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John Cain Arena has long been the home of the most iconic and world-class event experiences Australia has to offer.

The venue is notably acclaimed for hosting the Australian Open, as well as Melbourne’s most celebrated sport and entertainment events.

John Cain Arena is home to a range of professional sporting teams, including Melbourne United & South East Melbourne Phoenix (Basketball) and the Melbourne Vixens & Collingwood Magpies (Netball).

With the largest floor space at Melbourne & Olympic Parks, this venue can be configured in almost any format.

This incredibly versatile venue boasts an ICU internationally accredited 250 metre cycling track, a Plexicushion tennis court used predominantly for the Australian Open, concert quality acoustics and an innovative seating design that ensures spectators are close to the action at all times.

  • Hosted by:
Melbourne & Olympic Parks
  • Location:

Melbourne,

Melbourne,

Victoria

  • Facilities:
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • Free Wifi
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • An access and inclusion statement is available (make this available on your website).
  • International
  • Art & Culture
  • Family
  • Sports
  • Amenities
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
  • Offer multiple options for booking – web, email, phone
  • Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
  • Accept the Companion Card
  • Train your staff in disability awareness
  • Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
  • Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
  • Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
  • A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
  • Have a hearing loop
  • Train your staff in communicating with people who are deaf or have hearing loss
  • Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
  • Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
  • Have grab rails in the bathroom
  • Provide seating in common areas including reception area
  • Have a bathroom which is fully accessible and equipped with ceiling hoist and adult change table
  • https://johncainarena.com.au/plan-your-visit/accessibility/
  • Runs until
31/07/2026

Melbourne

Melbourne & Olympic Parks
Olympic Boulevard
Melbourne, Victoria
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Est. Departure Time

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September 11th
06:45 pm

On-time

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
12 Sep, 06:00 am
September 12th
06:45 pm

On-time

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm

06:45 pm
13 Sep, 06:00 am
September 13th
06:45 pm

On-time

4:15 am – 6:00 am

06:45 pm
14 Sep, 06:00 am