The Capitol
113 Swanston St, Melbourne
How to get there?
Train
The Capitol is a five-minute walk from Flinders Street Train Station or Melbourne Central Station.
Melbourne Central Station is also within walking distance, though it’s a bit further (around 10–12 minutes).
Tram
Swanston Street & Collins Street trams serve The Capitol Theatre.
Stop 6: Town Hall & Collins St is serviced by Routes 11, 12, 48, and 109.
Stop 11: Collins St & Swanston St is served by Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, and 72.
Bus
The 216 or 219 bus from Queen Street in the city can take you to the Capitol. The trip takes about 30–45 minutes.
Car
The Capitol has accessible parking spaces on Little Collins and surrounding streets, and on each level of Fed Square car park. The Capitol Square car park next door to the theater has limited allocation. Alternate parking options include Market City Car Park or Goulburn Street Parking Station.
Accessibility
Lifts
There are lifts available inside The Capitol.
Seating
Stalls Row WWW is a raised platform section reserved for wheelchair bookings. It offers good views of the stage and can accommodate a companion.
If you are able to transfer from a wheelchair/mobility scooter into a theatre seat you may wish to book an aisle seat in the Stalls. Our ushers will assist by storing your wheelchair and bringing it to you at interval and the end of the show. Wheelchair and mobility scooter access is easily available in the Stalls and very limited in the Dress Circle.
There is ramp access available via Door 2 or Doors 3-5 only have approx. 4 steps (with access to a handrail). There are also select seats in the Dress Circle with minimal stairs located near Door 6, if you have tickets near Door 6, you should see an usher before the show for access. Please note, most of the seats in the Dress Circle have many stairs to negotiate.
Lido
675 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
How to get there?
Train
Glenferrie Station is a 1 minute walk away. Belgrave, Lilydale and Alamein train lines from the city travel to Glenferrie Station in 10 minutes.
Tram
74-Glenferrie Railway Station/Glenferrie Rd tram stop is a 1 minute walk away from Lido.
Bus
The following transport lines have routes that pass near Lido Cinema: 200, 624, 609.
Car
Recommended for nighttime parking, Sundays and quick visits:
1. Hawthorn Recreation Centre carpark (rear of Lido) provides unlimited parking on Sundays and after 6pm daily. (1 minute walk from Lido)
Recommended for daytime parking:
2. Hilda Crescent carpark provides free 4P parking. (5 mins walk from Lido)
3. Glenferrie Oval carpark provides free 4P parking. (5 mins walk from Lido)
4. Glenferrie Centre rooftop ticketed carpark provides ticketed parking daily and is open 24 hours. $3 per hour or $10 max. (2 mins walk from Lido)
5. Swinburne University multi-level carpark provides ticketed parking daily from 7am – 10:30pm. $5 for 3P or $10 daily. (2 mins walk from Lido)
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
The foyer, cinemas, and Lido Rooftop are all wheelchair accessible via a lift. The Jazz Room is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.
Lift location
When entering the Lido Arcade from Glenferrie Road, turn down the corridor on your first right. The lift is at the end, and reaches all levels. Customers may need to alert a staff member if they require access to the Lido Rooftop level. This level is typically unlocked in the evening.
Wheelchair Accessible Spaces and Companion Seating in Cinemas
Lido has four wheelchair-accessible spaces in Cinema 1, and three wheelchair spaces in Cinemas 2 to 8. All wheelchair spaces can be accessed through the back entrance (top) of the cinema.
In Cinema 1 there are four companion seats. In Cinemas 2, 3, and 5 to 8, there are three companion seats, which are positioned together as three at the end of the row. In Cinema 4, accessible seats are located together in their own small row.
Wheelchair Accessible Bathrooms
The accessible bathrooms are located next to the lift on both the foyer and cinema levels.
Classic Elsternwick
9 Gordon St, Elsternwick VIC 3185
How to get there?
Train
Directly across from Elsternwick Station, which runs on the Sandringham line.
Tram
Tram number 67 runs on Glenhuntly Road, and stops near Elsternwick Station.
Bus
The following bus lines have routes that pass near Classic Cinema Elsternwick: 246, 606, 604, 625.
Car
Free 24-hour parking in Horne Street (a 3-minute walk away).
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
The foyer is wheelchair accessible by a ramp on the left of the front entrance. If the ramp door is closed, please ring the bell and one of our staff will be able to assist.
The cinemas are all wheelchair accessible. Cinema 2 is accessed via the ramp behind Cinema 1, off the ground-level foyer. Cinemas 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are all accessed via the lift to level 1. Cinemas 7 to 10 are all accessible via the level 2 foyer.
Lift location
The lift is at the back centre of the foyer, straight ahead if entering from the street.
Wheelchair Accessible Spaces and Companion Seating in Cinemas
Classic has wheelchair-accessible spaces at the back of all their cinemas. There are x2 spaces in Cinemas 1 to 6, and x3 spaces in Cinemas 7 to 10. There are x2 companion seats, which are located next to wheelchair spaces, in each cinema.
Wheelchair Accessible Bathrooms
Classic Elsternwick has two wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The first is on the ground level, towards the back of the foyer, after the entrance to Cinema 4. The second is located on level 2, which is on the left after exiting the lift.
Palace Kino
45 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
How to get there?
Train
The nearest train stop is Parliament Station, located on Collins Street.
The Cranbourne, Frankston, Hurstbridge, Sandringham, and Sunbury lines all pass through Parliament Station.
Tram
Tram routes 109, 11, 12, and 48 have stops at Spring Street, which is very close to Kino Cinemas (about a 1–2 minute walk).
Bus
Patrons can catch lines 216, 220, 250, 302, and 605 to Kino Cinemas.
Car
Collins Place Car Park offers Kino Cinema guests free parking during the first two hours of their visit (additional rates apply after two hours). Located at 28 Flinders Lane, the Collins Place Car Park is on the right hand side of the lane, approximately 50 metres from Spring Street. Patrons must validate their parking ticket at the box office for the discount. Discount does not apply to prepaid parking.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
The cinemas are fully accessible, with accessible seating available with no steps or other barriers from the entrance.
Palace Westgarth
89 High St, Northcote VIC 3070
How to get there?
Train
Westgarth Station, serviced by the Hurstbridge line, is a 5-minute walk away. Merri Station, serviced by the Mernda line, is a 10-minute walk away.
Tram
Tram route 86 passes by Stop 27, which is very close to Westgarth Cinema on High Street.
Bus
Bus 506 (Moonee Ponds to Westgarth Station via Brunswick) and (City – Queen St to La Trobe University) stop on the corner of Westgarth St & High St.
Car
Unrestricted street parking after 6:30 pm on weeknights and almost all day on weekends. Unrestricted parking except during clearway times on High Street between Union St and Clarke St.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessibility
Westgarth Cinema is fully accessible, with accessible seating available with no steps or other barriers from the entrance.
Treasury Theatre
Lower Plaza, 1 Macarthur St, Melbourne VIC 3000
How to get there?
The Treasury Theatre is located in the Lower Plaza at 1 Macarthur Street, Melbourne. If approaching from street level, follow the signs and walk down the stairs.
Train
The Treasury Theatre is a 2 minute walk from Parliament Station.
Lines that run to Parliament include Craigieburn, Glen Waverley, Lilydale, Mernda and Pakenham.
Tram
The Treasury Theatre can be accessed by tram on lines 109, 11, 12, 48, and 75.
Specifically, the 109 and 75 trams are very close, stopping at Stop 5 (Parliament) which is across the road from the theatre.
Tram routes 11, 12, and 48 also stop nearby at Stop 6 (Town Hall & Collins St), which is a slightly longer walk, but still very convenient.
Bus
Bus routes 220, 250, 251, 302, and 905 all pass through or stop near the Treasury Theatre area, with stops in the Spring Street vicinity.
Car
Park Hyatt car park offers hourly parking starting from $11. Enter from St Andrews Place.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessibility
The Treasury Theatre is wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair lift provides access to the auditorium and a dedicated bathroom is located on site.
VCA Federation Cinema
5/7-17 Grant St, Southbank VIC 3006
How to get there?
University of Melbourne, Southbank Campus. Located in Film & TV (Building 861).
Train
Flinders Street Station is an 11-minute walk away.
The train lines serving Flinders Street Station include Belgrave, Craigieburn, Glen Waverley, Mernda, and Sandringham.
Tram
Stop 17: Grant Street Police Memorial is a 1 minute walk away.
Tram lines 251, 605, 907, 234, and 236 all pass through the Southbank area and stop near Grant Street.
Bus
Kavanagh St & Southbank Bvd bus stop is a 9-minute walk away.
Bus lines 251, 605, 907, 234, and 236 serve this area.
Car
Parking is available at Arts Centre Melbourne ($35 for 2 hours), an 8-minute walk away.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
The cinema is wheelchair accessible.
Nant Studios
476 Docklands Dr, Docklands VIC 3008
How to get there?
Tram
The closest tram stop is Waterfront City- Stop D11, a 4-minute walk away.
Tram lines 35, 70, and 86 all pass through or stop at Waterfront City.
Train
The closest train station is Southern Cross Station, a 26-minute walk away.
Train lines that service Southern Cross Station include Craigieburn, Cranbourne, Sunbury, Upfield and Werribee.
Bus
The closest bus stop is the Dudley St & Footscray Rd Stop, a 12-minute walk away.
The bus lines that service this stop are the 220, 216, Melbourne- Seymour via Broadmeadows, and 401.
Car
Parking is available nearby at Care Park (380-416 Docklands Drive, Docklands), an 8-minute walk away. Prices start at $4 an hour.
Getting to the studio:
Enter through Gate D, and turn right to head to Stage 3. Reference map below.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessibility
Nant Studios is wheelchair accessible.
Federation Square
Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000
How to get there?
Train
Directly across from Flinders Street Station.
Tram
Nearby stops:
5-Swanston St/Flinders St (Melbourne City) is a 2 min walk, serviced by several tram routes.
13-Federation Square/Swanston St (Melbourne City) is a 2 min walk.
Bus
The closest bus stop is Flinders Street Railway Station (Melbourne City).
Bus lines 200, 234, 250, 251, and 302 all pass through or near Flinders Street Station.
Car
The closest car park is the Federation Square Car Park, a 7 minute walk away. Parking rates begin at $8 an hour.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessibility
Federation Square is wheelchair accessible.
Sofitel Arthur Streeton Auditorium
25 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
How to get there?
Located at 25 Collins Place, Melbourne.
Train
Parliament Station is located a 3-minute walk away.
Train lines that service Parliament Station include Craigieburn, Glen Waverley, Mernda, Sunbury and Upfield.
Tram
The closest tram stop is Spring Street- Stop 8, a 1-minute walk away.
Tram lines 109, 11, 48, and 75 all stop at Spring Street.
Bus
The closest bus stop is Spring St & Lonsdale St, a 9-minute walk away.
Bus lines 216, 220, 250, 302, and 905 all pass through or near Spring Street.
Car
Parking is available at the Secure Parking Car Park, 12-20 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. The car park is a 5-7 minute walk from the Sofitel Arthur Streeton Auditorium.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessibility
The Sofitel is wheelchair accessible.
ACMI
Corner of Swanston Street & Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
How to get there?
Train
ACMI is a 5-minute walk from Flinders Street Station. Train lines servicing Flinders Street include Cranbourne, Pakenham, Sandringham, Belgrave, Glen Waverley, Mernda and Upfield.
Melbourne Central Station is a 10-minute walk from ACMI. Train lines servicing Melbourne Central include Craigieburn, Sunbury and Werribee.
Tram
Tram stops near ACMI:
Stop 6: Town Hall & Collins St, a 2-minute walk away. The tram lines servicing this stop are 11, 12, 48 and 109.
Stop 11: Collins St & Swanston St, a 2-minute walk away. The tram lines servicing this stop are 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72.
Bus
The closest bus stop is Flinders Street Station (Melbourne City), which is a 3-5 minute walk from ACMI.
Bus lines stopping around Flinders Street station include:
216 (West Melbourne to Kew)
220 (North Melbourne to Docklands)
250 (Docklands to North Melbourne)
251 (North Melbourne to Docklands)
302 (Box Hill to Docklands)
905 (Melbourne – Seymour via Broadmeadows)
Car
The closest parking is at the Federation Square Car Park, which is an underground car park directly beneath ACMI. Parking rates typically start at around $5- $10 per hour.
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access:
ACMI is fully wheelchair accessible, including entrances, exhibition spaces, and cinemas. The venue has ramps and lifts to ensure easy access for visitors with mobility challenges.
Wheelchairs are available for free loan at the box office, should visitors need them during their visit.
Accessible Toilets:
There are accessible toilets available at ACMI for those with mobility needs.