Getting There
Expo 2026
Location
Hawthorn Arts Centre
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10am - 4pm, Sunday 11 October 2026
GETTING THERE
Public Transport (recommended)
Train
The closest station is Glenferrie Station (Lilydale, Belgrave, and Alamein lines), located about a 5-minute walk from the venue.
Tram
Several tram routes stop nearby:
Route 16 (Kew – Melbourne University)
Route 48 (North Balwyn – Docklands)
Route 70 (Wattle Park – Docklands)
Get off at stops along Glenferrie Road or Burwood Road and walk a few minutes to the Arts Centre.
GETTING THERE
By car
On-street parking is available around Glenferrie Road and surrounding residential streets (check signage for time limits)
Nearby public car parks include:
Central Gardens / Glenferrie Oval area
Glenferrie Road shopping precinct parking
Parking can fill up quickly, so allow extra time or consider public transport
GETTING THERE
By bike (recommended)
Ride directly to the venue via nearby cycling routes along Glenferrie Road and surrounding streets
Free bike parking will be available onsite, follow the signs from the footpath on Burwood Road to access.
Cyclists can take advantage of a complimentary bike tune-up and safety check with Dr Cranky’s during the Expo.
GETTING THERE
Walking
If you’re local, Hawthorn Arts Centre is centrally located and easily accessible on foot from the Glenferrie shopping strip and surrounding neighbourhood.
GETTING THERE
I have accessibility requirements
We aim to make the Electrify Your Life Expo inclusive and easy to access for everyone.
Accessible travel options
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Glenferrie Station (Lilydale, Belgrave, and Alamein lines) is approximately a 5-minute walk from the venue via footpaths along Glenferrie Road.
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Route 16 (stop 73, near Glenferrie Road and Burwood Road)
Route 70 and 75 (stop 32, short walk along Glenferrie Road)
Footpaths in the area are generally flat, with crossing points along main roads.
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Reserved accessible parking bays are available in the public car park behind the Arts Centre, accessed via Kent Street or Oxley Road
Additional parking is available nearby, though spaces may be limited and time-restricted
We recommend arriving early if you require accessible parking.
GETTING THERE
Venue accessibility
Hawthorn Arts Centre includes:
Step-free entry with ramps where required
Wheelchair access throughout the venue
Lift access to Level 1
Accessible and ambulant toilets
Hearing loop available on request
Quiet Room
Assistance animals are welcome.
An accessible drop-off point is available via the entry on Oxley Road.