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Essendon Fields is home to 21 leading auto brands in one convenient location (only 10kms from the City), so you don’t have to waste your time driving all over Melbourne to find what you are looking for.

So no matter what is important to you in a new car; be it safety, fuel economy, choice of brands or competitive pricing, come and find it at Essendon Fields. Since our first dealership opened in 2008, Essendon Fields has become Victoria’s largest one stop destination for automotive.

Essendon Fields Airport provides facilities and services for international and domestic corporate aircraft, aircraft maintenance, airfreight, aircraft charter, passenger airlines and emergency air service providers. Combined, these operators undertake more than 50,000 annual aircraft movements.

Since 2001, the airport has undertaken numerous upgrades and is now one of the leading General Aviation and Corporate Jet Airports in Australia. Passengers can conveniently take off to regional destinations with commercial airlines operating from the airport.

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Hyatt Place Hotel & Events Centre offers all the essentials for today’s self-reliant travellers, with facilities that deliver a seamless and stylish experience for both business and leisure.

Only 10 minutes from Melbourne Airport and connected by a complimentary express shuttle, Hyatt Place offers a contemporary alternative to the traditional airport hotel, with 24 hour check in and outstanding on site restaurant.

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Wirraway Road, Essendon Fields 72 Hargrave Avenue, Essendon Fields

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DFO Essendon comprises over 110 outlet retailers including Polo Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss, Ted Baker and Coach. The adjacent Homemaker Hub comprises over 20 stores.

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Edgar Johnson Lane, Essendon Fields

The Airways Museum traces the development of Australia’s civil aviation airways system from its beginnings in the 1920s to today, including Essendon Airport’s fascinating history.

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4/236 Wirraway Road, Essendon Fields

An adrenaline playground comprising of interconnected indoor trampolines, adventure features, padding and airbags. Located in a heritage aircraft hangar, BOUNCE offers the ultimate environment to get a taste of Freestyle!

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Wirraway Road and Terminal, Essendon Fields

Want to take a scenic flight, golf trip or charter a private aircraft? You can do it all and more from our airport. For more info visit ef.com.au/experiences

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BUSINESS DISTRICT

MELBOURNE CBD 15 minutes

Tullamarine Freeway & CityLink

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Parking at Essendon Fields

There is ample parking and a variety of parking options on site at Essendon Fields for staff, visitors and customers.

Permit Zone, 2 Hour, 90 Mins and 15 Mins, Pay and Display and long term parking opposite Essendon Fields Airport.

Airport Transit

Affordable on-demand Starbus operates daily between Essendon Fields Airport and Melbourne CBD. Phone 03 8378 8700 to book in advance.

The free airport shuttle bus operates on-demand daily between Essendon Fields Airport and Melbourne Airport between 6.00am and 10.00pm. Visit ef.com.au/airportshuttle for booking details.

Taxis & Rideshare

A taxi rank is located outside the EF Airport Terminal. To arrange a taxi phone 131 008. Rideshare services are also welcome.

The free EF Station Shuttle operates from Essendon Fields to Essendon Train Station.

Every weekday departing on the half hour between 7.15 – 9.30am & 4.15 – 6.30pm.

Public Transport

Tram service 59 is a short walk from EF. Stop 56 (Airport West), located on Matthews Ave/ Earl Street departs every 8 minutes. Myki available from EF Newsagency.

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Ph: 03 9299 5560

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ESSENDON FIELDS IS WELL CONNECTED TO BOTH THE MELBOURNE CBD AND MELBOURNE AIRPORT

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A true skydive free-fall experience without jumping out of a plane. The unique wind tunnel provides wall-to-wall air cushioning for safe floating. All ages and abilities welcome.

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From the team behind LaManna Supermarket, The Hungry Fox Café is a chalet inspired building that makes you feel right at home.

The menu offers unique and exciting combinations using simple and familiar ingredients. With a fire place and kids outdoor playground, The Hungry Fox has something for everyone.

Essendon Fields Central is your local shopping centre. Home to Coles, Liquorland and a range of services including newsagent, pharmacy, hair dresser, beauty salon and travel agent. With hundreds of free car parks, it’s all about convenience.

From sushi to sandwiches, Turkish cuisine, noodles or burgers and chips there’s a flavour to suit every appetite. Whether you’re in transit or on your lunch break it’s the perfect place for a takeaway coffee, quick snack or dine-in lunch.

LaManna Supermarket is a foodie heaven located in a 10,000sqm hangar, including an in-house patisserie, deli and 100% Australian grown fruit and vegetables.

With a passion for quality food, quality ingredients and old fashioned customer service, LaManna Supermarket creates the shopping experience that leaves a lasting impression.

LaManna Cafe brings the community and shoppers together over delicious coffee and brunch.

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Mr McCracken offers a new dining destination with exceptional food, cocktails and atmosphere. With its modern design and industrial touches, the restaurant showcases an ever changing menu using local and artisan produce.

Open 7-days, Mr McCracken is perfect for ‘after work happy hour’ drinks, $25 express weekday lunches or weekend dinner dates. Its contemporary feel is coupled with live music and timeless features including a wood fired pizza oven and outdoor areas ideal for enjoying cocktails under the sun.

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30 English Street, Essendon Fields4/236 Wirraway Road, Essendon Fields 10 English Street, Essendon Fields

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A THRIVING AVIATION, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY PRECINCT THAT OFFERS AN EXTRAORDINARY BLEND OF OFFICES, RETAIL, CAR DEALERSHIPS, HOTEL AND EVENT FACILITIES.

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Essendon Fields has hosted aviation activities since 1921 and was a base for Australia’s rapidly growing civil aviation industry, operating as Melbourne’s international airport from 1950 until 1970.

Since the 1970s Essendon Airport operated as a general aviation facility and today hosts regular passenger transport, charters and tourist flights, emergency services, freight and private aircraft.

For more information visit our museum: www.airwaysmuseum.com

Our History

1921 Officially established as St. Johns

1923 Renamed to Essendon Aerodrome

1937 Mrs Jean Burns obtains her pilots license and later that year became the first Australian woman to jump from an aeroplane, descending 3,200ft over Essendon Airport

1940 The first Air Traffic Controllers are appointed

1948 LaManna family arrives from Italy as new immigrants, 62 years later they would open LaManna Supermarket just metres from the airport terminal

1950 Federal Cabinet declares Essendon Airport an international airport and renamed Melbourne Airport

1954 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II lands at Essendon Airport for her Australian Royal Tour

1956 Melbourne Olympic Games - airport staff directed 206 International flights down safely during one week

1964 The Beatles land at Essendon Airport during their Australian Concert Tour and are greeted by 5,000 screaming fans

1966 American President Lyndon B Johnson arrives in Air Force One for Harold Holt’s memorial service.

1970 International operations transferred from Essendon Airport to Tullamarine

1987 Kylie Minogue films her first ever music video for her debut single “Locomotion” at Essendon Airport

2001 Fox and Beck Families acquired a 99-year lease for Essendon Airport with a goal of re-establishing the property as a vibrant commercial and aviation facility

2008 Mrs Jean Burns unveils Burns Street, which was named in her honour

2009 The new Victorian Government emergency services hangars officially open

2017 Hyatt Place Hotel and Events Centre opens, the first Hyatt Place in Australia

Airport changes its name to Essendon Fields Airport

2018 Essendon Fields Airport and Runway Plaza, now Essendon Fields Central, commence a multi-million dollar upgrade.

2021 Essendon Fields will celebrate its centenary

Today Essendon Fields is Melbourne’s premier master-planned commercial and aviation precinct.

Accommodating a wide range of businesses, services and jobs, Essendon Fields is perfectly situated with direct arterial access via the Tullamarine Freeway to the CBD and Melbourne Airport.

The precinct has been carefully designed to foster collaboration and productivity, with access to public transport, bike paths and an abundance of lifestyle amenity.

Essendon Fields Today

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