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Public Transport
The free EF Station Shuttle operates from Essendon Fields to Essendon Train Station. Every weekday departing on the half hour between 7.15 – 9.30am & 4.15 – 6.30pm.
Tram service 59 is a short walk from EF. Stop 56 (Airport West), located on Matthews Ave/ Earl Street departs every 8 minutes. Myki available from EF Newsagency.
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The free airport shuttle bus operates on- DFO Essendon comprises over 110 outlet retailers including demand daily between Essendon Fields Polo Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, Ted Baker and Coach. The Airport and Melbourne Airport between adjacent Homemaker Hub comprises over 20 stores. 6.00am and 10.00pm. Visit ef.com.au/ 100 Bulla Road, Essendon airportshuttle for booking details.
Affordable on-demand Starbus operates daily between Essendon Fields Airport and 15 iFLY Melbourne CBD. Phone 03 8378 8700 to A true skydive free-fall experience without jumping out of book in advance. a plane. The unique wind tunnel provides wall-to-wall air cushioning for safe floating. All ages and abilities welcome.
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A taxi rank is located outside the EF Airport Terminal. To arrange a taxi phone 131 008. 5 BOUNCE Inc. Rideshare services are also welcome. An adrenaline playground comprising of interconnected indoor trampolines, adventure features, padding and airbags. Car Hire Located in a heritage aircraft hangar, BOUNCE offers the ultimate environment to get a taste of Freestyle!
Ph: 13 30 39 4/236 Wirraway Road, Essendon Fields Ph: 03 9299 5560 Ph: 03 9299 5561 11 Hyatt Place Hotel & Events Centre 2 Car Dealerships 4 Essendon Fields Airport 4 Airways Museum The Airways Museum traces the development of Australia’s Parking at Essendon Fields Hyatt Place Hotel & Events Centre offers all the essentials Essendon Fields is home to 21 leading auto brands in one Essendon Fields Airport provides facilities and services civil aviation airways system from its beginnings in the 1920s for today’s self-reliant travellers, with facilities that convenient location (only 10kms from the City), so you don’t for international and domestic corporate aircraft, aircraft to today, including Essendon Airport’s fascinating history. There is ample parking and a variety of deliver a seamless and stylish experience for both business have to waste your time driving all over Melbourne to find maintenance, airfreight, aircraft charter, passenger airlines and Edgar Johnson Lane, Essendon Fields parking options on site at Essendon Fields for and leisure. what you are looking for. emergency air service providers. Combined, these operators staff, visitors and customers. Only 10 minutes from Melbourne Airport and connected So no matter what is important to you in a new car; be undertake more than 50,000 annual aircraft movements. Permit Zone, 2 Hour, 90 Mins and by a complimentary express shuttle, Hyatt Place offers a it safety, fuel economy, choice of brands or competitive Since 2001, the airport has undertaken numerous upgrades and 3 Flight Experiences 15 Mins, Pay and Display and long term contemporary alternative to the traditional airport hotel, pricing, come and find it at Essendon Fields. Since our first is now one of the leading General Aviation and Corporate Jet parking opposite Essendon Fields Airport. with 24 hour check in and outstanding on site restaurant. dealership opened in 2008, Essendon Fields has become Airports in Australia. Passengers can conveniently take off to Want to take a scenic flight, golf trip or charter a private Victoria’s largest one stop destination for automotive. regional destinations with commercial airlines operating from aircraft? You can do it all and more from our airport. the airport. For more info visit ef.com.au/experiences
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immigrants, 62 years later they would open LaManna Supermarket just metres from the airport terminal 1950 Federal Cabinet declares Essendon Airport an international airport and renamed Melbourne Airport 13 1954 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II lands at HAMMOND AVENUE Essendon Airport for her Australian Royal Tour 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games - airport staff directed 206 International flights down safely during one week 15 1964 The Beatles land at Essendon Airport during their Australian Concert Tour and are greeted by 5,000 screaming fans FREEWAY ENTRANCE 1966 American President Lyndon B Johnson arrives in Air Force One for Harold Holt’s memorial service. BURNS STREET 1970 International operations transferred from Essendon Airport to Tullamarine TULLAMARINE FREEWAY 3 MINUTES >>> 1987 Kylie Minogue films her first ever music TRAM 16 video for her debut single “Locomotion” at Essendon Airport 2001 Fox and Beck Families acquired a 99-year Map Key Commercial Buildings Car Parks Airport Terminal Services Retail Leisure lease for Essendon Airport with a goal of re-establishing the property as a vibrant Flight Experiences BOUNCE Inc. Gymnasium Dentist Hyatt Place Hotel & Events Centre iFLY Indoor Skydiving commercial and aviation facility 1 The Hungry Fox Café 3 5 7 9 Essendon Fields Central 11 13 15 2008 Mrs Jean Burns unveils Burns Street, which Car Dealerships Airways Museum Essendon Fields Airport Childcare Medical Centre Mr McCracken Restaurant & Bar DFO Essendon was named in her honour 2 4 6 8 10 12 LaManna Café & Supermarket 14 16 2009 The new Victorian Government emergency services hangars officially open 2017 Hyatt Place Hotel and Events Centre opens, the first Hyatt Place in Australia Airport changes its name to Essendon Fields Airport 2018 Essendon Fields Airport and Runway Plaza, now Essendon Fields Central, commence a multi-million dollar upgrade. 2021 Essendon Fields will celebrate its centenary
Essendon Fields Today
Today Essendon Fields is Melbourne’s premier master- planned commercial and aviation precinct. Accommodating a wide range of businesses, services and jobs, Essendon Fields is perfectly situated with direct arterial access via the Tullamarine Freeway to the CBD and Melbourne Airport. The precinct has been carefully designed to foster collaboration and productivity, with access to public transport, bike paths and an abundance of lifestyle amenity.
14 Mr McCracken Restaurant & Bar 1 The Hungry Fox Café 12 LaManna Supermarket & Café 9 Essendon Fields Central
Mr McCracken offers a new dining destination with From the team behind LaManna Supermarket, The Hungry LaManna Supermarket is a foodie heaven located in a Essendon Fields Central is your local shopping centre. Home to Coles, Liquorland and a range of services including newsagent, exceptional food, cocktails and atmosphere. With its modern Fox Café is a chalet inspired building that makes you feel 10,000sqm hangar, including an in-house patisserie, deli and pharmacy, hair dresser, beauty salon and travel agent. With hundreds of free car parks, it’s all about convenience. design and industrial touches, the restaurant showcases an right at home. 100% Australian grown fruit and vegetables. From sushi to sandwiches, Turkish cuisine, noodles or burgers and chips there’s a flavour to suit every appetite. Whether you’re ever changing menu using local and artisan produce. The menu offers unique and exciting combinations using With a passion for quality food, quality ingredients and old in transit or on your lunch break it’s the perfect place for a takeaway coffee, quick snack or dine-in lunch. Open 7-days, Mr McCracken is perfect for ‘after work happy simple and familiar ingredients. With a fire place and fashioned customer service, LaManna Supermarket creates hour’ drinks, $25 express weekday lunches or weekend kids outdoor playground, The Hungry Fox has something the shopping experience that leaves a lasting impression. dinner dates. Its contemporary feel is coupled with live for everyone. LaManna Cafe brings the community and shoppers together music and timeless features including a wood fired pizza over delicious coffee and brunch. oven and outdoor areas ideal for enjoying cocktails under the sun.
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