Accommodation & Travel Information

Accommodation

APESA Melbourne 2026 has negotiated discounted accommodation rates for conference attendees at hotels close to The University of Melbourne.  Please see options below.

Imagine Lighthouse

442-450 Elizabeth St, Melbourne 3000

Conveniently located on Elizabeth Street in the CBD, Imagine Lighthouse is within walking distance to the iconic Queen Victoria Markets, Chinatown, Bourke Street Mall and Flagstaff Gardens; making it the perfect choice for leisure and business travellers alike.

Combining striking architectural design, superior finishes, modern facilities and floor to ceiling windows – take in the breathtaking views of Lighthouse while basking in all the comforts you would expect in a hotel designed to impress.

Please click here to access the special discount of 20% off Best Available Rate. Guests will need to enter the code ‘UOMDELEGATES’ after selecting dates on the website.

Veriu Queen Victoria Market

91/101 Therry St, Melbourne  3000

Conveniently located  next to the iconic Queen Victoria Market and approximately 8 minutes walk to The University of Melbourne, with a range of premium dining outlets and shops on the hotel's doorstep.

Please click here and then enter the special code UNIMELB which will offer 15% discount off the best available rate.  (When submitting the code, you will need to select rate access/corporate code.)

voco Melbourne Central

18 Timothy Lane, Melbourne 3000

The hotel is moments away from Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne Central Station and the Emporium Shoppping Centre and approximately a 10 minute walk to The University of Melbourne.

Please click here to access the direct booking link which will offer 15% discount off the best available rate.

Navigating Melbourne

Catching Public Transport

Public transport across Victoria is free for everyone from 31 March to 30 April 2026. No Myki card or ticket is required during this period — just board any train, tram, or bus. For journey planning and real-time service alerts, download the PTV app (also on iOS). For real-time tram arrival information specifically, use tramTRACKER (Android, iOS).

Traveling From the Airport

The Sky Bus travels from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Southern Cross Station in the Melbourne CBD. This service leaves the airport roughly every 20 minutes and costs from $24.60 for a one-way or from $41.20 return.

Getting to the University of Melbourne

From the CBD:

To get to The University of Melbourne from Melbourne city center, simply catch any tram going up Swanston Street or Elizabeth Street.

Navigating Melbourne University

The University of Melbourne was first founded in 1853 and is Australia’s second oldest University. The University spans two campuses. The main campus is located in Parkville. There is also a second campus in Southbank where the Victorian College of the Arts resides.

You can view a campus map below or access the University of Melbourne interactive map.