Where & How's

Plan Your Visit

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Find us in Docklands

Melbourne Star

101 Waterfront Way, Docklands, VIC 3008

GETTING HERE

Free City Circle tram to Docklands
10 minutes from Southern Cross Station
On-site parking at The District Docklands

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Opening hours

Monday and Tuesday

12pm to 9:30pm (last spin at 9pm)

Wednesday and Thursday

10am to 9:30pm (last spin at 9pm)

Friday and Saturday

10am to 10:30pm (last spin at 10pm)

Sunday

10am to 9:30pm (last spin at 9pm)

Hours can change on public holidays and event nights, so check before you come.

Tickets

Book online for the best price and a guaranteed ticket. Walk-up is welcome, but online sits below the gate price. Adults from $29.

See tickets and experiences

Food & drink

We're a licensed venue. Order a drink at the bar and then board your cabin, or make an evening of it with Happy Half Hour in a Star Class cabin. Anything with alcohol is 18+ and runs from midday.

Good to know

Cabins operate during rain or shine, they are fully enclosed and climate controlled.
Arrive about 15 minutes before your window.
Wheelchairs come aboard with you.
The whole visit is about 30 minutes, one rotation.
On rare very windy days we may pause or delay spins for safety. If that affects your visit, our team will look after you.
We may pause or close the wheel at any time for weather, maintenance or safety. If we can't get you on, we'll rebook you or refund you.

Step-free, level boarding onto a Melbourne Star cabin

Accessibility

The Melbourne Star is for everyone

Cabins are step-free and wheelchair accessible, and boarding is level. One carer per guest rides free. If you have specific needs or want to talk through your visit first, get in touch and our team will make sure the day works for you.

Step-free, wheelchair accessible cabins
Level boarding, mobility aids come aboard with you
One carer per guest rides free
Enclosed, climate-controlled cabins
Accessible parking and toilets at The District Docklands

Read our full Accessibility guide

Group bookings

Bringing a crowd? Groups of 12 or more, schools, clubs and work crews get a dedicated booking and a window to suit. See our Groups & Schools page or get in touch.

Groups & Schools

FAQs

Questions, answered

Where is the Melbourne Star?

In Docklands, at 101 Waterfront City, minutes from the CBD and inside the free tram zone.

Is there parking?

Yes. There’s parking at The District Docklands right next door, including accessible parking.

What happens if it rains?

Nothing changes. Cabins are fully enclosed and climate controlled, so we run rain or shine.

What time should I arrive?

It depends on your ticket. Classic Spin day tickets are good any time we’re open during the day; night tickets, any time after 5pm. If you’ve booked an experience with a set time, aim to arrive 10 minutes before, so our team can get you on as close to your time as possible.