Which airport is closest to Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)?

Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL) is 25 km / 30 min drive. SkyBus to Southern Cross → Metro Cranbourne/Pakenham line to Richmond → 5 min walk

Where should I stay near Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)?

The closest hotel is Park Hyatt Melbourne (10 min walk, AUD 600-2,500). Best for: Walking distance to MCG + city.

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How to get to Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

Melbourne, Australia

MCG is Australia's crown jewel stadium — 100,000+ capacity, 1956 Olympics host, AFL Grand Final home. Boxing Day Test cricket (Dec 26 vs touring team like India/England/Pakistan) is bucket-list. Stay CBD or Richmond (walk to MCG). Combine with Great Ocean Road + Yarra Valley for a Victoria trip.

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Nearest airports

Melbourne Tullamarine

MEL

30 min

25 km drive

SkyBus to Southern Cross → Metro Cranbourne/Pakenham line to Richmond → 5 min walk

Public transport

Metro to Richmond or Jolimont — both 5-min walk to MCG. Tram routes 48, 75 stop at MCG. On matchdays extra trains + trams.

Parking + driving

Very limited — book via Ticketek. Take the train or tram.

Where to stay near Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

Park Hyatt Melbourne

Walking distance to MCG + city

AUD 600-2,500

per night

10 min walkCheck price · Expedia

The Langham Melbourne (Southbank)

Southbank riverfront + walkable

AUD 500-1,800

per night

15 min tramCheck price · Expedia

Crown Metropol Melbourne

Casino + Southbank

AUD 400-1,200

per night

20 min tramCheck price · Expedia

The Cullen (Prahran)

Boutique + South Yarra

AUD 250-500

per night

15 min tramCheck price · Expedia

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What happens at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

AFL Grand Final (last Saturday of September, THE Melbourne event), Boxing Day Test cricket (Dec 26-30 vs touring nation), Australian Open pre-tournament (nearby), international cricket year-round, concerts (Taylor Swift Eras Tour did 3 nights here 2024).