Art Trail Visitor Information

For journey planning, visit Public Transport Victoria or call 1800 800 007

By Tram
Docklands is located in the Free Tram Zone.
Catch the free City Circle Tram or take one of the following Tram 70 or 75

By Train
Southern Cross Station – Spencer Street is Melbourne’s main rail interchange for suburban, regional and interstate trains, located right on Docklands’ doorstep.
Exit at the northern end of the station and walk across the Bourke Street Pedestrian Bridge (via the Marvel Stadium concourse), to Harbour Esplanade. You can also exit the station on the corner of Spencer and Collins streets, and walk across the Collins Street bridge to Docklands Park.

By Car
There is very limited street parking available in Docklands, and the area does become heavily congested with traffic. Parking is available in paid car parks or via limited on-street parking.

By Water
Marina berthing Marina access is easy from Port Phillip Bay. There are four Docklands marinas offering public berthing for day trippers, overnighters or for extended stays.
There is a ferry service between Portarlington and Docklands. Check Port Phillip Ferries for schedules.

By Foot
Pedestrian access from the CBD is a simple, via the Bourke Street Pedestrian Bridge, Collins Street or the Webb Bridge from Southbank will take you there.

It’s important to us that everyone can attend and enjoy Now or Never. We are working on many ways to increase access and inclusion across the event to ensure it is a safe, welcoming and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Auslan Intepretation
The Now or Never Art Trail Curator tour on Sunday 20 August at 7.30pm will be Auslan interpreted.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme
Now or Never will be incorporating the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme assisting those with hidden disabilities. People who need assistance can wear a Sunflower symbol so trained staff can offer help. Email nowornever@melbourne.vic.gov.au to pre-order your sunflower lanyard or collect one City of Melbourne Tourism Hubs at Melbourne Town Hall, Bourke Street Mall, Fitzroy Gardens and Queen Victoria Market or from the Art Trail Info Booth (located at the Victoria Harbour Promenade Docklands) during the festival.

Travellers Aid
Travellers Aid equipment can be booked through Travellers Aid or by calling (03) 9610 2030.

For more information, questions or concerns, please get in touch with us at nowornever@melbourne.vic.gov.au with any questions.

We can also be contacted via the National Relay Service on 1300 555 727.

 

• Amazing Calamari: Delicious salt and pepper calamari, floured and seasoned in tasty secret ingredients and hot chips with the choice of chicken or plain salt
• Bao Melbourne: Traditional steam buns gua BAO style
• Chatime: Bubble tea
• Dingo Ate My Taco: Melbourne’s original birria quesatacos, Texas-style smoked meats and veg, along with freshly made salsas and handmade tortillas
• Hot Churros: Spanish and South American desserts
• Miss Molly’s Cakes: Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, chai and sweets including muffins, slices, donuts, pastries, cookies and cakes
• Moon Dog Craft Brewery Pop Up: Locally brewed beers and seltzers

 

• NUGGIES: Handmade chicken nuggets
• Rockin’ Coffee and Donuts: Freshly made hot donuts filled with jam, nutella or salted caramel. Hot and cold drinks, milkshakes and spiders
• Saluministi: Antipasto platters, Moon Dog beers and Mitchelton wines
• Sliders on Tyres: American style sliders
• St Gerry’s: Modern Greek donuts
• Twistto: Original Korean twist potato on a stick
• Wildfire Pizzaria: Neapolitan Woodfired Pizza
• Wrap Roll It: Freshly made Vietnamese street food

To enable the delivery of Now or Never, a road closure, bike and pedestrian lane changes as well and Docklands Harbour exclusion zone will be in place. Please see below for full details.

Road closures

Merchant Street:

Between Hubbuck Ln to Victoria Harbour Promenade from 8am Tuesday 15 August to Tuesday 22 August (24hrs)

Merchant Street:

Between Bourke Street to Victoria Harbour Promenade from Thursday 17 August to Sunday 20 August (16:00 to 23:59*)

Sailmaker Way:

Between Collins Street & Victoria Harbour Promenade from 8am Tuesday 15th of August to 5pm Tuesday 22nd of August (24hrs)

Collins Street:

Local Access Only between Tomb Thunb Lane and North Wharf Road from Thursday 17 August to Sunday 20 August (16:00 to 23:59*)

*Indicative time – Roads will reopen as soon as it is safe to do so

Bike, scooter and pedestrian lane changes

Capital City Trail: between Bourke St and La Trobe St
Cyclists must dismount
Daily: Thursday 17 August to Sunday 20 August (16:00 to 23:59*)

Victoria Harbour Promenade
Closed to all bicycles with Delays expected due to festival bump in and crowd management
Daily: Thursday 17 August to Sunday 20 August (16:00 to 23:59*)

Harbour Esplanade
Closed to all bicycles with Delays expected due to festival bump in and crowd management
Daily: Thursday 17 August to Sunday 20 August (16:00 to 23:59*)

Victoria Harbour Promenade
No ride zone for scooters
Daily: Thursday 17 August to Sunday 20 August (16:00 to 23:59*)

Harbour Esplanade
No ride zone for scooters
Daily: Thursday 17 August to Sunday 20 August (16:00 to 23:59*)
Capital City Trail between Bourke St and La Trobe St

Victoria Harbour Promenade and Harbour Esplanade
A go-slow zone in place (10km/ hour) for all scooter activity
Daily: Friday 11 August to Wednesday 23 August (24hrs)

Docklands Harbour Exclusion Zone Notice: Click here

Where is the entrance?
Entrance to the event is via Harbour Esplanade (near the Central Pier Pontoon).

What if it is raining?
As an outdoor event, Now or Never Art Trail is subject to the elements and will go ahead in most weather conditions including rain. If the conditions present a danger to patrons or staff, such as heavy rain or electrical storm, we will communicate via Now or Never’s social media channels.

What ages is the Now or Never Art Trail for?
All ages are welcome.

Are toilets and baby change facilities available?
There are toilet and accessible toilet facilities as well as baby change facilities. See the map at the top of the page for their locations.