Luggage storage Avalon Airport

Luggage storage at Avalon Airport

Plenty of travellers pass through Avalon Airport with a layover to kill or an early check-out behind them, so a bag can easily turn into dead weight before the flight home.

The airport's own terminal is simple to get around with luggage, and the city beyond it has almost no official storage of its own. Stasher's network covers the Melbourne neighbourhoods where a few hours of shopping or sightseeing are most likely to happen, from DFO South Wharf to Southbank. Travellers from Melbourne's west, Geelong, and the surrounding regions often find Avalon Airport closer to home than larger alternatives. A$2.99 per bag a day

There's no strict size limit, though prices can vary with bag size. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to A$19,000. Stasher storage in Melbourne can be booked through the website or app.

Before you fly: security, liquids and waiting airside

Everyone flying on domestic flights, including friends and family seeing you off, must clear security screening before entering the sterile departure lounge. Carry-on size and weight limits differ by airline, and they're worth confirming before you head to the airport rather than at the gate. For international departures, liquids, aerosols and gels in hand luggage are capped at 100 ml per container and must sit together in a transparent resealable bag. Beyond security, the Block Bar & Lounge is a paid-access lounge in the departures area. The terminal itself is all on one level with no stairs or lifts to navigate, which makes getting a wheeled suitcase through it straightforward. Free trolleys are available in the Arrivals Hall and from the two-minute drop-off footpath out front.

Getting to Melbourne with luggage

The closest rail connection is Lara Station, reached by the Route 18 bus service that runs seven days a week, so getting to a train from the airport requires a bus transfer. The SkyBus Avalon City Express is scheduled around major flight arrivals and departures rather than at fixed intervals, and a one-way adult fare to Melbourne CBD is A$29.00 through official channels. The service explicitly charges no excess baggage fees, which makes it a practical choice if you're travelling with more than just a cabin bag. Once you reach the Melbourne CBD, you'll find major rail hubs such as Southern Cross Station for regional and interstate trains and Flinders Street Station for the suburban network, alongside underground stops at Melbourne Central, Parliament and Flagstaff. There is no official luggage storage or cloakroom facility provided by the City of Melbourne or the transport authorities within the Melbourne CBD.

Storing bags while exploring Melbourne

If you're heading to DFO South Wharf for shopping across its fashion and lifestyle outlets, self-service smart lockers are available for hire on the 1st level near the Tourist Lounge. Southbank is the riverside precinct with the National Gallery of Victoria, Crown Entertainment Complex, the Arts Precinct and plenty of waterfront dining and nightlife along the promenade.

For Chadstone and its shopping, the quickest train route is to Oakleigh Station and then a connecting bus such as the 903.

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