The nearest train station is Cheltenham Station, located on the Frankston Line. From there, it’s just a short trip to the course.
A free shuttle bus service will run regularly between Cheltenham Station and The Royal Melbourne Golf Club from Wednesday - Sunday event week, making it simple to get to and from the venue.
The shuttle bus operates between 7:45AM - 6:45PM on Saturday 6th December and the journey is approximately 5 min drive to Royal Melbourne Golf Club.
Arriving By Taxi / Rideshare
Taxi and rideshare drop-offs and pick-ups will be available on Reserve Road next to the Gate 1 Course Entrance.
Access via Gate 1
We recommend that you enter the Golf Course via Gate 1, which is the main entrance to the Australian Open.
When you enter via Gate 1 this will bring you into the Event Village (19th Hole).
From here, please walk through the Event Village (19th Hole), the Royal Melbourne Clubhouse will be on your right. You will reach the practice putting green.
Please turn right as you reach the putting green, and follow the public walkway up the 12th Fairway until you reach the Fortinet Unit.
Fortinet Unit
The Fortinet Unit is located by the 12th Fairway and is just a short walk from the Event Village (19th Hole). The Fortinet Unit is marked FB on the below site map.