Time
2026-11-17 - 2026-11-19
Venue
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Address
1 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Australia
Website
Organized by local Australian International Exhibition & Conference Group Pty Ltd and held twice annually, GLOBAL SOURCING EXPO AUSTRALIA 2026 is Australia’s largest full-score 5.0 B2B textile & apparel sourcing fair, with platform heat of 66396 and 78 registered interested buyers. Covering 20,000 square meters of exhibition space, this edition gathers 400 global exhibitors of garments, fabrics, bags and accessories, expecting 10,000 local Australian chain retailers, brand buyers, cross-border wholesalers and e-commerce merchandisers for on-site negotiation. Australia has limited domestic textile manufacturing capacity, over 90% of apparel, fabric and leather goods rely on import, with steady market demand focusing on sustainable eco-fabric and compliant garment supply chains. The fair covers six core segments: finished garments, all textile fabrics, yarns, bags & footwear, home textiles and garment trims. Concurrent Australian Retail Summits, sustainable fabric seminars and cross-border e-commerce matchmaking sessions are held to interpret Australia’s textile import compliance, eco-certification and labor standard access rules. It serves as the core business gateway for Chinese fabric, garment, bag & accessory factories to enter Australian retail channels and expand Oceania markets. The organizer reserves the right to adjust show dates and venue without separate notice. Value-added services include business visa agency, China-Australia cargo customs clearance and direct booth delivery.
【Air Travel: Melbourne Airport MEL】
Melbourne Airport is 24 km from South Wharf venue, 30-minute smooth drive. Take SkyBus airport express to Southern Cross Station, then tram route 96/109 straight to venue gate – the most cost-effective choice.
【Intra-city Public Transport】
Tram: Lines 96 & 109 stop directly at main venue entrance, 3-minute walk inside;
Metro: 8-minute walk from Southern Cross Station to exhibition hall.
【Self-driving】
Navigate to "Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre South Wharf". Multi-storey paid underground parking is available with plenty spaces during the show.
【Travel Tips】Melbourne has mild weather in November with cool mornings & evenings, light jacket recommended. Tram & metro run until midnight for easy return. Heavy rush-hour traffic downtown, depart 30 minutes early to avoid delays.
【High-end 5-star Business Hotels (Top for Australian Retail Buyer Delegations)】
Crowne Plaza Melbourne Southbank: 5-minute walk to venue, full river-view business rooms, large conference centre, ideal for senior brand buyer receptions.
Marriott Melbourne Southbank: Front Yarra River views, full premium international amenities, perfect for business negotiations.
【Mid-range Cost-effective Chain Hotels (Recommended for Exhibitor Teams)】
ibis Melbourne Southbank Exhibition: 10-minute walk to venue, free western buffet breakfast, big discounts for group bookings.
Novotel Melbourne Southern Cross: Direct metro access, spacious budget-friendly single rooms.
【Budget Southbank Serviced Apartments】Short-stay apartments with full kitchen facilities, fit for long-term merchandising buyers.
【Accommodation Tips】November is peak retail sourcing season in Australia, hotel prices rise 40%-65%. Book online 1–2 months early; prioritize Southbank & Southern Cross area hotels. Original passport required for all Australian hotel check-in.
【Ticket Types】
Free Pre-reg Pass: Textile, apparel, bag, retail & e-commerce merchandisers register real-name online, scan QR code for free entry Nov 17–19.
3-day On-site Pass: For unregistered trade buyers, no single-day tickets, approx 260 RMB per pass.
【Opening Hours】09:00 – 18:00 daily, Nov 17–19.
【Entry Rules】
Only visitors aged 16+ from textile & retail industries allowed; minors must be accompanied by adult buyers.
Original passport / valid Australian ID required for real-name check-in.
Food, oversized luggage, flammable goods banned inside venue.
Organizer reserves right to refuse entry to non-industry visitors.