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  • Melbourne Water taxi vessel moored at Docklands.
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Melbourne Water Taxis

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Melbourne Water Taxis offers luxury water transfers and private cruises in a range of vessels with capacity for 8-30 passengers.

A regular public service runs between Southgate and Melbourne Park Landing for travel to the MCG, Rod Laver, John Cain and AAMI Park precinct.

Private pick-up and drop-offs available from landings along the Yarra River available.

Check the website for special events including, The Australian Open, Grand Final Day, Concerts, AFL Rounds and more.

Alcohol licence permit or BYO options available.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 9am - 12am 9am - 12am
Tuesday
  • 9am - 12am 9am - 12am
Wednesday
  • 9am - 12am 9am - 12am
Thursday
  • 9am - 12am 9am - 12am
Friday
  • 9am - 12am 9am - 12am
Saturday
  • 9am - 12am 9am - 12am
Sunday
  • 9am - 12am 9am - 12am

Location

Melbourne Water Taxis
Berth 4, Southgate Ave
Southbank 3006

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  • telephone number: 0416 068 655
  • email address: bookings@melbournewatertaxis.com.au
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