Accessibility

Event: 2026 Smart50 Awards

General information

Travel instructions

NO 1. CAR: The closest car park is the Wilson Car Park Southgate, which can be entered via Southgate Ave or City Road. Directions to the Aviary Room entrance from the carpark are below: Take the car park lift to the “upper podium level” Turn right upon exiting the lift on the Upper Level, and the Metropolis escalator entrance is directly in front of you. NO 2. UBER/TAXI DROP OFF: The closest drop-off point is between Quay West Suites and Hamer Hall on Southgate Avenue. Walk towards the Yarra River and proceed up the spiral staircase to the top. At the top of the staircase, enter the Southgate complex (you will enter on the Upper Level) the escalators to Metropolis Events are directly in front of you, between Miyako Restaurant and Blue Train. NO 3. TAXI RANK: The closest one is Flinders Street Station, opposite Federation Square. NO 4. TRAIN: Exit via Flinders Walk (Yarra River side of the station) - Cross the Southbank pedestrian bridge - Enter the Southgate complex and proceed up the escalators or lift to the “Upper Level”. - The escalators to Metropolis are situated on this level, between Miyako Restaurant and Blue Train.

Entry instructions

Entry is via the AVIARY ROOM. The Aviary Room entrance is located on the Upper Level of the Southgate complex.

Assisted Access

For guests requiring step-free or assisted access, drop-off is recommended on St Kilda Road (Upper Promenade level), directly adjacent to the Southgate precinct. From this level, guests can proceed to The Panorama guest lift located on the exterior of the building, opposite Jarrah Café at Quay West Suites. Guests requiring additional assistance are encouraged to contact the Operations Supervisor directly prior to arrival on 0460 885 418.