The Albert Park circuit is in the heart of Melbourne, just south of the city centre and north of St Kilda. Getting in and out of Melbourne, going to and from the track are all easy to do on the regions well developed public transport. The hardest part for most of the event’s non-antipodean visitors is that bum-numbing long haul flight to get to Australia in the first place.
Flights to Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix
Most international and domestic visitors to the Australian Grand Prix will arrive at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), though some domestic flights with low cost carriers land at Avalon Airport (AVV) 20km and 55km from the city centre respectively.
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Getting Around in Melbourne, transport to the Grand Prix and from the Airport
Getting from A to B in Melbourne is usually easy and comfortable. Some routes get a bit congested over the Grand Prix weekend and at peak times of the day.
To travel anywhere in Melbourne on regular buses, tram or trains you’ll first need to get a Myki card and top it up (or if you have an Android phone you can use Myki with Google Wallet). You then just touch on and touch off when entering and exiting a vehicle and the money will be automatically deducted from your balance.
Exceptions to this are trams to and from Albert Park for the Grand Prix which is free for F1 ticket holders, and the trams in the free tram zone which, you guessed it, are free.
Trips lasting no longer than 2 hours cost AU$5.50 in zone 1 and AU$3.50 for zone 2. For journey’s that start in one zone and finish in another the fare will be the same as just zone 1. Normally you won’t need to touch when you change between buses, trams, etc. but if you think your journey will be longer than 2 hours your should.
Myki cards cost AU$6 (AU$3 for children and Australian seniors) and are available all over Melbourne from the Skybus terminal, convenience stores and newspaper stands all over the city, as well as station vending machines and ticket booths. If you’re already in Australia you can buy a Myki card online in advance and have it mailed to you.
Public Transport Victoria (PTV) is the transport authority responsible for public transport including trains, trams and buses in Melbourne and the state of Victoria. Their website has detailed info on transport in the city including timetables, fares, routes and information on how to use and top up your Myki card.
