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The Melbourne Craft & Quilt Fair

Find us at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Wharf.

If you are travelling by car or public transport, to ensure planning your trip is easy please follow the link below for all your travel information.

Getting Here

Address

Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country,
1 Convention Centre Pl,
South Wharf VIC 3006

Train

For train timetables or further trip planning, use Public Transport Victoria’s Journey Planner.

Tram

Tram routes 96, 109 and 12 will all take you directly to our Clarendon Street entrance (Stop 124A Casino/MCEC). For tram timetables or further trip planning, use Public Transport Victoria’s Journey Planner.

Bus

From Monday to Friday, bus route 237 goes via Southern Cross Station to Eighteen Pence Lane stop on Lorimer Street, which is roughly a six-minute walk to MCEC. For bus timetables or further trip planning, use Public Transport Victoria’s Journey Planner.

Car

Wilson Parking offers flexible rates and secure underground parking at the Exhibition Centre. It also has accessible parking with lift access up to Door 1, 6 and 10 in the Exhibition Centre. Click the car icon for more information and options. Additional parking is available at South Wharf Retail car park, Siddeley St car park, Freeway car park or Montague Street car park.

Bike

Various bike parking facilities are available in the City of Melbourne/Narrm, with more than 2700 bicycle hoops on streets across the city. For access to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, there are bike hoops located on S Wharf Promenade at the Clarendon St entrance. Along Convention Centre Place outside Wilson Parking South Wharf.

Taxi or Rideshare

There is a nearby taxi rank outside the venue on Convention Centre Place by the Novotel Melbourne South Wharf hotel entrance. Venue Address: Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country, 1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006

From the Airport

When you arrive from Melbourne Airport (also known as Tullamarine Airport), you have three options. You can catch a taxi from outside your terminal or request a rideshare by following the signs outside your terminal to the pick-up zones.

You can also get the Skybus, which has a service called the Southbank Docklands Express that stops at our Clarendon Street entrance.

Accommodation

Expertise Events has negotiated with HotelPlanner to make booking accommodation easy for visitors.

Expertise Events is proud to announce that our official accommodation partner for Craft & Quilt Fair 2024 is HotelPlanner.

HotelPlanner is a leading provider of online solutions and services to the global hotel sales market by using AI/machine learning capabilities and a 24/7 global gig-based customer service network to seamlessly serve all traveller hotel needs from a single platform.

The advantages of booking through HotelPlanner are:

  • Puts you in touch directly with the hotels to get you the best prices and group booking policies.
  • Negotiate online by declining bids.
  • No more calling around to the hotels
  • Exposure to thousands of the top hotels in seconds.
  • You can utilise the power of the Internet while receiving individual attention from each hotel.
  • Access to HotelPlanner’s database of hotel group reservation information such as deposit requirements and cancellation policies.
  • Expertise Events has negotiated with HotelPlanner to make booking accommodation easy for visitors.

Shopping at the Craft & Quilt Fair

You will be able to shop with our specialist retailers when you visit the fair.

Many are independent designers with a unique product range.

They’re sure to appreciate your support as Australian small businesses and you’ll find quality products you’ll love!

A wide range of craft, knitting, jewellery making, papercraft, sewing, quilting, and patchwork supplies plus tools, machines and books will be available.

Each fair is unique, so be sure to check the regular updates on the shopping page leading up to the event.

We look forward to seeing you at the next Craft & Quilt Fair in 2024.

Introducing

About Makers Space

We’re proud to present our newest marketplace for crafters and craft lovers alike!

Become an Exhibitor

Calling all crafters! The Craft & Quilt Fair is excited to unveil its new Makers Space. This dedicated section is your chance to step into the spotlight and sell your one-of-a-kind creations directly to the public. Whether you’re a quilting whiz or a jewellery maestro, the Makers Space offers a platform to showcase your finished crafts and connect with potential customers. Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your passion into profit!

Shop at the Makers Space

Looking for unique, handcrafted treasures? Look no further than the Makers Space at the Craft & Quilt Fair! Here, you’ll discover a haven of talented artisans showcasing their finished creations. From exquisite quilts and dazzling jewellery to one-of-a-kind homewares and apparel, the Makers Space offers something special for every taste and budget. Meet the passionate makers behind each piece, learn about their craft, and find the perfect addition to your home or a gift that truly stands out. Get ready to be inspired by creativity and bring a touch of handmade charm into your life!