also a shared pedestrian/bike path on Nicholson St. Bicycle racks on the Plaza provide ample bike parking just outside the front door.
Disability Access + Assistance Dogs welcome
Designated disabled parking is available on level P2 adjacent to the lifts within the undercover Melbourne Museum car park. There is wheelchair access to the venue and visitors with accredited Assistance and Service Dogs are able to bring their Dogs to the show, however you will just need to show verification at the door.