Melbourne Airport (MEL) luggage storage

About Melbourne Airport

The Melbourne Airport, located in the City of Melbourne in Victoria, is the second busiest airport in Australia. With four terminals and 68 gates, the airport serves over 37 million people annually. Besides being a major transportation hub, the airport also offers a few places to get an adult beverage, as well as several coffee shops. You can also walk around the airport to see art pieces by local artisans. 

The Qantas Clubs on the first level of Terminal 2 offers televisions, reading material, showers, Wi-Fi, drinks, and snacks. Terminal 2 also has several lounges. The Plaza Premium Lounge on the first level has premium food and drinks, television, and reading materials. The lower level has the American Express Lounge with the same options, and the third level Qantas Airways Lounge has everything that the others have but also a spa.

Terminal 3 has two lounges for Virgin Australia passengers with a variety of amenities like showers, drinks, and food. Terminal 4 has the Rex Lounge on the second level by Gate 30. They have phones, magazines, televisions, drinks, and snacks. The airport also has more than two dozen eateries, including Hungry Jack’s, Krispy Kreme, Sushi Sushi, McDonald's, and Subway. If you are looking for souvenirs or necessities like water or a newspaper, there are about 30 retailers, from Amcal Pharmacy to the World of Chocolate. 

Fun Fact: You can go surfing without going to the beach in Melbourne. URBNSURF water park has a huge pool that generates up to 6.5-foot waves to surf on. 

Things to do Near Melbourne Airport

Whether you are in town for business or pleasure, don’t spend your layover sitting in the airport. There is too much to do and see in Melbourne. Here are some of our favorites.

• Go see the horses and the wild kangaroos at Living Legends on Woodlands Drive
• Take some selfies in the rose garden on Bulla Road at Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden
• See some fun sights on the Bulla Hill Railway right next to the rose garden
• Get some selfies with the sharks and other marine creatures at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium on King Street Corner
• See the city from 394 feet in the air on the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel at the District Docklands
• Get even higher in the 989-foot tall Eureka Skydeck on Riverside Quay
• Enjoy the bay at the Port Melbourne Beach or one of the piers along the water
• Try not to be scared on the Haunted Melbourne Ghost Tour on McKillop Street

Transit Options Near Melbourne Airport

• Skybus Super Shuttle
• Metro Bus routes 478, 479, and 482
• SmartBus route 901
• Rental car services
• Taxicabs
• Ridesharing apps

Luggage Storage Options Near Melbourne Airport 

You don’t want to sit around at the airport waiting for your flight, so download our Bounce app and find our nearest location to your destination to leave your bags while you explore. Even if you are a local going out for the evening after work, you can leave your things with one of our partners while you enjoy yourself. 

Luggage Storage Near Melbourne Airport 

There is so much to do in Melbourne that you will need to stash your luggage at one of our Bounce locations to have fun while you are in town. Many of the places you will want to visit do not allow you to bring your bags in with you anyway. Just stop by and drop off your stuff with one of our affiliates on your way out. 

Luggage Storage Near Melbourne Zoo

If you love animals, visit the Melbourne Zoo on Elliott Avenue about 15 minutes from the airport. This large park has thousands of wild animals, from aardvarks to zebras. In the Australian Bush section, see the native animals like kangaroos, wombats, and koalas. Then head over to the Lion Gorge to visit the lions, tigers, and leopards. The Trail of the Elephants has more than just elephants; they have monkeys, orangutans, and the Butterfly House. The Gorilla Rainforest has hippos and lemurs, as well as monkeys and gorillas. They even have animatronic dinosaurs at the Zoo and animal talks all day long. Relax at one of the seven eateries for a bite. Don’t forget to stop at one of the gift shops for some souvenirs. 

Luggage Storage Near Melbourne Museum

To learn more about Melbourne and Victoria, check out the Melbourne Museum on Nicholson Street about 16 miles from the airport. It is the biggest museum in the southern hemisphere. In the Science and Life Gallery, you can see skeletons of a variety of dinosaurs, including the Diprotodon, Protoceratops, and the Tarbosaurus. This section also has exhibits like Exploring Our Seas, Dinosaur Walk, and Bugs Alive. Other exhibits include the Melbourne Gallery, the Mind and Body Gallery, Touring Hall, the Pasifika Gallery, Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Center, and the Forest Gallery. They also have the largest IMAX theater screen in the world where you can see movies and documentaries. Make sure you stop in and get some souvenirs at the gift shop before you go. And grab your camera out of your luggage before dropping it off with one of our Bounce partners. 

Luggage Storage Near Yarra Bend Park

Visit the bushland in Yarra Bend Park for a more personal view of the flora and fauna of Melbourne. It is just a short drive from the airport on Yarra Bend Road. This is the biggest natural bushland park in Melbourne and has miles of trails to visit, as well as a boathouse and picnic areas. Explore the Dights Falls Walk to see the amazing and beautiful Dights Falls near what used to be an asylum. Rent a boat for a trip down the river, play a round of golf at their golf course, or get a selfie in front of the Ceres Flour Mill, built in the 1840s. Don’t miss the Flying Fox Walking Trail, where you are almost guaranteed to see at least one of these furry flyers. But leave your bags at one of our Bounce locations first because you don’t want to drag your luggage all over the park.