Quicktabs - Skydeck Lounge
This brand new facility allows you to hear, smell and witness racing action like never before.
One of our most exciting facilities, the Pit Exit suites are designed to impress. With their breathtaking views, they raise the bar as premium venues. Located at arm’s length from the exit of Pit Lane, the Skydeck Lounge will allow your guests to be part of the racing action like never before.
Choose from a private or shared facility on the upper level Skydeck Lounge, where you can relax in an informal environment with a gourmet grazing-style menu. The décor is designed for comfort, with indoor lounge furniture and an alfresco viewing area.
Pit Exit will put your guests in a prime viewing position in an atmosphere that raises the standard of entertainment.
Pit Exit Features
- Carpeted, fully enclosed glass-fronted dining area
- Air- conditioning
- Flat screen televisions showing all the racing action live on Grand Prix TV
- Outdoor viewing balcony
- Superscreen viewing
- Company logo signage (subject to minimum tickets purchased)
- A transferable corporate ticket – choose a different guest each day
- One official program per ticket
- Sunscreen and earplugs
3 Day Shared Package Features
- Lounge style indoor furniture
- Gourmet grazing style menu
- Sparkling, premium beer, premium wines and soft drinks
- Facility hosts to assist you and your guests
- Selected options available to extend your package to include Thursday at an additional charge
Conditions apply, see Corporate Facility Standard Terms and Conditions.
This brand new facility allows you to hear, smell and witness racing action like never before.
One of our most exciting facilities, the Pit Exit suites are designed to impress. With their breathtaking views, they raise the bar as premium venues. Located at arm’s length from the exit of Pit Lane, the Skydeck Lounge will allow your guests to be part of the racing action like never before.
Choose from a private or shared facility on the upper level Skydeck Lounge, where you can relax in an informal environment with a gourmet grazing-style menu. The décor is designed for comfort, with indoor lounge furniture and an alfresco viewing area.
Whichever option you choose, Pit Exit will put your guests in a prime viewing position in an atmosphere that raises the standard of entertainment.
Pit Exit Features
- Carpeted, fully enclosed glass-fronted dining area
- Air- conditioning
- Flat screen televisions showing all the racing action live on Grand Prix TV
- Outdoor viewing balcony
- Superscreen viewing
- Company logo signage (subject to minimum tickets purchased)
- A transferable corporate ticket – choose a different guest each day
- One official program per ticket
- Sunscreen and earplugs
3 or 4 Day Private Package Features
- Lounge style indoor furniture
- Gourmet grazing style menu
- Entrance sign with your company or group name
Private facility clients order and pay for food and beverage package directly with the Australian Grand Prix Corporation’s official corporate caterer. Conditions apply, see Corporate Facility Standard Terms and Conditions.
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation looks forward to welcoming you to the 2013 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix.
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Corporate Wristbands
Introduced for 2013, you only require a corporate wristband to gain access to the circuit and your corporate Suite. To allow flexibility, separate corporate wristbands printed with unique barcodes, are issued for each day of the event. Upon arrival, please ensure that you have the correct corporate wristband for the appropriate day. Please be aware that they are non-transferable on any one day. Daily colour coded wristbands are printed with your Suite specific information on them.
Corporate Ticket Office Opening Hours
The corporate ticket office is open during the following hours for corporate clients who wish to collect their tickets from the circuit.
Day Time Monday 11 March 8:30am – 5:30pm Tuesday 12 March 8:30am – 5:30pm Wednesday 13 March 8:30am – 5:30pm Thursday 14 March 9:00am – 7:00pm Friday 15 March 9:00am – 7:00pm Saturday 16 March 9:00am – 7:00pm Sunday 17 March 9:00am – 4:00pm -
Corporate Suite Opening Hours
Day Time Thursday 14 March – Sunday 17 March 10:30am – 7:30pm Bars open 11:00am – 7:00pm -
Corporate Suite Access
Your corporate wristband will allow access to the corporate suite printed on your wristband and all general admission areas. Corporate wristbands do not allow access to other corporate facilities, grandstands, or other restricted areas such as the international race paddock, team garages, race control or the media centre.*
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Corporate Suite Information
Please note that glassware, including bottles, is not to be taken outside any corporate Suite. Plastic cups will be provided for drinks to be taken to outdoor garden areas where applicable. All corporate hospitality guests are reminded that smoking is not under any circumstances, permitted inside a corporate suite or on any viewing platform or grandstand.
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Dress Code
The dress code within corporate facilities is smart casual. We reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone who is not appropriately attired.
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Meal Service Times
*Please note these times are subject to change and may vary between corporate suites.Session Time* Morning tea from 11:00am Lunch from 1:00pm Dessert from 2:30pm Afternoon tea from 4:30pm -
Official Programs
Shared Suites: Guests in shared suites will find Official Program vouchers enclosed. Each guest will need to present the voucher to the host in your suite in exchange for an Official Program.
Private Suites: Programs will be delivered to private suites for distribution. No voucher required.
Please click here if you would like to purchase more than your allocated amount of Official Programs.
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Corporate Shuttle Bus
A continuous corporate shuttle service will operate around the circuit each day. The service is designed to assist corporate clients travel to their Suite. Clients will be required to show the correct corporate wristband to access the shuttle service. This service will commence at 10.30am* and run until 8.00pm* over the four event days. Shuttles run approximately 15 to 20 minutes* apart.
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Disability Information
Free wheelchair accessible vehicles will operate within the circuit. These vehicles are available for patrons with limited mobility. For further information, please click here.
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Daily On-track Program
A daily program of all the on-track action will be available in each corporate Suite. Information is also available on our website at www.grandprix.com.au where an up to date event schedule will be published.
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Torque Bar
All corporate wristband holders* are entitled to access this unique location across all four days. Located at Pit Exit, guests can enjoy complimentary beverages from 4 – 7pm each day. Both the outdoor bar and indoor lounge provide exclusive locations for entertaining and networking with clients.
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Lost & Stolen Tickets
In accordance with the Corporate Suite Standard Terms and Conditions (Clause 8.1), the client acknowledges that AGPC is under no obligation to replace any ticket, credential pass, lanyard or wristband which has been lost or stolen. AGPC reserves its right to replace a lost or stolen ticket, credential pass, lanyard or wristband and charge a fee for such a replacement, in its sole and absolute discretion.
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation hopes you enjoy your experience at the 2013 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix.
PRODUCT LOCATION MENU TYPE BEVERAGE PACKAGE PROGRAM SUPERSCREEN VIEWING GRANDSTAND SEATING OR OUTDOOR VIEWING DECK Chicane Pavilion Upper, Lower Chicane, turns 1 & 2 Buffet Yes – premium 1 per ticket Partial Shared grandstand & outdoor viewing balcony Pit Exit - Skydeck Lounge Pit Exit upper level Grazing Yes – premium 1 per ticket Yes Outdoor viewing balcony Pit Exit - Trackside International Pit Exit lower level Plated lunch Yes – basic spirits included 1 per ticket Yes Outdoor viewing balcony Brabham & Jones Corporate Boxes Turns 1 & 2 Buffet Yes 1 per ticket Yes Shared Grandstand Fangio Lounge Diagonally opposite garages Grazing Yes 1 per ticket Yes Reserved grandstand seat Corporate Platforms Turns 3 & 4, 15 Buffet Yes 1 per ticket Outdoor viewing deck The Powerhouse Turns 12 & 13 Buffet Yes 1 per day Outdoor tiered viewing deck V8 Alley – V8 Premium Pit Entry Buffet Yes – basic spirits included 1 per day Yes Undercover balcony above V8 garages – 2nd story V8 Alley – V8 Supercar Club Pit Entry Buffet Yes 1 per ticket Yes Undercover balcony above V8 garages – 2nd story V8 Alley – V8 Victory Suite Pit Entry Buffet Cash bar for all drinks Yes Undercover balcony above V8 garages – 3rd story Lakeside Lounge Carousel Grazing Yes – premium 1 per ticket Outdoor deck area Formula Fine Dining Carousel Plated Yes – premium -
Gate Opening and Closing Times
- Thursday 14 March 10.30am to 8.00pm
- Friday 15 March 10.30am to 8.00pm
- Saturday 16 March 10.30am to 8.00pm
- Sunday 17 March 10.30am to 8.00pm
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Circuit Map
to download the circuit map. Click here -
Track Schedule
A track schedule with times Click here -
Off-track Entertainment
When you’re not catching all the action on the track, check out all the activities around the circuit that will be sure to keep you entertained. Click here -
Transport Information
There is no vehicle parking close to the circuit. Patrons are advised to park in one of the 70,000 car spaces in the City and catch the FREE GP EXPRESS TRAM SERVICES to the Circuit.
Free Tram for GP Ticket Holders Between City & Circuit *
ST KILDA ROAD GP SHUTTLE
Swanston Street (outside Federation Square) to Gates 5, 8, 9 & 10
Thursday & Friday: Peak Times: 2 minute intervals.
Saturday & Sunday: Peak Times: 1 minute intervals.
LIGHT RAIL GP EXPRESS
Spencer Street (Cnr Collins Street) to Gates 1 & 2
Thursday & Friday: Peak Times: 2-3 minute intervals.
Saturday & Sunday: Peak Times: 1-2 minute intervals.
CLARENDON STREET GP EXPRESS
Spencer Street (Cnr Collins Street) to Gates 3 & 4
Thursday & Friday: Peak Times: 5 minute intervals.
Saturday & Sunday: Peak Times: 2-4 minute intervals.
NOTE: Normal tram fares apply on other tram routes that operate past the Circuit. The Light Rail GP Express and Clarendon Street GP Express will not stop in both directions between Spencer Street and the Circuit on Saturday and Sunday. (NB: This includes the stop at Crown Casino)
* Free Grand Prix tram shuttle only valid on day of ticket.METROPOLITAN TRAIN
Thursday & Friday:
Peak Hours: 7am-9am & 4pm-7pm: 5-10 minute intervals (most trains)
Off Peak: 15-30 minute intervals
Saturday & Sunday:
10 minute frequency on most lines (20 to 40 minute frequency on other services).
Make your way to Southern Cross or Flinders Street stations to catch one of the free shuttle trams running direct to the circuit.
Regional Train
Service details will be announced mid February 2013. Call 1800 800 007 or visit ptv.vic.gov.au for more information.
Taxi
Drop off & Pick up: Gates 1, 2, 4, 8 & 10.
Yellow Cabs 13 22 27
Arrow 13 22 11
Embassy 13 17 55
Silver Top 13 10 08Limousine
Designated bays are provided for limousines in each of the taxi ranks (Gates 1, 2, 4, 8 & 10) expect at Gate 1 where a specific rank is provided.
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Parking
There is no vehicle parking close to the circuit. Patrons are advised to park in the city, and take advantage of free tram shuttle services to the circuit.
To view locations of the internal Corporate Hospitality Shuttle pickup/drop off locations click here
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Disability Shuttle Bus
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Contact us
For any further information regarding VIP Hospitality please don’t hesitate to contact our Sales Team on 03 9258 7166














































