Supermarkets, public transport and tourist attractions: What’s open in Melbourne on the Grand Final public holiday this Friday
- The AFL Grand Final public holiday will hit Melbourne this Friday
- The biggest disruption will be to public transport thanks to the parade
- Most shops and markets will remain open, but there will be no Post service
Melbourne residents are looking forward to the AFL Grand Final public holiday on Friday, and we’ve got the low-down on what will be open on the big day.
The biggest disruption is expected to be to public transport thanks to the Grand Final Parade, but the majority of shopping centres, supermarkets and markets across the city will remain open with normal hours.
Australia Post, however, has confirmed there will be no mail or parcel deliveries on the big day.
The AFL Grand Final public holiday with its famous parade will hit Melbourne this Friday
Public transport
Metro Train services will run to a Saturday timetable but there won’t be any Night Network services.
Yarra Trams will run to a Saturday timetable but there won’t be a Night Trams service and Route 30 will not operate.
Tram Services will be impacted by the parade, and those affected will have an ‘a’ next to their route number.
Most Metropolitan buses will run to a Saturday timetable, but some will be altered or may not run. Night buses will operate as normal.
V/Line train and coach services will run to a Saturday timetable with some altered services.
Commuters are advised to check the Public Transport Victoria website for full details and further information.
The biggest disruption is expected to be to public transport thanks to the Grand Final Parade
Commuters are advised to check the Public Transport Victoria website for full details
Shopping Centres
- Melbourne Central: 10am-6pm
- Melbourne Emporium: 10am-6pm
- Bayside: 10am-5pm
- Highpoint: 9am-9pm
- Chadstone: 9am-9pm
- Eastland: 10.30am-5.30pm
- Northland: 10am-5pm
- The Glen: 10am-5pm
- Pacific Epping: 10am-6pm (Various food and entertainment vendors will stay open until late)
- Pacific Werribee: 10am-5pm
- Westfield Plenty Valley: 10am-5pm*
- Westfield Geelong: 10am-5pm*
- Westfield Doncaster: 10am-5pm*
- Westfield Southland: 10am-5pm*
- Westfield Fountain Gate: 10am-5pm*
- Westfield Knox: 10am-5pm*
*Some stores and restaurants trading hours may vary.
The majority of shopping centres and markets across the city are set to remain open as normal
Markets and supermarkets
Queen Victoria Market: Fresh produce 6am – 3pm, Specialty shopping 8am – 3pm
South Melbourne Market: 8am – 5pm
Prahran Market: 7am – 5pm
Preston Market: 8am – 6pm
Footscray Market: 7am – 7pm
Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and IGA stores across the city are due to operate to normal hours, but customers are advised to check local store websites for further details.
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