Conditions of Entry
General
1. By entering the Melbourne Showgrounds, you are deemed to have accepted, understood and be bound by these conditions of entry and any accompanying risks, obligations, and responsibilities. It is your responsibility to read and inform yourself of these conditions.
2. Conditions of entry are subject to Government and other regulatory legislation, health orders, directions and mandates that require compliance by law.
3. Melbourne Royal and its delegates reserves the right to refuse entry and/or eject persons from the Showgrounds who fail to comply with the Conditions of Entry or any safety instruction or lawful request. No ticket refund will be paid to persons ejected from the Showgrounds.
4. Unauthorised entry to Melbourne Showgrounds or other restricted internal area without proper authorization may be liable to prosecution.
5. Persons who are accompanied by minors are responsible for the care, acts, omissions, and supervision of those minors at all times.
6. Published times of shows or attractions may vary and are subject to change or cancellation without notice due to adverse weather conditions, safety, maintenance activity or other operational reasons. Any request for changes in ticket date or refunds as a result of the above is not allowed.
7. The operation of rides or attractions may vary from advertised without notice due to adverse weather conditions, maintenance activity or other operational reasons.
8. Melbourne Royal reserves the right to search you and/or inspect your bags, vehicles, or other goods in your possession immediately upon request for security purposes.
9. Persons causing a disturbance or refusing to comply with directions or requests from Melbourne Royal, Ride Operators or emergency services (including entering any area where persons are prohibited to enter as indicated by signage, barriers, fences, ropes, doors or otherwise) may be ejected from the Melbourne Showgrounds.
10. Any person engaging in unacceptable conduct will be removed from the Showgrounds, this includes queue line jumping, vandalizing property, stealing or disorderly or unlawful behaviour.
11. Persons entering Melbourne Showgrounds must strictly adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) legislation and in particular Melbourne Royal’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy which is available on Melbourne Royal’s website.
12. Melbourne Showgrounds is a smoke-free venue. Smoking, vaping and the use of tobacco and/or e-cigarette products is not permitted.
13. Entry to Melbourne Showgrounds does not guarantee automatic entry to all events and activities at the Melbourne Showgrounds during the period of entry.
14. Parking is restricted to bays as designated by Melbourne Royal and vehicles must not block emergency egress doors or emergency vehicle access roads. Vehicles are parked at your own risk. Melbourne Royal will not be responsible for loss of, or damage to any vehicle, accessory or contents in, or on any vehicle.
15. Persons must not display anything that contains obscene, foul, profane, illegal or unacceptable language, photos, images, symbols, or phrases etc.
16. Appropriate clothing must be worn at all times keeping in mind that the Melbourne Royal Show is a family event. Any clothing with offensive language and slogans is deemed as inappropriate.
17. Persons entering Melbourne Showgrounds are advised that: alcohol may only be consumed within the designated licensed area; bringing your own alcohol is strictly prohibited; intoxicated persons will not be permitted to enter or will be removed from Melbourne Showgrounds; it is an offence for minors to purchase or consume alcohol; and penalties under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (Vic) apply.
18. Persons must not at any time while at Melbourne Showgrounds (without the permission of Melbourne Royal): sell or expose for sale any goods or services, distribute any advertising or promotional material, conduct public surveys or opinion polls, throw any item or litter, damage any part of the site, buildings, infrastructure or flora.
19. Melbourne Royal conducts surveillance on the Melbourne Showgrounds. By entering, persons acknowledge that they may be filmed, photographed, or subjected to monitoring by CCTV at any time by Melbourne Royal (or third parties appointed by Melbourne Royal) while inside or outside the Melbourne Showgrounds and consent to the recording of their likeness and/or voice by any means (including but not limited to audio visual recordings by television cameras and photographers). Persons consent to the promotional use and distribution to third parties, throughout the world, of their images by any means by Melbourne Royal and its commercial partners without notification, acknowledgement, or compensation.
20. Melbourne Royal is not liable, nor does it accept any responsibility for any claim, loss, damage, cost or expense whatsoever to any person or property or the death or injury suffered to any person or animal whilst at the Melbourne Showgrounds.
21. Persons entering Melbourne Showgrounds indemnify Melbourne Royal against any claim, liability, loss, damage, cost or expense suffered by them, or any person under their control arising from or in relation to the entry either by person, vehicle or otherwise into the Melbourne Showgrounds.
22. Please report all concerns, incidents, accidents or emergencies immediately to Melbourne Royal on (03) 9281 7400.
Restricted and Prohibited Items
The following restricted or prohibited items are not permitted into the Melbourne Showgrounds and are subject to immediate confiscation:
• Illegal substances, including controlled, dangerous or illicit drugs;
• Glass or breakable containers, including unsealed bottles and containers;
• Alcohol;
• Flares, pyrotechnics, confetti, or ticker tape;
• Any whistle, loud hailer, public address system or other electronic or broadcast device;
• Laser Pointers or any object which might be used to distract, hinder or interfere with the conduct of any event or any animal or person taking part in an event;
• Prohibited weapons or controlled weapons within the meaning of the Control of Weapons Act 1990 (Vic);
• Knives or other dangerous weapons including potential missiles;
• Animals, with the exception of accredited guide and accredited assistance animals;
• Any item that person intends, or another person intends to distribute, hawk, sell, offer or expose for sale or distribution;
• Any object, device or substance that may be used to deface or damage any part of Melbourne Showgrounds, such as any spray paint or permanent markers;
• Skateboards, scooters, roller blades/skates or bicycles;
• Balloons, kites, rockets and unmanned aerial devices (drones), flags or banners over 1m x 1m;
• Eskies, chairs, sun shelters and musical instruments;
• Any other item that in the opinion of Melbourne Royal could cause harm, injury or public nuisance or otherwise compromise the safety and security of other patrons.
Health and Physical Advice
Physical restrictions (including height, weight and age) may apply on some rides and attractions for safety or operational reasons. Please refer to displayed signage for specific details.
Riders must be in good health and free from any potentially adverse medical conditions. You should seek medical advice if uncertain.
Persons with pre-existing medical conditions, injuries or disabilities should refer to displayed signage for specific details and present to a First Aid Provider before attending any of the rides and attractions to determine specific ride suitability.
Further specific restrictions may be displayed throughout the Melbourne Showgrounds via signage announcements and or staff communication, you must obey these.
Responsibility
There are inherent risks in the participation in or on an amusement ride, device, attraction or the interaction with animals. You, by your participation, accept the inherent risks of which a prudent person is or should be aware of. You should consider this participation an exercise in good judgement and act in a responsible manner while using the facility.
Adults / carers are responsible for persons under their supervision. Persons under 12 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times within the Showgrounds.
You must act with good judgement and consideration, both for yourself and others, and refrain from behaviour which could affect your safety, the safety of others, the safety of the amusement ride, device, attraction, or the safety of the animals.
You must obey all reasonable written and verbal instructions and warnings, given by Melbourne Royal and its staff, or appointed contractors, Operators of any amusement ride, device, attraction or animal handlers, without objection.
You must use, as instructed, all safety equipment provided when participating in any amusement ride, device or attraction.
You are responsible for your own personal property. Lockers are available for hire. Melbourne Royal is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal property.
Melbourne Royal takes all reasonable steps to provide a safe and enjoyable premises. However, Melbourne Royal will not be liable for any person in respect of the loss of life or personal injury to, any person, whether that loss, damage or personal injury is caused by any person’s negligence (including the negligence of Melbourne Royal) or otherwise.
In these Conditions of Entry, Melbourne Royal includes the owner and operator of the Showgrounds, and all employed staff, agents, contractors, consultants or representatives.