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If you travel often, you can buy consecutive days with a myki Pass. Choose where you’ll be travelling and how many days you need. You can buy a myki Pass for 7 days or anywhere between 28 and 365 days.

V/Line commuter train fares for travel to/from Zone 1

Myki pass * multiply this daily rate by the number of days required to calculate the myki pass cost. when you buy a myki pass for between 326 and 365 days you only pay for 325 days, receiving up to 40 days free., all other v/line commuter train fares.

GETTING AROUND MELBOURNE: How to Use Myki Card + Tram, Train, Bus

GETTING AROUND MELBOURNE: How to Use Myki Card + Tram, Train, Bus

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Melbourne is widely regarded as the city with the best transportation system in Australia. With its impressive and expansive network of tram, train, and bus lines, Melbourne should be quite easy to explore. And it was. I found myself enjoying the journey from one attraction to another. However, it wasn’t always like that.

On my first couple of days in Melbourne, I was extremely overwhelmed by its public transportation services. The route network itself is easy to digest. It was the pricing and the whole myki system that I found too confusing. Thankfully, it was only in the beginning. Once I got the hang of it, everything went smoothly.

In this post, I’ll try to explain how the myki card works and how to use Melbourne’s public transportation as simply as I can.

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Melbourne’s Transport Zones

First, it’ll be helpful to understand Melbourne’s transport zones. The metropolitan area of Melbourne is divided into three zones:

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  • Free Tram Zone spans much of the Melbourne CBD. When traveling by TRAM within the zone, you don’t need to pay for anything. For tourists, this is very useful because several tourist attractions are located within this zone. The Free Tram Zone is part of Zone 1. I’ll discuss it further in the next section.
  • Zone 1 covers the city center and some suburbs in the outskirts of the city.
  • Zone 2 covers the suburbs farther away from the city center including Werribee and Frankston.

The rail map below illustrates this better. Stations along yellow lines are within Zone 1, while those in blue are within Zone 2.

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These zones dictate the fare. A different fare applies when you’re traveling within Zone 1 and traveling within Zone 2. But when you’re traveling BETWEEN Zones 1 and 2, the fare is the same as traveling within Zone 1. Here’s a quick summary of these fares.

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I’ll explain these fares further below.

But if you’re traveling within the FREE Tram Zone, you don’t need to pay anything because it’s, well, free.

FREE Tram Zone

For visitors, one of the best things about Melbourne is its iconic FREE TRAM . You don’t need to get any sort of pass or ticket to avail of this; just hop into the tram. It’s FREE as long as you’re traveling WITHIN the FREE TRAM ZONE.

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If your starting or ending point is outside the zone, the A$4.40 rate will apply.

Outside the free tram zone, you have plenty of options. But wait, before that, let me introduce to you the myki .

How Does the myki Card Work?

The myki is an electronic stored-value reloadable smart card that is used in all public transportation services in Melbourne — bus, tram, train. With this card, you can easily get around the city and even the surrounding suburbs. Cash isn’t accepted anymore. Even if you’re a tourist staying in Melbourne for a few days, you will need to get a myki card if you want to use the public transportation system. And that’s a problem because the myki system is just so confusing especially for tourists.

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So how does it work? Well, it works just like Hong Kong’s Octopus card or Tokyo’s SUICA/PASMO card. You “touch on” the card — hover the card above the reader — before entering the train station or boarding the bus/tram and “touch off” when you reach your destination. But it’s a lot more complicated.

Here are some important points.

  • The card costs AUD 6. That’s just for the card itself. You will need to top it up after.
  • The standard fare is AUD 4.40, which is good for 2 hours — that is 2 hours from the moment you first use or touch on the card. However, if you touch on after 6pm, the 2-hour fare is valid until 3am the next day.
  • The daily fare is AUD 8.80. This is the maximum you can spend per day as long as you’re traveling within Melbourne City (Zone 1) and suburbs (Zone 2). Meaning, if you use the card once, you’re gonna get charged A$4.40 for the first 2 hours. If you use it again after 2 hours, you’ll be charged A$8.80, valid for another 2 hours. But if after 2 hours, you decide to use it again, you will no longer be charged because the A$8.80 daily cap is already reached. Same with succeeding uses on that day. It sort of automatically becomes an unlimited pass.
  • On weekends, the daily cap is only AUD 6.40. Same reduced rate applies to public holidays.
  • A 7-Day myki Pass is available for only AUD 44. This is a good deal if you’re exploring Melbourne for 7 days. Note that these are consecutive days.
  • Passengers 5-18 years old can avail of the 50% concession discount. The card price becomes only A$3, weekday fare A$2.20 for 2 hours, daily rate A$4.40, weekend daily cap A$3.2, and 7-day pass cost A$22. Passengers younger than 5yo can travel for FREE.
  • You don’t need a myki when traveling by tram within the FREE Tram Zone. If you have a myki, you DO NOT need to touch on your card if within the Free Tram Zone. But if your starting or ending point is outside the zone, the A$4.40 2-hour rate will apply.

Here’s a quick summary of the fares (as of 2019).

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A lower fare applies if you’re traveling within Zone 2 (farther suburbs), but as a tourist, you’re probably gonna be coming from Zone 1 so I decided not to break it down in the table above to avoid making this a lot more complicated.

How to Use Melbourne’s Trams, Trains & Buses

Having a lot of available transportation modes is both great and confusing. How do you know which is the best option for your desired destination?

If you own a smartphone, you can download the PTV app. PTV stands for Public Transport Victoria, the agency that governs and runs the tram, train, and bus systems in this part of Australia. You can download here: iOS , Android .

On the app, enter your origin and destination. If you’ve allowed the app to use your location, it can show you the station nearest you. It will then present a selection of routes that you may take. Pick one based on your schedule and preferences.

Then follow these:

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  • Touch on your myki card as you enter the station. You will find myki card readers at the entrance gates.
  • Head to the designated platform. You’ll see the platform number on the PTV app. Also look for signs to double check. You’ll find the train timetable at the platform. Check out the signs on the train or at the platform to make sure you’re boarding the right train.
  • If you’re making a transfer, no need to touch off the card UNLESS there are barrier gates in between.
  • Touch off your myki card as you exit the station.

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  • Make your way to the bus stop. There usually is a timetable displayed at each stop.
  • When your bus arrives, hop in.
  • Touch on your card as you enter. You’ll find the myki readers onboard the vehicle.
  • When you reach your destination, don’t forget to TOUCH OFF before alighting the bus.

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  • Make your way to the tram station. There usually are timetables posted at each stop. Often, there’s also a digital screen announcing what trains are coming next and at what time. You can refer to this to make sure you’re boarding the right tram.
  • When your tram arrives, hop in. If you’re traveling within the FREE tram zone, NO NEED TO TOUCH ON. If you’re traveling Zone 1+2, you must touch on. but you don’t need to touch off.
  • When you reach your destination, NO NEED TO TOUCH OFF if you’re traveling Zone 1+2 or if within FREE Tram Zone. Touch off only if you’re traveling within Zone 2.

IMPORTANT! When traveling outside the free tram zone, don’t forget to touch on your myki. It’s actually easy to game the system and deliberately skip touching on to save dollars, but please DON’T do it . It’s also easy to forget to touch on. But bear in mind that sometimes, ticket officers show up and inspect random passengers’ cards. If you’re caught not paying the right fare, you may be fined around A$250! I’ve seen this first-hand at Werribee Station. Several ticket inspectors checked the myki of alighting bus passengers.

Other Transportation Options

Of course, the public transportation system isn’t perfect. Delays happen and some stations are sometimes temporarily closed for various reasons. One time, the tram that I was on had technical issues and all the passengers were asked to step out and wait for the next tram (which took forever to arrive). They don’t happen all the time, but if you’re in a hurry and you can afford it, you may take the taxi or Uber.

Uber is generally cheaper than taxi. I once tried taking a cab from Southern Cross to Central Station and I was charged A$ 10.60 for the ride. Another day, I used Uber on the same route and paid only A$ 8.60.

If traveling within CBD, I prefer walking. Melbourne is a very pretty city, with a distinct European vibe that other Australian cities don’t possess. You’ll also stumble upon delightful surprises like artful graffiti and food kiosks.

How to Get to Melbourne

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Regular fares can go as low as USD233 one-way, which can still go lower when there’s a promo. All bookings come with FREE 25kg baggage allowance and a hot meal, a snack, and complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

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Metropolitan Melbourne students: Students studying in Melbourne can purchase a state-wide pass that covers Zone 1, 2 and regional Victoria. This means you can travel anywhere in Victoria with your pass.

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Myki Q+A: Straight answers to your questions

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Updated July 2023

Now that almost all public transport users in Victoria have to use the trouble-plagued Myki ticketing system, people need simple answers to basic questions about it. This page is an effort to explain how the Myki system works, and answer the main questions we are asked.

Where can I get a Myki?

Cards can be obtained online or by phone ( 1800 800 007 6am – midnight daily). You can also get them from Myki Card Vending Machines (which are located at railway stations, some tram platform stops, and some major bus interchanges), from staff at Premium (staffed) stations , staffed V/Line station (within the Myki boundary), or from PTV Hubs , which are at Southern Cross station, Westfield Shopping Centre, Geelong, and Bendigo Marketplace, Bendigo.

Mykis can also be purchased at many metropolitan retail outlets and some country retail outlets, particularly, but not exclusively, 7-Eleven stores, as well as some Australia Post outlets in major regional centres. See here to get the location details of retailers selling Myki.

V/Line conductors sell full-fare or concession Mykis, pre-loaded with Myki Money, for travel to and from V/Line stations between Melbourne and Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Traralgon and Seymour.

Note that only full-fare Mykis can be purchased from Myki vending machines. Concession, child and seniors Mykis must be bought from the other outlets listed above.

Also note that bus drivers are no longer able to sell or top up Mykis.

How much does getting a Myki card cost?

The cost of a card is $6 full fare, or $3 concession. The purchase price is not refundable. People who become eligible for a free Seniors Myki should apply for one as part of their application for a Seniors Card .

Note that Myki Card Vending Machines only dispense full-fare cards. Concession, child and Seniors cards can be obtained from staffed railway stations, retail outlets, at a PTV Hub , or online. More information on where to get a Myki card .

For those with compatible phones, Myki Mobile is free. See below.

Where can I add money to my Myki card?

You can top up your Myki at all the places where you can buy a card, except for locations in regional Victoria that only sell myki cards pre-loaded with some credit.

Bus drivers no longer sell or top up Myki cards.

Myki short term ticket (scrapped 2011)

Why can’t I get a short-term ticket?

A short-term ticket (pictured) was going to be available if you didn’t have a Myki, but for reasons never explained, the state government decided that short-term tickets would not be introduced in Melbourne, and they were then abolished on regional city bus networks.

With no short-term alternative, anyone wanting to use public transport in Melbourne must have a reusable Myki card with sufficient credit loaded on it, even if they only travel every now and again.

That ridiculous decision means that the PTUA receives regular complaints about the difficulty occasional travellers have in trying to get or use a ticket.

Even regular public transport users can strike problems. If they forget to have their Myki with them they have to buy another one and put money on it. If their Myki becomes defective, unless they can get to a staffed railway station or PTV Hub, people have to wait for up to ten business days for a new Myki to be issued to them. In the meantime, if they want to travel they have to buy another card and put money on it.

The convenience of short-term tickets is obvious. Before their abolition on major regional city bus networks in mid-April 2013, up to sixty percent of passengers were using them.

How does Myki Money work?

Note: Fares increased by almost 9% on 1 July 2023. For the first time in seven years, regional town bus fares also increased, to $2.60 for a two-hour fare or $5.20 for a daily fare.

You buy a re-usable Myki card and load credit onto it. As you travel you touch on and touch off, and the system will debit your Myki card as you go. Melbourne metropolitan fares are shown in the following table. Regional fares differ from this. For full details of fares see the relevant page of the PTV web site .

Concession fares are 50% of the above prices. Discounts (e.g. Earlybird free travel on trains before 7 a.m.* and Weekend Cap $7.20) apply to Myki Money.

Note that the 2-hour period is exactly that and is timed from the moment you touch on. However, if you touch on after 6 p.m., the 2-hour fare applies until 3 a.m. the next day.

A “daily cap” applies: if you make multiple trips in one day, the system charges you a maximum of two 2-hour segments, e.g. the Daily fare.

If your travel is eligible for the Weekend Saver daily fare (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays), then Myki charges you a maximum of $7.20 per day ($3.60 concession). If you’re a Senior, the weekday daily cap is $5.00 ($3.60 on public holidays), but on weekends, Seniors receive free travel for trips entirely within one or in two consecutive zones (including within Zones 1 and 2), and on regional town bus services. Note that even though Seniors are not charged under those circumstances, they are still required to touch on and off.

*Under Earlybird there is a 15-minute grace period to allow for late trains, so Myki gives you free travel on trains if you touch on and touch off by 7:15 a.m.

How does Myki Pass work?

Note: Fares increased by almost 9% on 1 July 2023.

Myki Pass is what used to be called a periodical ticket. You buy the normal Myki card and then choose to add credit to convert it into a periodical “pass” for your chosen period — for 7 days, or anything from 28 to 365 days — for the zone or zones you want. Note that these are consecutive days, and are not related to calendar months.

So the price for a “monthly” Pass is based on a particular number of days, not on a calendar month (where the number of days varies).

Current Melbourne metropolitan fares are shown in the following table. Because travel across Zones 1 and 2 costs the same as a Zone 1 fare, Zone-1-only passes are not available. Passengers need to purchase a Zone 1 + 2 pass, which costs no extra. Regional fares differ from this. For full details of fares see the relevant page of the PTV web site .

Concession fares are 50% of the above prices. Although only the 30 and 325+ day prices are listed above, you can buy a Pass for anything from 28 to 365 days. For full pricing details see the PTV web site , or the Victorian Fares and Ticketing Manual .

*Note that you can get a discounted Yearly Pass via the PTUA Commuter Club , which provides more than a 9% reduction on the retail price of a 365-day Myki Pass shown above. Commuter Club Mykis are specially-coded Myki cards which are provided free with the discounted Yearly fare.

Can I combine Myki Pass and Myki Money?

Yes. A single Myki card can have a Myki Pass for travel in your usual zone or zones, and also have Myki Money loaded on it for occasional trips into other zones, including V/Line services.

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What is Mobile Myki?

Mobile Myki is a way of paying Myki fares using a mobile phone.

It is available on phones with recent versions of Android (5.0 and higher) that have NFC (Near-Field Communication). NFC is used by the phone to communicate with Myki readers so you can touch-on and off as you travel.

Mobile Myki works within the Google Pay application. You can use it to create an adult or concession virtual Myki card on your phone. Unlike a physical card, it is free, but it does need to be linked to a credit card in Google Pay. Once set up, it can be loaded with Myki Money or some types of Myki Pass.

You can then use your phone to touch on and off. The phone does not need to be unlocked, but you may need to make sure it’s “awake”.

There are more details on how to set it up on the PTV web site .

How fast is Mobile Myki for touching on and off?

Mobile Myki can be a little slow, and you need to get used to best way of touching using your phone, which is a bit different to touching a card.

The system relies on your phone’s NFC chip communicating with the Myki readers. Different phones have their NFC chip in different positions. It’s worth finding out where it is on your phone so you can hold it closest to the reader to get the quickest response.

We’ve found that, as with Myki cards, the newer card readers work better than the old green/yellow ones.

Is Mobile Myki the same as using a Myki card?

The fares are the same. You can load it with Myki Money, or some types of Myki Pass. Mobile Myki can be registered on the web site to view your travel history.

Passes on Mobile Myki can only be for 7, 28, 30, 31, 35, 40, 60 or 365 days. Mobile Myki can’t currently be used with discounted Passes, such as Student Passes, or with Commuter Club .

Unlike physical cards, topping up a Mobile Myki via Google Pay is instant. The money comes straight off the credit card you registered in Google Pay, and the new balance is written immediately onto the Mobile Myki “virtual card”.

Mobile Myki can be set to Auto Load. That works the same as Auto Top-Up on a physical Myki card – both add Myki Money when your balance falls below a value you have set. That is handy for those who use public transport regularly, but not frequently enough to use Myki Pass.

Mobile Myki should work on all Myki readers on stations, trams and buses, but it doesn’t work with Myki vending machines, nor on Myki Quick Top-up machines .

Is Mobile Myki available on iPhones?

Not yet. We understand PTV is working on it but there is no timeline.

What about paying using contactless credit cards?

That facility is available in some cities, such as Sydney and London , and is particularly useful for tourists. Unfortunately we’re not expecting this on Myki any time soon.

How does Myki work on V/Line?

Myki operates on V/Line’s so-called “commuter” services but the government has decided that Myki will not be used on what are now called “long-distance” railway services – those running beyond Geelong (Waurn Ponds), Ballarat (Wendouree), Bendigo (Eaglehawk or Epsom), Seymour and Traralgon – nor will Myki be used on any V/Line bus services. Those services continue to use paper tickets only.

The Family Traveller concession still requires a paper ticket, regardless of your destination. Available on most V/Line services, the Family Traveller allows one adult to be accompanied free by up to two children (aged 16 years and under) during off-peak times. At all other times, one child can travel free and one child needs to have a valid ticket. See here for more detailed terms and conditions.

V/Line passengers using Myki who travel in more than two zones (and that is the case for most V/Line journeys) must have:

  • a Myki Pass for their entire journey and a Myki Money balance of at least $0.00; or
  • a sufficient Myki Money on their card to pay for their entire journey; or
  • a Myki Pass for part of their journey and sufficient Myki Money to pay for any remaining part of the journey.

V/Line Myki Pass users may travel to a destination beyond the Myki ticket area by purchasing a paper ticket extending their journey. However Myki Money users cannot use such a “hybrid” ticket. If their journey partly includes a service not covered by Myki, a paper ticket to cover their entire journey must be purchased prior to departure.

Under Myki, the concession which allows single (one-way) ticket holders one hour’s free travel in Zones 1 & 2 either side of their V/Line journey, and free Zone 1 & 2 travel all day for all other ticket types, including day return, continues to apply . Myki users must still touch on and off where required, but the Myki system will not charge anything over and above the fare already deducted. However passengers are urged to keep a close eye on their card balance to make sure the system always operates as required.

This same concession also applies to travel on the regional town bus systems on which Myki operates.

Passengers taking long journeys on V/Line commuter services are given additional time to complete their journey without incurring any extra fare. Note: Some increases in this allowance were made on 1 January 2016

  • Travel across 3- 5 Zones : 2½ hours allowed
  • Travel across 6-8 Zones: 3 hours allowed
  • Travel across 9-11 Zones: 3½ hours allowed
  • Travel across 12-13 Zones: 4 hours allowed

So a passenger who touches on in Zone 8 at 9.30 a.m. and touches off in Zone 1 at 11.15 a.m. (an 8-zone trip) pays a Zone 1-8 fare which expires at 12.30 p.m.

If touch-on occurs after 6.00 p.m. the fare does not expire until 3.00 a.m. the following day.

The discount fare for off-peak travel, which provides a 30% reduction over the normal fare, is available under Myki for all services timetabled to arrive in, and depart from, Melbourne outside the designated peak times.

To obtain the off-peak concession, V/Line passengers using Myki should not touch on at a station in the morning before the off-peak period commences. In the evening a 15-minute “grace period” applies. Although the off-peak period starts at 18:00 (6 p.m.), a passenger using a V/Line train can touch on after 17:45 (5:45 p.m.) and still obtain the off-peak fare.

For full pricing details see the relevant table in the Victorian Fares and Ticketing Manual .

Does the PTUA provide discounted Yearly tickets under the Commuter Club scheme?

Yes. PTUA members who are regular public transport users can buy discounted Yearly tickets, at about 9% off the retail price, and that includes a free Myki card. You can see full details of the offer here . Commuter Club is also available via some employers.

Note that Commuter Club is only a Melbourne metropolitan program. Even though Myki is used on V/Line commuter services, Public Transport Victoria says there is no plan to extend Commuter Club availability beyond the metropolitan area.

However, passengers travelling to Melbourne from Zone 2 stations which are only served by V/Line trains, such as Tarneit, Wyndham Vale or Melton, are eligible for Commuter Club.

Other V/Line passengers can purchase a 365-day Myki Pass at a heavily discounted rate, which includes up to 40 days free travel.

What should I do if my Myki card is lost or stolen?

If your Myki card is registered and it is lost or stolen, report that as soon as possible by calling 1800 800 007, or logging on to your online Myki account, or going a PTV Hub. Hubs are located at Southern Cross station, at 750 Collins Street, Docklands, and in Geelong and Bendigo. Your balance is protected from the time you report the problem.

If your Myki isn’t registered and you lose it, you can’t protect the balance, or transfer any balance to a new card.

You can organise a replacement for a registered card from any of above locations, and the balance on your lost card will be transferred to the new one. You can’t get a replacment card from a railway station.

When applying for a new card online, go to “My Myki account”, click on “My transactions”, scroll to the bottom of the page to “Card utilities”, and click on “Report lost or stolen Myki”.

If applying over the phone, you will need the card number, your account details and your Myki security code – the four digit number that was sent to you in an email when you first purchased/registered your Myki card.

What do I do if my Myki is faulty or damaged?

If your card stops working or is damaged, you can replace it at a Premium Metro station, a staffed V/Line station within the Myki boundary, a PTV Hub, over the phone, or online. However, if the damage is such that the card can’t be read, the balance can’t be immediately transferred to your new card, so you’ll have to top up the new card with Myki Money or a Myki Pass in the meantime.

In that case, it will take up to 36 hours to transfer a Myki Pass to your new card, and up to 7 days to transfer any Myki Money to your new card.

You can also post a damaged or defective card to PTV for replacement. You will need to print out the Replacement Request Receipt and post it along with the Myki you want to replace. It will take at least 10 business days for the new card, preloaded with any remaining balance, to be sent back to you.

Can I get a refund if I no longer need the Myki Pass I purchased?

You can apply for a refund of a partly-used Myki Pass or an unused Myki Pass, as well as unused Myki Money. You can either do that by filling out an online application , or by completing the paper Myki Refund & Reimbursement Form . However refunds are not available on expired Passes, and you cannot get a refund of the purchase price of a Myki ($6 or $3 concession) .

Note that if you use the paper from you must return your Myki card with it. In that case, you will need to have another Myki card in order to travel, because of the government’s stupid decision not to include the planned short-term ticket in the Myki system.

The refunded amount can either be sent to you as a cheque, or the unused funds can be transferred to another Myki. You can also convert Myki Pass credit to Myki Money, although an amount over $250 can only be paid by cheque.

It takes up to 10 business days for a Myki Pass to be converted to Myki Money and up to 21 business days for cheque refunds to be processed.

Can Myki be used to track my movements?

You can choose to register your Myki, or not, as you wish.

It is possible to get a card completely anonymously from Myki vending machines or over the counter. Unregistered cards get access to the same fares.

If you register your card you are protected against theft or the loss of the card, because you can report the loss, have your Myki deactivated, and have the remaining credit balance transferred to a new card. You can also set a registered card to be topped up automatically with money from your bank account.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) has published a privacy policy which goes into some detail about when they might provide someone’s travel data to authorities. You can read it here .

Can someone else use my Myki card?

It is perfectly legal for other people to use your Myki, provided that it only has Myki Money loaded on it. However, you are not allowed to share your card if Myki Pass is loaded on it.

Does the credit on my Myki expire if I haven’t used it for 90 days?

No it does not. That idea is widespread but completely false.

However, if you top up your card using the Myki web site, and do not “collect” that money onto your card (e.g. touch your card on a reader, or check the balance at a vending machine) within 90 days, the system “archives” that top-up amount (and only that top-up amount), meaning that you can no longer access that money immediately to add to the balance on your card.

When you use your card on the system again (for example, touch it on a reader or use it at a vending machine), your archived top-up will be re-activated, and sent out again to readers and vending machines. You will then be able to “collect” the archived amount onto your card.

Note however, that the reactivation process can take up to 24 hours, so if your balance is too low to allow you to travel, you will need to top up your card immediately (for instance at a vending machine) if you want to use it there and then.

Can I travel if my Myki has a negative or debit balance?

Only in certain circumstances. Your Myki must have a balance of at least $0.00 (i.e. not negative) for you to be able to touch on, but you can go into negative balance during the journey if you are only travelling in one or two zones, which is the case in metropolitan Melbourne and on regional city bus systems.

However, most V/Line journeys take you through more than two zones and, if that is the case, you must have sufficient credit on your Myki to cover the whole journey (see “How does Myki work on V/Line?” above).

Note that if you break the journey during which your Myki goes into negative balance, any other touch on will be refused, even if the two-hour travel period has not expired.

It is also important to note that even though a Myki Pass on your card may be valid for travel, you cannot commence a journey using Myki Pass if the Myki Money balance on that card is negative. For your Myki Pass to be valid, your Myki Money balance must be at least $0.00.

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How do I touch on and touch off?

Touching on and touching off allows the system to know what to charge you, although touching off on trams is optional (see below).

Touch on your Myki ticket at a reader as you enter the station, or as you board the tram or bus. Touch off the ticket at a reader as you leave the station, or leave the tram (optional) or bus.

You must place the ticket flat on the reader. Don’t “swipe” it or move it around, because the reader will take longer to respond or not read the card at all.

The card must be within about half a centimetre of the reader, but preferably touching it. It will usually work from inside a wallet or bag, especially if the Myki ticket is in the closest pocket, but this isn’t guaranteed. It will often not work if you have other cards in your wallet which use similar technology (an RFID chip), because that confuses the reader.

Do I really need to touch on every time?

You need to touch on every time you enter a station, tram or bus to ensure your ticket is valid for travel, even if you have already touched on somewhere else for the particular journey you are undertaking.

In reality, you must touch on the first time you use a ticket for a particular journey, to set its expiry date and time. Not doing so is fare evasion.

There is an exception to that, however. You don’t have to touch on or off if you travel on a tram entirely within the “Free Tram Zone” which covers Melbourne’s CBD and Docklands. There is a map of the Free Tram Zone here .

But if your journey starts or finishes outside the boundaries of the Free Tram Zone, you must touch on your Myki in the normal way to make sure you have a valid ticket.

You must touch on when boarding a bus, even if your ticket is already valid for that journey, so that the bus driver knows you have a valid ticket. You must also touch on when boarding at railway stations if your destination is a gated station, otherwise the gates at your destination may not let you out, and you may have to queue for staff assistance.

You should also touch on and touch off if you are travelling on a Myki Pass outside the zone(s) you have paid for.

Do I really need to touch off every time?

Except on trams (see below), the official line is yes. If you don’t touch-off, you may get charged a default fare, which may be more than you’d otherwise pay.

The default fare is charged when the system doesn’t know where you got off the train/tram/bus, and it assumes you might have gone to the end of the line (on a tram/bus) or to the last stop of the longest line on the system (metropolitan trains).

In other words if you don’t touch-off on buses and trains the Myki system may assume you took a two-zone trip, and charge you for it. If this is the correct fare anyway (for instance you’ve travelled on a train from the CBD to a Zone 2 station) then you will not be charged anything extra if you do not touch-off, and so you can choose not to do so.

As noted above, you still need to touch on and off if you are travelling on a tram entirely within the Zone 1/2 overlap, if you want to ensure that you pay the cheaper Zone 2 fare.

The default fare does not apply to Myki Pass if you touched on (started your journey) in your nominated zone. In other words, if you have a weekly/monthly/yearly Pass on your Myki card, there is no need to touch off when travelling in the zone(s) covered by the Pass.

The government says it gets useful statistics about travel patterns if people touch on and touch off every time. However, they supposedly got useful statistics with the old Metcard system, as well as through manual surveys, but that hasn’t stopped services getting very crowded due to a lack of forward planning and investment over the past few years.

Why don’t I have to touch off on trams?

There was an obvious likelihood of congestion on trams resulting from the number of passengers trying to touch on and off at busy stops. Therefore, all tram routes were modified to be within Zone 1 (areas formerly in Zone 2 only are now all within the Zone 1/2 overlap), and so you do not have to touch off on a tram if you are only travelling within Zone 1, because the default fare on trams is a Zone 1 fare only.

However, if you travel on a tram entirely within the Zone 1/2 overlap, which only occurs right at the end of routes 75, 86 and 109, you do need to touch off before you alight to ensure that you are only charged the cheaper Zone 2 fare.

Do I get charged for another 2-hours if I touch off after the expiry time?

No. Your Myki ticket is valid as long as you touch on at a station, or board the tram or bus, before the expiry time.

I heard weekly/monthly/yearly Passes aren’t valid on weekends.

That is not true. They are valid on weekends, but only in the zones you’ve paid for.

A single-zone weekly/monthly/yearly Metcard used to be valid in both Melbourne zones on Saturdays and Sundays. That benefit has been withdrawn under Myki. The government argues that is necessary in order to be consistent with regional areas, and yet no regional area has the $6.30 weekend daily fare cap which is available in Melbourne.

The result is that Myki Pass users must pay extra if they travel into another zone. But their total fare will attract the $6.30 weekend/public holiday cap, and what has already been paid towards that is taken into account.

Why does the information displayed on the reader vanish too quickly for me to read it?

The information showing your card balance, and the amount deducted for your journey, will be displayed for as long as you hold your card to the reader, so hold it up for longer if you want to check that information. However, some of the new card readers on railway station barriers do not display any information about the status of the card.

You can also use a Myki Card Vending Machine or a Myki Check (blue-colured) machine to find out the balance on your card.

I’ve heard that a Myki card has an expiry date.

The validity of a Myki card expires four years after purchase, but the expiry date is not shown on the card itself. Note that the expiry date is set when the card is first loaded with credit, so if you buy a pre-loaded card that has been lying around for a while before you bought it, the expiry date may be less than four years away.

You can find out when your card expires by checking it on a Myki Card Vending Machine or blue Myki Check machine. These are situated at railway stations, some tram platform stops, and some major bus interchanges. You can also find out a card’s expiry date by ringing 1800 800 007 and quoting the card number.

If you have registered your Myki you can find out the expiry date by logging on to your account via the PTV website . People who have registered their Myki will be reminded of the imminent expiry by PTV before the expiry date.

Before your Myki expires you can go to any staffed railway station or PTV Hub to get a free replacement card. The remaining balance on your old card will be transferred to the new one. If your Myki has a negative balance, you will have to top-up to a positive balance as part of the replacement process.

If you can’t get to a location where you can replace an expiring Myki, there are two other ways doing so. Sixty days or less before the expiry date, you can either apply online or download an Application for Replacement Myki .

If your expired Myki is registered, the replacement card will also be automatically registered. However, if you have auto top up linked to your expired Myki, you will have arrange auto top up again for your new card.

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Does Myki Money always give me the best fare?

Provided everything works correctly, it does give you the best daily fare, by charging you the cheapest possible fare for each trip, and upgrading it automatically, for instance from a 2-hour Zone 1, to a Daily Zone 1+2 — whatever is cheapest for your day’s travel.

But if you use it every day, the system does not automatically upgrade you to a cheaper 7-day Pass or a 30-day Pass etc. Myki Pass must be pre-loaded to attract the cheaper periodical fare.

I heard you have to pay extra if the train is late.

No, not on trains, but you may be affected if you want to make use of the 2-hour fare and you catch trams and buses .

Under Myki, your ticket is valid as long as you start your trip (that is, touch on at the station, or as you board the tram or bus) before the 2-hour travel time expires.

This is only a problem when using trams and buses, because you only touch on as you board. When using trains you can enter the platform and touch on before the expiry time, no matter how late the train you are catching might be.

If you are going to travel for more than 2 hours it makes no difference to you, but if you are trying to make a couple of short trips using a bus or tram in a single 2-hour period, with no other travel that day, you will be charged the daily fare if the bus or tram arrives late, after your 2-hours has expired.

What’s the use of compensation being paid as Myki Money, when I have a Myki Pass?

Monetary compensation for poor service delivery can only be claimed if you have travelled for 10 or more days with a Myki Pass that is for 28 days or longer.

When Yarra Trams , Metro Trains or V/Line miss their monthly performance targets, you can claim compensation. Given the electronic nature of the Myki system, it is ridiculous that getting compensation is a manual process, involving filling in a form and posting it. It seems obvious that the system is designed to discourage passengers from getting the compensation they are owed.

Compensation is paid as the Myki Money equivalent of the zones covered by the Pass, rather than extending the duration of the Pass.

There are several ways to make use of the Myki Money compensation:

  • Use it after your Pass expires. Note, however, that if you have another Pass loaded on your card, the Myki system will always use that first if it is valid for your trip.
  • Use it for travel in other zones, including V/Line journeys.
  • Request that the compensation amount is added to a different Myki card, such as a family member’s card, or a second card that you use. This option is on the form.

Is Myki switching us to distance-based fares?

No. The zone system is being retained.

Hong Kong, Singapore and a number of other cities use fares based on how many kilometres you travel. Myki fares continue to be based on zones (which now spread across a lot of Victoria) and duration (2-hour, daily, etc.) of travel.

The PTUA believes that distance-based charging has some disadvantages − it may lead to higher fares, and it is quite confusing, because you might not know how much you’ll be charged before you travel.

How do ticket inspectors and V/Line conductors check tickets?

There is little information printed on the Myki card itself, and no obvious way of telling whether you have validated correctly or not. Authorised Officers (ticket inspectors) and V/Line conductors use hand-held devices that can read the cards.

Has Myki slowed things down?

In some situations.

Station exits during the evening peak have become congested as train-loads of people queue to touch off. The new “Vix” readers which have been installed across the Myki system have eased that problem to some extent, particularly on buses, on which the older Myki readers were notorious for their slow and inconsistent response times.

The government’s decision not to include single-use tickets as an option might have speeded-up bus operations, but that is at the expense of occasional users who do not have a Myki, or passengers who have forgotten to have their Myki with them.

Touching off was made optional on trams, to avoid delays. Whether delays occur depends to a great extent on how quickly the readers respond, and how many there are. It is worth noting that London’s buses and trams were both switched to a flat fare system, requiring no touch-off, because delays during disembarking were causing problems.

Does Myki work properly?

Virtually every aspect of Myki’s introduction was poorly handled. The PTUA flagged a number of design and implementation problems with Myki that needed fixing , and we are continuing to give feedback to Public Transport Victoria.

The biggest drawback with the Myki system is the state government’s unexplained decision not to make single-use tickets available, meaning that every public transport user must have a Myki card, loaded with sufficient credit, to be able to travel. This makes things extremely difficult for tourists, for new and occasional public transport users, or for passengers who have problems with their Myki, and it will be a further source of fare evasion.

As soon as Myki began operating, the PTUA asked that different sounds be introduced for a touch on and a touch off. Instead of that, we got the totally unnecessary introduction of a double beep for concession passengers.

Opportunities for buying and topping up cards are still too limited, especially for tram and bus users.

There have been a number of instances of people mistakenly “touching on” at the blue Myki Check machines, rather than the actual Myki card readers, and then being fined for not having touched on. We asked PTV to make changes to the relevant hardware and software which will make this less likely to occur.

Watch the system very carefully to ensure you’re being charged correctly. Keep a close eye on the Myki readers as you use them, check your transactions on the Myki Check machines (the blue machines in stations and some trams stops) at vending machines and/or via the PTV web site, and ring 1800 800 007 or contact PTV online if you suspect you have been overcharged.

Was Myki worth the money?

Probably not. Although the Myki system brings some benefits , including better access to cheap fares, these are eclipsed by the enormous cost of the system.

Few passengers wanted a new ticket system, and the PTUA argued that, for a fraction of the cost, either the previous Metcard system could have been updated, or a cheaper Smartcard system bought from elsewhere. The money saved could have been spent on more staff, trains, trams and buses. But the change has happened, so we’re providing feedback to Public Transport Victoria to try and improve the outcome for passengers.

Further questions?

Email office at ptua.org.au with your questions. We’ll endeavour to find out the answers and post them back here.

If you want to read all the fine print yourself, it’s contained in the Victorian Fares and Ticketing Manual . Be warned, the Manual is over 100 pages long.

Public Transport Victoria has posted some useful information on its web site, which you can read here .

You can ring PTV for information, on 1800 800 007 (6 a.m. – midnight daily).

You can also go to a PTV Hub to get assistance. There is one near the Collins Street entrance of Southern Cross Station (pictured). There is another Hub on the ground floor of the PTV headquarters building at 750 Collins Street, Docklands, about 500 metres from Southern Cross station. That Hub can perform more operations than the one at Southern Cross. For example the Collins Street Hub includes the Pass Office, which issues the various forms of free travel passes which are available on the public transport network.

There are also PTV Hubs in Geelong and Bendigo.

What is the PTUA anyway?

Founded in 1976, the Public Transport Users Association is the recognised consumer organisation representing passengers of all forms of public transport.

We are a non-profit, voluntary organisation, with no political affiliations. If you want to help support our work, please join us . You get five newsletters per year, as well as access to cheap Yearly tickets , and you’ll be helping the campaign for better public transport in Melbourne and around Victoria.

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The tolled road is very modern and well maintained. In fact, when an accident occurs, the automated system detects a disruption on the network and sends a message to the control centre. After this, an emergency response is initiated and a rescue vehicle sent to the accident scene.

For visitors driving in Melbourne, it is important to take note of the cost of using the tolled network. Typically, the tolls are worked out depending on the road sections used. This also varies depending on the kind of vehicle used. Different rates are present for personal vehicles, motorbikes as well as commercial vehicles (both light and heavy).

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All payments can be made using a credit card online, or select petrol stations can accept cash as they have machines where you can purchase a toll voucher. All you need to purchase a toll ticket is the date of travel, where you intend to travel to, and the registration and type of vehicle.

There is a support forum on the network’s website where visitors can get additional help.

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How do I remove a car?

The easiest way to remove a car from your account is to do it online through your account or through the Linkt app. A full guide and video on how to do this can be found at https://www.linkt.com.au/help/managing-my-account/selling-or-sold-my-vehicle/melbourne .

Alternatively, you can call Linkt customer care on 13 33 31 and they should be able to help you.

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How do I purchase a 30day pass for melbourne

Although Citylink passes used to really just be for 24 hour and weekend periods, it does appear they have created a 30-day pass that seems to automatically top-up/charge on each trip (or at least when the balance threshold is reached – Your card will be debited after every $10 worth of travel).

For more information and how you can signup, please visit the page over at https://www.linkt.com.au/melbourne/accounts-and-passes/buy-a-pass/melbourne-pass .

how do I purchase a day pass for the toll way through Melbourne?

Hi Kristen,

Perhaps the easiest way to buy a day pass for CityLink would be online at https://www.linkt.com.au/melbourne/accounts-and-passes/buy-a-pass .

Alternatively, you can buy passes from participating Australia Post outlets, Coles Express outlets and Bill EXPRESS newsagents.

There is different options depending on what section of Citylink and also what days of the week you wish to travel, so i’d suggest checking out the link above.

There has been a product called Linkt that was recently launched by Citylink, but as I use Eastlink, i am unfamiliar with what had changed and how this affects infrequent travelers.

So for simplicity’s sake, I’d suggest getting the pass online or in store.

charges for the different size vehicles and how are the vehicles classified

Here is a link to the vehicle classes and you can then check your trip with the toll calculator .

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Can a pass be puchased on the spirit of tasmania

You can purchase a Citylink pass online . I don’t believe they are sold on the Spirit of Tasmania at all.

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With plenty of culture, activities, art exhibitions, and live music, you could easily spend over a week here and not regret it. Heck, you might end up like so many other travelers and never leave! You definitely don’t want to rush your visit here. There’s a lot to see and do, and plenty of amazing places to eat at.

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Top 5 Things to See and Do in Melbourne

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1. Admire the 12 Apostles

One of the most iconic sights in the country, the 12 Apostles are a series of limestone rocks just off the Great Ocean Road along the coast of Australia (the route is an Australian National Heritage-listed section of highway with stunning coastal views). You’ll likely want to make this a multi-day visit as the Apostles are 275 kilometers outside the city and are best seen on a drive along the coast. However, if you’re pressed for time you can take a full-day tour along the Great Ocean Road for just 135 AUD.

2. See the Fitzroy Gardens

Fitzroy Gardens is one of Melbourne’s most historic and beautiful gardens. Created in 1848 (the land here was originally a swamp), this 26-hectare (64-acre) Victorian-era garden is meant to look like the English gardens the early settlers left behind. It’s a lovely place to stroll around and relax with a book, with plenty of tree-lined paths and areas to sit and relax with a book. If you visit on a Saturday, you can join a free guided walking tour at 10am starting from the visitor center.

3. Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens

The Royal Botanic Gardens spans over 34 hectares (86 acres) and features thousands of flowers, shrubs, and trees from across the country and around the world (there are over 50,000 plants here). Hanging out here and wandering around is one of my favorite activities in Melbourne. There is a cafe called The Terrace where you can grab a coffee while you stroll the gardens. There are free guided walks too. Admission is free.

4. Watch the sunset from the beach

Head to St. Kilda to watch the sunset. It’s a beautiful, wide beach, but the water is a little too cold for me. However, it faces due west, so you get some stellar sunsets before you head out for a night on the town. If you’re around the pier and get lucky, you may even spot a penguin (there’s a small colony of them here). Just remember not to feed to touch them!

5. Explore Queen Victoria Market

This outdoor market is a mix of food sellers and knick-knack vendors — think flea market meets food market. During the week, the food hall is the main draw, but the weekend offerings are bigger, as sellers fill up the outdoor vending space. Opened in 1878, it’s a heritage landmark that sees over 10 million people each year. When you’re in the food hall, be sure to get some free wine samples from Swords Wines.

Other Things to See and Do in Melbourne

1. enjoy the cafés.

The café culture in this city is part of its soul. Everyone here loves to have coffee or tea and a snack while doing some work or chatting in some arty café. Don’t miss doing this either. You can take the café tour with Café Culture Walk or Melbourne Coffee Lovers Walking Tour to learn more about why Melbournians love their cafés so much and then spend an afternoon with a good book at your new favorite spot.

2. Indulge in a wine tour

Wine tours are super popular in this region. The Mornington Peninsula in the outer suburbs of Melbourne is a world-famous wine-producing region. Located 45 minutes from the city, it’s home to over 50 wineries. There are a lot of day trips available to the Yarra Valley too (which is where most tours take you). If you don’t have your own car or don’t feel like spending the night in the area, full-day wine tours from Melbourne start around 150 AUD per person.

3. Party in St. Kilda

Melbourne’s famous nightlife area is home to inexpensive restaurants, bars, and clubs — it’s the place to see and be seen. If you want to find Melbourne’s wild side, this is where it will be. Base Melbourne is one of my favorite places to go party if you want to hang out with other travelers — and a few locals! Their downstairs bar is popular and has cheap drinks.

4. Moonlight Cinema in the Park

During the summer, there are nightly movies (most of them are major Hollywood features) in the Royal Botanic Gardens. You can bring your own food and drinks (including alcohol) and have a cozy picnic while watching some great movies. Think of it like going to the drive-in but without the car. Just make sure to check the weather in advance and to bring a blanket to sit on as well as a sweater (it can get a little chilly sometimes). Tickets start at 19 AUD but you may be able to find a deal on Groupon to save a few dollars.

5. Flinders Street Station

Opened in 1854, Flinders Street Station is a major landmark and popular meeting place in central Melbourne. The station features Victorian architecture and large clock faces. It was the busiest railway station in the world in the 1920s and is said to currently be the busiest suburban railway station in the Southern Hemisphere.

6. Hang out in Federation Square

Right along the route of the free City Circle train and across the street from Flinders Street Station lies Federation Square. Opened in 1968, this open square spans around 3 hectares (8 acres) and serves up stellar people-watching. I like to have lunch here and just watch the city go by. Below the square on the river are also a number of restaurants and outdoor bars. In the summer, there are often all kinds of different events here as well.

7. Visit the National Gallery of Victoria

Located near Federation Square, the National Gallery of Australia is the largest, oldest, and most-visited art museum in the country (over 3 million people visit each year). It’s home to over 75,000 works including modern and contemporary art, sculptures, paintings, and works from indigenous artists. You can see pretty much everything in a couple of hours. It’s one of the best activities in the city. Admission is free though temporary exhibits may have an admission charge.

8. See the State Library of Victoria

The State Library of Victoria is a historic institution that sees 8 million visitors a year. Originally built in 1856, the library has grown into an event space that’s a source of pride for city residents. Come here before it opens and you’ll see a queue of people ready to pounce on the open desks. The famous central rotunda with its octagonal shape, original dark wood furniture, and book-lined walls is definitely something not to miss. There are a number of free events and tours of the library to teach you more about its history and striking architecture.

9. Wander the Como House and Gardens

Over 160 years old, this regal estate blends a mix of classic Italianate architecture and Australian regency. It’s considered the best of the historic houses in the city and offers a rare glimpse at the luxurious and opulent life of high society in 19th century Australia. Guided tours are available for 15 AUD if you want to learn more about this beautiful mansion and its history. Admission to the gardens is free.

10. Visit the Immigration Museum

Founded in 1998, The Immigration Museum is located in the Old Customs House and features exhibitions about Australia’s immigration history. Europeans started flocking to the country in 1788, bringing with them their own cultures that eventually swept the island and displaced the Aboriginal peoples who called the island home for over 50,000 years. Admission is 15 AUD.

11. See the Melbourne Museum

The Melbourne Museum showcases Australian social history, indigenous cultures, science, and the environment. The highlight of the museum, for me, was the extensive Bunjilaka Aboriginal Culture Center, which highlights the culture, art, and history of the Aboriginal peoples. They also have a children’s section that’s great for anyone traveling with kids. Admission is 15 AUD.

12. Plan a day trip to Phillip Island

Located a few hours from the city, Phillip Island is a weekend hot spot for locals looking to enjoy some beach time. The island is renowned for the nightly penguin parade (when thousands of penguins return from the sea to nest), its koala sanctuary, and the huge seal colony that lives offshore. The island can be visited as a day trip, but due to infrequent buses, I would recommend spending at least a night here.

13. Enjoy the festivals

Melbourne is a major festival city, with many events throughout the year: Comedy Festival, Aussie Rules football match, Spring Racing Carnival in November, the Melbourne Cup (part of a weeklong racing festival), and many more. Stop by the local tourism office (or ask your hotel/hostel staff) to see what’s going on during your visit!

14. Hang out at the markets

There are countless markets spread across Melbourne, from food truck markets to farmer’s markets, and from beach markets to flea markets. They’re fun places to hang out for a couple of hours, enjoying the local life and people-watching.

15. Take a street art tour

I love the tours run by graffiti artists from Blender Studios. It’s pricey at 75 AUD for a 2.5 to 3-hour tour, but the price helps support local artists and includes drinks. The tour takes you through the streets and alleyways of the Melbourne CBD or Fitzroy. You’ll learn about the art scene in the city and develop a deeper appreciation for why Melbourne attracts so many artists.

For more information on other cities in Australia, check out these guides:

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Melbourne Travel Costs

A fountain in the middle of a green park in sunny Melbourne, Australia

Hostel prices – A bed in a dorm room with 6-10 beds costs 25-48 AUD. Private rooms start at 70 AUD though most are closer to 105 AUD per night. Free Wi-Fi is standard and most include free breakfast as well.

For those traveling with a tent, there are a few holiday parks outside the city with basic unpowered tent plots costing 20-60 AUD per night. For more rustic camping, there are a few free parks outside the city if you want to stay further afield (they aren’t close to the city but they are free).

Budget hotel prices – Budget hotels start at 90 AUD per night for a double room. Expect the standard amenities like Wi-Fi, TV, and AC. Prices are higher in the downtown core.

Airbnb is also available around the city with private rooms starting at 30 AUD per night, though they average closer to 120 AUD. For entire homes and apartments, expect to pay at least 85 AUD (though prices are usually double that if not booked early).

Food – Food in Australia is diverse, with each region having its own specialities. You’ll be able to find all types of food in this city. It’s got one of the best food scenes in all of Australia!

You can easily find pizza parlors, noodle bars, and cafes where you can eat for 15-20 AUD. Melbourne is probably the best place to eat cheaply in Australia, especially if you like Asian food. The sushi and Chinese food is out of this world. However, expect to pay at least 20-25 AUD for most sit-down restaurants (without a drink).

There are many cool districts only a train or tram ride from town. Footscray (only 3 train stops away from Southern Cross) is on the water (perfect for walks/picnics) and the latest place to be for food (especially Vietnamese) and entertainment, as well as a market to get cheap food supplies.

Or take a tram up Sydney Road Brunswick and to Coburg for Middle Eastern food. Head to Grazeland in Spotswood for a night out eating & drinking with entertainment with many craft breweries for a great atmosphere and good beers. Fitzroy’s Brunswick St hosts a major strip of restaurants, bars, and pubs.

Grab and go places cost around 10 AUD for sandwiches while fast food (think McDonald’s) costs around 12 AUD for a combo meal. Beer costs around 10 AUD (6 AUD during happy hour), a glass of wine is 10-15 AUD, a cocktail is 18-20 AUD, and a latte or cappuccino costs 5 AUD.

A week’s worth of food is 60-80 AUD for basic groceries like pasta, rice, produce, and some fish or meat.

Backpacking Melbourne Suggested Budgets

On a backpacker budget, you can visit Melbourne for 70 AUD per day. On this budget, you’ll be staying in hostel dorms, cooking all of your meals, limiting your drinking, using public transportation to get around, and sticking to mostly free activities like free walking tours. If you plan on drinking, add another 10-20 AUD to your daily budget.

On a mid-range budget of 205 AUD per day, you can stay in a private hostel room or Airbnb, eat out for most meals, enjoy a few drinks, take the occasional taxi, and do some paid activities like going to the Moonlight Cinema or the museums.

On a “luxury” budget of 430 AUD per day or more, you can stay in a hotel, eat out for every meal, take a day tour into the countryside to do some wine tasting, rent a vehicle to get around, go out drinking, and do as many other tours and activities as you want! This is just the ground floor for luxury though. The sky is the limit!

You can use the chart below to get some idea of how much you need to budget daily, depending on your travel style. Keep in mind these are daily averages – some days you’ll spend more, some days you’ll spend less (you might spend less every day). We just want to give you a general idea of how to make your budget. Prices are in AUD.

Melbourne Travel Guide: Money-Saving Tips

Melbourne can eat up your budget fast as restaurants, accommodation, and drinks are expensive. But there are plenty of ways to save money here! Here are some tips to help you save when you visit:

  • Drink goon (box wine) – Goon is an infamous staple on the Australian backpacker trail. This cheap box of wine is the best way to drink, get a buzz, and save a lot of money at the same time.
  • Cook often – Eating out in Melbourne is not cheap. The best way to reduce your food cost is to cook as many meals as possible at your hostel. Book a hostel with a kitchen to save money.
  • Book tours as a package – Australia has a lot of fun activities and exciting tours that will eat into any budget. If you plan on doing any tours while you’re here, booking activities together through a hostel or tour agency can get you a discount and save you tons of money.
  • Work for your room – If you’re on a budget and looking to save some cash, many hostels offer travelers the opportunity to work for their accommodation. In exchange for a few hours a day of cleaning, you get a free bed to sleep in. Commitments vary but most hostels ask that you stay for at least a week.
  • Get cheap tickets – Check out Half Tix to get cheap deals on live shows and theatre.
  • Stay with a local – Accommodation in Melbourne is pricey. If you plan ahead, you can find a fun Couchsurfing host for your visit. This way, you not only have a free place to stay but you’ll have a local host that can share their insider tips and advice!
  • Use the free City Circle tram – This free hop-on/hop-off tram has stops near most of the city’s biggest tourist attractions. Pick up a free map at a tourist info center, and get on your way!
  • Take a free walking tour – I’m Free Walking Tours offers a handful of free walking tours to help you get oriented to Melbourne, and learn all about its sights and history!
  • Fill up your water bottle – The tap water is clean and safe to drink in Melbourne. Saving a few bucks for each bottle of water will reduce your daily spending (and help the environment). LifeStraw makes reusable bottles with built-in filters so you can ensure your water is always clean and safe.

Where to Stay in Melbourne

There’s a lot of great budget accommodation in Melbourne. Here are some of my suggested places to stay:

  • Base St Kilda
  • Selina St Kilda Melbourne
  • The Nunnery

How to Get Around Melbourne

People walking around and taking the tram in downtown Melbourne, Australia

Public transportation – Melbourne’s bus system is safe and reliable and travels between all major hub (shopping centres, attractions, etc.). The fare is determined by how many zones you’ll be travelling in, starting at 3 AUD. A day-pass is 10 AUD. You need a myki card (or the mobile app) to get around.

The bus to and from the airport with Skybus costs 19.75 AUD one-way or 32 AUD return.

Melbourne has a Free Tram Zone in the CBD (Central Business District), stretching from Queen Victoria Market to Docklands, Flinders Street Station, Federation Square, and Spring Street. The City Circle Tram is also free and stops at almost all of the city’s historic sites. You don’t need a myki if you’re using the free system.

Bike rentals – Biking is a great way to explore Melbourne as there are over 135 kilometers (84 miles) of bicycle trails here. You can rent a bike for 25 AUD per day.

Taxis – Taxis are expensive here, starting at 5 AUD per ride and going up almost 2 AUD per kilometer. Skip them if you can!

Ridesharing – Uber is available here.

When to Go to Melbourne

Melbourne is a great spot year-round and there’s always so much to do. I prefer visiting March-May or September-October. These are the shoulder seasons and temperatures are much more comfortable during this time (with the highest being about 24°C/75°F). It’s also less touristy.

The summer months from December to February are the busiest in Melbourne, as it’s Australia’s summer and many tourists flock here to escape the cold. The temperatures during this time are usually in the high 20s°C (high 70s°F), but they’ve been known to climb a lot higher.

Winter in Melbourne (June-August) can be quite cold and dreary, especially in comparison to Sydney and Brisbane. But you’ll certainly get the best travel deals and hotel rates during these months, so it might be worth your time anyway — especially if you’re most interested in the cafe and foodie scene.

How to Stay Safe in Melbourne

Melbourne is an incredibly safe place to backpack and travel — even if you’re traveling solo and even as a solo female traveler. People are quite friendly and helpful and you’re unlikely to get into trouble.

As Melbourne is a big city, be on alert for pickpockets and keep your valuables secure at all times (as in any other big city), especially while around tourist landmarks or when taking crowded public transportation.

If you’re visiting Melbourne during the summer months, be prepared for high temperatures. Wear sunscreen, cover yourself, and drink plenty of water. Most incidents tend to occur because visitors are not used to the country’s unique climate.

If you’re venturing out of the city, be mindful of wildlife, especially snakes and spiders. If you’re bitten, seek immediate care.

Solo female travelers generally feel safe here. However, the standard precautions apply (never leave your drink unattended at the bar, never walk home alone at night intoxicated, etc.). For more information, check out one of the many solo female travel blogs on the web that can help more!

If you’re worried about travel scams, you can read about common travel scams to avoid here . There aren’t many in Australia though.

If you experience an emergency, dial 000 for assistance.

Always trust your gut instinct. Make copies of your personal documents, including your passport and ID. Forward your itinerary along to loved ones so they’ll know where you are.

The most important piece of safety advice I can offer is to purchase good travel insurance. Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. You can use the widget below to find the policy right for you:

Melbourne Travel Guide: The Best Booking Resources

These are my favorite companies to use when I travel. They consistently have the best deals, offer world-class customer service and great value, and overall, are better than their competitors. They are the companies I use the most and are always the starting point in my search for travel deals.

  • Skyscanner – Skyscanner is my favorite flight search engine. They search small websites and budget airlines that larger search sites tend to miss. They are hands down the number one place to start.
  • Hostelworld – This is the best hostel accommodation site out there with the largest inventory, best search interface, and widest availability.
  • Booking.com – The best all around booking site that constantly provides the cheapest and lowest rates. They have the widest selection of budget accommodation. In all my tests, they’ve always had the cheapest rates out of all the booking websites.
  • Get Your Guide – Get Your Guide is a huge online marketplace for tours and excursions. They have tons of tour options available in cities all around the world, including everything from cooking classes, walking tours, street art lessons, and more!
  • Rome2Rio – This website allows you to see how to get from point A to point B the best and cheapest way possible. Just enter your departure and arrival destinations and it will give you all the bus, train, plane, or boat routes that can get you there as well as how much they cost. It’s one of the best transportation websites out there!
  • SafetyWing – Safety Wing offers convenient and affordable plans tailored to digital nomads and long-term travelers. They have cheap monthly plans, great customer service, and an easy-to-use claims process that makes it perfect for those on the road.
  • LifeStraw – My go-to company for reusable water bottles with built-in filters so you can ensure your drinking water is always clean and safe.
  • Unbound Merino – They make lightweight, durable, easy-to-clean travel clothing.
  • Top Travel Credit Cards – Points are the best way to cut down travel expenses. Here’s my favorite point earning credit cards so you can get free travel!

Australia Travel Guide: Related Articles

Want more info? Check out all the articles I’ve written on Australia travel and continue planning your trip:

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Getting around Melbourne

Whether you self-drive or take advantage of Melbourne’s efficient public transport system, you’ll find it easy and efficient to get around the city.

By Mark Sariban

Australia’s cities all offer clean, efficient and affordable public transport options, allowing visitors to explore with ease and comfort. Known for its historic suburban tram system, Melbourne is no exception to this rule. Jump on board any of these great transport options and discover how easy it is to get around Melbourne.

Transport in Melbourne

St Paul's Cathedral, Swanston Street, Melbourne, VIC © Josie Withers Photography

St Paul's Cathedral, Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria © Josie Withers Photography

  • Airport Transfers
  • Accessibility

Melbourne offers free tram rides within the city centre. To use public transport outside of the free tram zone, you need to purchase a myki card . You can purchase a myki card from retail outlets displaying the myki sign, visitor centres and at train stations.

  • Use your myki card on trains, trams and buses. You’ll need to load your card with some money to cover your fares. You can top it up at convenience stores and train stations as your balance runs low. 
  • You can also purchase a  myki Explorer kit, which includes a myki card loaded with a full day of unlimited travel on trains, trams and buses in metropolitan Melbourne, handy maps and discounts on tickets to major attractions.
  • To start your ride, tap your myki card on the reader when you board your selected mode of transport and be sure to tap off when you disembark.

Melbourne is serviced by two airports, Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Avalon Airport (AVV). There are several public transport options available for reaching the city from either airport.

  • SkyBus express services run between 4am and 1am daily from Melbourne Airport and from early morning to evening from Avalon Airport. Both SkyBus services stop at Southern Cross Station on Spencer Street in the city. Tickets can be purchased either online or at the airport.
  • You’ll find taxi ranks and rideshare pick-up areas at the front of each terminal – simply follow the signage. The journey to the city from Melbourne Airport takes around 30 minutes, or 50 minutes from Avalon Airport.

Tip:  If you’re in a group, it will be less expensive to travel from Melbourne Airport to the city by taxi or rideshare.

In Australia, airlines, trains, buses and ferries have accessible options for people using a wheelchair or mobility device.

  • Melbourne Airport provides special assistance for people with disabilities and can help with baggage, getting around the airport, and getting on and off the plane. 
  • The majority of buses and trains have accessible options – check the Public Transport Victoria Accessibility page for information on using public transport before your trip.

Tip: Download the City of Melbourne’s  mobility map  to easily locate accessible toilets and car parks in the city.

Getting around Melbourne on public transport

Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC © Josie Withers Photography

Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria © Josie Withers Photography

Trains are a great way to visit attractions across the city and reach the surrounding suburb. Major stations in the city include Central, Flinders and Southern Cross Station. Use the Journey planner tool to find your route.

  • Trains to regional destinations including Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and Albury operate on the V/Line services. You can use your myki card on all train networks.

Catching a tram is a great way to get around Melbourne while getting a feel for the city. Use the Journey planner tool to find your route.

  • A Free Tram Zone operates in Melbourne city centre. If your travel is within this zone you don’t need to tap on or off with your myki card.
  • The free hop-on, hop-off City Circle Tram (number 35) is a great introduction to Melbourne, with city loop services running every 15 minutes. 
  • Melbourne’s suburban tram routes run in two zones, with the cost using your myki card calculated according to the zones you travel in.

The bus network is another efficient way of hopping around metro Melbourne and popular neighbourhoods. Use the Journey planner tool to find your route.

  • Night Network trains, trams and buses operate throughout the night on Fridays and Saturdays.

Getting around Melbourne by car

Flinders Lane, Melbourne, VIC © Josie Withers Photography

Flinders Lane, Melbourne, Victoria © Josie Withers Photography

Driving in Melbourne is easy and safe, but you may want to check whether your hotel charges a daily parking fee.

Melbourne is the only city in Australia with a ‘ hook turn ’ (a right-hand turn you make from the left-hand lane), so be sure to familiarise yourself with this manoeuvre if you’re planning to drive in the city.

Having a car for part of your trip may be beneficial if you plan to visit some of the stunning destinations outside of Melbourne, but you can also book tours to many of these places and leave the driving to someone else.

Tip: If you’re hiring an electric vehicle, you’ll find a map of charging stations here.

Melbourne is served by numerous taxi companies. 

  • You can hail a taxi on the street (a taxi is available if its rooftop light is on) or at taxi ranks in built-up areas.
  • You can also book a taxi by phoning individual companies, or by downloading an app from 13cabs or GoCatch .

Tip: You will be asked to pre-pay an estimated fare when riding in a taxi after 10pm.

Most major ridesharing platforms operate in Melbourne, including Uber , Ola and DiDi , as well as local operator GoCatch .

Tip: Female travellers can also book a ride with Shebah , a rideshare service with all-women drivers catering to women. (Adult men can use the service if they need to transport a child who requires an approved child safety seat.)

Make the most of your time in Melbourne with a guided tour . Many tour operators offer half-day and full-day driving tours of the city and surrounds, including Show Me Melbourne and Melbourne Private Tours . 

  • Enjoy an emissions-free sightseeing tour of Melbourne by pedicab with Green Cabs .

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  • Water taxis
  • Cycling & scooting
  • Williamstown Ferries offers two-hour cruises from Southbank to Williamstown, a seaport at the mouth of the Yarra River.

If you’re in town for a sporting event or a stadium concert, you can catch a water taxi from Southbank to Melbourne’s sports precinct .

Melbourne is mostly flat and has an extensive network of bike paths, making it easy to cycle around the city.

  • Download an app from Neuron to access a pool of shared e-scooters across Melbourne.

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Sem 1 2024 – New process for getting a PTV Concession form

In Semester 1 2024, there are two ways to access your PTV Concession form. You can download a PTV form via myRMIT , or alternatively, your  form will be automatically sent to your student email  2-3 business days after you have been identified as eligible for a PTV Concession based on your enrolment and aggregated load.  Please see Eligibility and   How to apply for a PTV concession Myki below for more information.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Public Transport Victoria (PTV) Concession myki, you must:

  • be an Australian citizen or permanent resident AND
  • have an aggregated load of at least 75% in each half year period. To find your aggregated load, view your Statement of Enrolment in Enrolment Online .

You're also eligible if you're a student who:

  • has refugee status
  • is studying as part of an approved overseas exchange program
  • holds an Australian Awards Scholarship.

For more information, refer to the  Public Transport Victoria website .  

Ineligible students

You're ineligible for a Public Transport Victoria (PTV) Concession myki if you are a:

  • postgraduate student
  • international student*
  • New Zealand citizen*
  • PhD student
  • RMIT Online student
  • OUA student
  • apprentice or trainee
  • RMIT English Worldwide student
  • enrolled in less than 75% of a full load in a half year period.

*International students, New Zealand citizens and New Zealand Special Category Visa holders may be eligible to apply for an International Student Travel Pass. See the International Student Travel Pass  tab for details.  

How to apply for a PTV Concession Myki

Step 1. Add classes

Please make sure to enrol in a full-time study load to be eligible for a PTV Concession form.

Step 2. Apply for a student card  

If your student card photo has not been approved, a PTV Concession form cannot be generated, so make sure you order your student card . If you already have a valid student card, you do not need to order a new student card.  

Step 3. Get your PTV Concession form 

In Semester 1 2024, there are two ways to access your PTV Concession form: 

Download a PTV form from myRMIT 

24-48 hours after your student card photo has been approved, you can download your pre-populated PTV Concession Form by following the steps below. 

  • Log in to myRMIT
  • Select the myServices tab
  • Select Print your PTV Concession Form

Receive a PTV Concession form to your student email 

Your pre-populated PTV Concession form will be automatically sent to your RMIT email account 2-3 business days after you have been identified as eligible for a PTV Concession based on your enrolment and aggregated load.  

Please search your RMIT email account using key words ‘Transport Concession form is attached’.  

If you cannot access your PTV Concession form via myRMIT or email and you believe you are eligible, please contact Student Connect via the Ask about PTV concession form . 

Step 4. Submit your form in person 

Complete your form and submit it in person to PTV at a Melbourne Premium Station (such as Flinders Street, Southern Cross and Melbourne Central stations), staffed V/Line station or PTV Hub. To find a PTV staffed station or hub, go to  PTV customer service . To find out if a V/Line station is staffed, search on the V/Line website .

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All international student travel passes have been exhausted.

A limited number of International Student Travel Passes are available each semester and all passes have been exhausted for March 2024. A limited number of additional passes may become available in April – please check this webpage in April for updates.

Eligible students can apply for the International Student Travel Pass which is a discounted annual pass for use on public transport in Victoria. International Student Travel Passes are available for 90-day, 180-day and 365-day periods.

There are limited numbers of International Student Travel Passes available each semester.

To be eligible for an International Student Travel Pass, you must:

  • be an international student, New Zealand citizen or New Zealand Special Category Visa holder AND
  • be living in Australia AND
  • have an aggregated load of at least 75% for both the first and second half of the academic year (to find your aggregated load, view your Statement of Enrolment in  Enrolment Online ) AND 
  • have a current  RMIT student ID card  AND
  • be enrolled in a Bachelor, an Associate Degree, an Advanced Diploma or a Diploma program AND
  • the remaining duration of your enrolment in an eligible program must be at least 90 days (see Important! Pass duration below for more information on how your pass duration must reflect your duration of enrolment).

You may be eligible for an International Student Travel Pass if you're enrolled in a full-time study load in one of the following programs and have a student card:

  • a Certificate IV program with a guaranteed pathway to a higher qualification
  • an ELICOS program, and you apply for an International Student Travel Pass up to 12 weeks prior to commencing an eligible program.

The following students are ineligible for an International Student Travel Pass:

  • Foundation Studies students
  • Postgraduate students
  • PhD students
  • RMIT Online and OUA students
  • Exchange students (might be eligible for a Public Transport Victoria (PTV) concession Myki)
  • Students who have debts to RMIT

Important! Pass duration

You can only hold an International Student Pass for a period of time that is less than or equal to the duration of your enrolment in an eligible program . This means, if you are due to complete your program in 6 months time (180 days time), you can only obtain and hold a 90 or 180 day pass.

As a student, it’s your responsibility to ensure your pass does not exceed the expiry date listed in your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) in accordance with International Student Travel Pass requirements.

How to apply for an International Student Travel Pass

  • Open and complete the International Student Travel Pass Online Form. ( Please note: The application form is no longer available as all March 2024 passes have now been exhausted. A limited number of additional passes may become available in April – please check this webpage in April for updates.)
  • Click Submit .
  • Your eligibility will be assessed in 5 working days. Once processed, a confirmation email will be sent to your RMIT student email account with your International Student Travel Pass code (note: your code will expire after 30 days, so if you haven't activated your International Student Travel Pass within 30 days, you will need to reapply)
  • Follow the instructions in your confirmation email to create an account on the  International Student Travel Pass website .
  • Once your account has been created and your payment processed, your International Student Travel Pass will be posted to you by  Public Transport Victoria (PTV) .

Frequently asked questions

The signature of the university representative is missing from my ptv form.

Some students have experienced that the signature of the University representative is not visible on their PTV Concession form when using an Apple Mac computer or laptop.

Please try opening the PTV Concession form in a dedicated application. If the problem persists, and you are not able to see the signature on the PTV Concession form, please try downloading from another device. Keep in mind, students are able to use RMIT computers, located in libraries at each campus.

Before you present your Transport Concession form to PTV, please make sure that the signature of the University representative is visible on your form. If your form does not have the signature, it will not be accepted by PTV. 

I received a half-year Transport Concession Form. How can I obtain a full year PTV Concession Form? 

Eligible students are issued either a half year or full year form, based on their enrolment load. To obtain a full year PTV Concession Form, you must be enrolled in at least 75% percent of a full-time load in each half of the calendar year (Semesters 1 and 2) . Students who only enrol a single semester cannot obtain a yearly Transport Concession Form. 

If you enrol in more courses/subjects to meet this requirement before 1 July, a yearly PTV Concession Form will be emailed to your RMIT email address 24-48 hours after you increase your enrolment.   

Please note, all transport concession forms issued after 1 July will expire at the end of February the following year.  

Why was I sent two PTV Concession Forms? 

If you have been sent two forms, it is likely because you are enrolled in two programs at RMIT. Students are issued a form for each eligible program they are enrolled in. You only need to print, sign and lodge ONE form to receive a Concession Card. 

Can I use my RMIT student card to get discounted public transport? 

No, a student card cannot be used for transport concession discount.  

Can I use a Government-issued Health Care Card to get discounted public transport?   

Yes, if you hold a valid Health Care Card , you can use this to buy a Concession Myki.   

Can I use the Transport Concession Form issued by RMIT to apply for discounted public transport in states outside Victoria?  

No, the Transport Concession Form provided by RMIT can only be used to apply for Victorian Public Transport Concession. It cannot be used to apply for discounted public transport in other states.  

I am an exchange student. Am I eligible for a PTV Concession form?

If you are enrolled in a full-time study load in a Bachelor program, your PTV Concession form will be sent to your RMIT email account.

  • If you can't access the PTV concession form, or your application is denied, but you believe you meet all eligibility criteria, please contact Student Connect via the Ask about PTV concession form
  • For more information about PTV Concession myki, go to  PTV tertiary students
  • For more information about the International Student Travel Pass, go to PTV international students

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Former transport minister Iswaran surrenders passport after returning to Singapore: AGC

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SINGAPORE - Former transport minister S. Iswaran, who is facing corruption charges, has returned to Singapore following his discharge from a hospital in Melbourne.

He has surrendered his passport to the authorities, the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) said on March 20 in response to queries from The Straits Times.

The 61-year-old, who was granted $800,000 bail after he was charged on Jan 18, was originally slated to be in Australia from Feb 16 to March 4.

He was given permission to leave Singapore to help his son settle in at a university in Melbourne. Several conditions were imposed, including an additional cash bail of $500,000.

ST had reported that Iswaran was admitted to the private hospital Cabrini Malvern for respiratory illness, and he was subsequently discharged.

He was advised by his doctor not to travel for 12 days following his discharge from the hospital in Melbourne on March 5.

The former minister was granted permission to remain abroad, but he had to report to the police investigation officer daily via video call, and provide updates on his medical condition and whether there were any issues concerning his return to Singapore on March 19.

Iswaran’s case has been transferred to the High Court. A chambers hearing has been fixed for April 2, for the prosecution and the defence to exchange information ahead of the trial.

He faces a total of 27 charges, including two for corruption. The corruption charges relate to alleged bribes obtained from billionaire Ong Beng Seng as inducement for advancing the hotel and property tycoon’s business interests in relation to agreements between Singapore GP and the Singapore Tourism Board.

Mr Ong, who is chairman of race promoter Singapore GP, is credited for bringing the Formula 1 Grand Prix to Singapore.

Iswaran is accused of obtaining a bribe in the form of tickets to the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix amounting to $145,434 from Mr Ong in September 2022.

He is also accused of obtaining a $20,848.03 bribe from Mr Ong in December 2022, in the form of a flight on the tycoon’s private plane from Singapore to Doha, one night’s stay in Four Seasons Doha, and a business class flight ticket from Doha to Singapore.

Iswaran also faces 24 counts of obtaining, as a minister, items with a total value of more than $200,000 from Mr Ong between November 2015 and December 2021.

These items include tickets to the Singapore Grand Prix, as well as football matches and musical shows in Britain.

Iswaran was also handed a charge of obstructing the course of justice for allegedly making repayment of $5,700 in May 2023 for the cost of a business class flight ticket that he purportedly took in 2022 at Mr Ong’s expense.

Following his court appearance on Jan 18, 2024, Iswaran issued a statement stating his innocence and said he will focus on clearing his name.

He was elected in 1997 as an MP for West Coast GRC, where he served for 26 years. He was promoted to full minister in the Prime Minister’s Office in 2011.

Iswaran resigned from the People’s Action Party in January and stepped down as transport minister and West Coast GRC MP.

For each corruption charge, he can be fined up to $100,000, jailed for up to seven years, or both.

He can be fined, jailed for up to two years, or both, for obtaining valuable items from someone he had business dealings with as a public servant.

For obstructing the course of justice, he can be jailed for up to seven years, fined, or both.

Correction note: In an earlier version of the story, Mr Ong Beng Seng’s business was identified as Singapore Grand Prix. It should be Singapore GP. We are sorry for the error.

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