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Victoria is a brilliant hub of events and entertainment, and we want to make sure you get the most out of your trip to the 2012 FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX!
To help you plan your weekend, we've pulled together details about the best sights and sounds in the great city of Melbourne, as well as country escapes (many of which are just a day trip!), the best eateries and travel packages. Click here for all this great information from Visit Victoria
You'll also find all the useful bits and pieces, like gate times and disability information. To get you started, some of the key things you might need to know are:
- On-circuit activity happens every day from 11am till 7pm!
- The Formula 1™ race will happen on the Sunday from 5pm, so definitely get into your best vantage point for that
- Gates open every day at 10:30am and will close after race activity, but some gates will stay open on Sunday so you can stay for the music
- Entertainment precincts have events happening all day, every day
- Get your dance on at Sidetracked throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday
Sound good? Check out the ticket options now!
The below information is intended to provide patrons with a disability with an overview of services available at the event. See the 2012 FORMULA 1 QANTAS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX EVENT INFORMATION for patrons with a disability Guide below.
Tickets
General Admission PlatformsFour General Admission viewing platforms for use by all patrons with a disability and their carers are located at Turn 3 (gate 2), Turn 5 (gate 3 & 4) Turn 12 (gate 9) and Turn 14 (gate 10). All will be clearly signed with staff in attendance.
Public Transport
Public transport is the best way to get to the Grand Prix. Accessible transport will be available for passengers with special needs.
FREE wheelchair accessible buses will operate from Southern Cross Station (Collins Street extension entrance) to Gates 1, 2, 4, 5, 9 and 10. For further information on this shuttle service, please phone Melbourne Bus Link on (03) 9362 8600. Note: Regular return trips for this service will be available from the drop-off locations specified.
Travel on trams between the City and the Grand Prix is free for event ticket holders. Low-floor trams operate on most services on route 96.
Taxis
Patrons can utilise existing multi-purpose vehicles. Bookings through:
- Central Booking Line on (03) 8413 7202
- Yellow Cabs on (03) 9277 3877
Patrons should allow for the extra demand during the event period.
Circuit Transport
FREE wheelchair accessible vehicles will operate within the circuit. These vehicles are available for patrons with limited mobility and can transport up to four people, including one wheelchair passenger. Priority will be given to patrons who pre-book the service by calling Wheelaway on 1800 133 320. There are 16 designated shuttle bus stops that are clearly signed, please see map in the above brochure for locations.
This service will operate from:
- Thursday 10.30am – 8.00pm*
- Friday 10.30am – 8.00pm*
- Saturday 10.30am – 8.00pm*
- Sunday 10.30am – 9.00pm*
*Times are subject to change
Mobility Equipment for Hire
Melbourne Mobility Centre
The Melbourne Mobility Centre is dedicated to improving access for all event patrons. Equipment for hire includes manual wheelchairs, motorised wheelchairs, scooters, walking frames and canes for the visually impaired.
To enquire, or make a booking please contact:
- Tel: (03) 9650 6499
- Freecall: 1800 735 266
- TTY: (03) 9650 9316
Website: www.melbournemobilitycentre.com.au
Travellers Aid Access Service
Travellers Aid is a friendly and professional service offering support workers to assist people with disabilities and older people with personal care needs. Travellers Aid is centrally located at Flinders Street Station (within the ticketed barrier area, between platforms 9 and 10) and at Southern Cross Station (under the Bourke Street Bridge, opposite Luggage Hall). Open 7 days a week.
For details on Travellers Aid Access Service phone
Flinders Street Station: (03) 9610 2030
- Sunday to Thursday 8.00am – 8.00pm
- Friday to Saturday 8.00am – 10.00pm
Southern Cross Station: (03) 9670 2072
- Monday to Sunday 7.00am – 10.00pm
Companion Card / Carer Card
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation (AGPC) is affiliated with the Companion/Carer Card to ensure all patrons of the 2012 FORMULA 1 Qantas Australian Grand Prix have full and equal access to the event. When the holder of a Companion/Carer Card purchases a ticket to the event, a second ticket will be issued for their companion at no charge (subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Companion/Carer Card).
For more information visit www.companioncard.org.au or phone 1800 650 611. www.carercard.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 901 958 For any queries relating to ticketing, and circuit access for people with a disability and their companions, please contact AGPC on (03) 9258 7120.
Infield Access
Access to the infield of the circuit for mobility impaired patrons is via the two tunnels under the track shown on the map in above brochure. Seek assistance from security personnel on site.
- Circuit entry gates will open at 10.30am on all four days of the Grand Prix.
- On Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the event, all circuit gates will close at 8pm, following the conclusion of track activity at 7pm.
- On Sunday gates will close at approximately 9.00pm. Following the Crusty Demons Performance.
| Gate Entry | |
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| Gate 1 | |
Canterbury Road, Middle Park Open for Crusty Demons exit until 9pm Sunday |
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| Gate 2 | |
| Canterbury Road, Albert Park |
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| Gate 3 | |
| MSAC, Albert Road |
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| Gate 4 | |
| Albert Rd, Moray St intersection |
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| Gate 5 | |
Albert Rd, Kings Way intersection Open for Sidetracked exit until 9pm Saturday + Sunday. |
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| Gate 8 | |
| Queens Rd, Roy St intersection |
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| Gate 9 | |
| Queens Rd, Lorne St intersection |
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| Gate 10 | |
Fitzroy St |
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It’s easy to travel to the Grand Prix on Melbourne’s public transport network with trains, trams and buses providing frequent services. For up to the minute train, tram and bus information visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.
If using any other public transport service besides the free shuttle trams, patrons must buy a valid ticket for travel. Tickets are available from the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square, Premium Stations, retail outlets and ticket machines at train stations.
Trains
Thursday & Friday: Peak Hours: 7am-9am, 4pm-7pm 5-10 minute intervals (most trains) Off-peak: 15-30 minute intervals
Saturday & Sunday: 20 minute service on most lines (40 minute frequency on a few outer suburban services).
Make your way to Southern Cross or Flinders Street stations to catch one of the free shuttle trams running direct to the circuit.
Metropolitan
Service details will be announced mid February 2012. Call 136 196 or visit VLine's website for more information.
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Trams
St Kilda Road GP Shuttle
Swanston Street (outside Federation Square) to Gates 5, 8, 9, & 10
- Thursday: Trams will run as per usual schedule.
- Friday: Peak Times: 2-3 minute intervals.
- Saturday & Sunday: Peak Times: 1 minute intervals.
Light Rail GP Express
Spencer Street (Cnr Collins Street) to Gates 1 & 2
- Thursday: Trams will run as per usual schedule.
- 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: Trams will run as per usual schedule.
- Friday: Peak Times: 2-3 minute intervals.
- Saturday & Sunday: 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)
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Bus
Some bus services will take you to bus stops close to the Circuit, whilst other services will take you to the City, where you can catch the tram services to the Circuit (free tram for GP Ticket holders).
If using any other public transport service besides the free shuttle trams, patrons must buy a valid ticket for travel. Tickets are available from the MetShop at Melbourne Town Hall, the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square, Premium Stations, retail outlets and ticket machines at train stations, on trams and most buses.
For further train, tram and bus information or plan your journey visit metlinkmelbourne.com.au or call 131 638.
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Car
The best thing to do is leave the car at home!
Park in one of the 70,000 car spaces in the City and catch the FREE GP EXPRESS TRAM SERVICES to the Circuit.
NO PUBLIC PARKING AT THE CIRCUIT.
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Restricted Parking
Grand Prix Patrons (non residents) will NOT be permitted to park close to Albert Park. Special Permits will be required to enter selected residential areas near the Grand Prix Circuit. ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES WILL BE SUBJECT TO HEAVY FINES AND/OR TOWAWAYS. Access will be maintained to local shops and businesses. BUSINESSES WILL BE TRADING AS USUAL FOR THE FOUR DAYS OF THE EVENT.
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Taxi
DROP OFF & PICK UP: Gates 1, 2, 4, 8 & 10. For further information please visit victaxi.com.au
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Limousine
Designated bays are provided for limousines in each of the taxi ranks above except at Gate 1 where a specific rank is provided.
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Bicycle
Bicycle parking racks will be available at Gates 1, 2, 3, 5 & 10. Bicycles will be parked at rider’s own risk.
Riders must provide own lock.
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Disability Services
People with a disability, may catch a train to Southern Cross Station (Spencer Street) or park in the car parks in the City and catch a FREE wheelchair accessible bus from Southern Cross Station (Spencer Street) (Collins Street extension entrance) to the Circuit. Patrons will be dropped off at Gates 1, 2, 4, 5, 9 & 10. For further information on these shuttle services, please phone Melbourne Bus Link on (03) 9689 8355. More Disability Services Information on the menu at the top of the page.
Auscarts
Auscarts is the state of the art karting entertainment complex, located minutes from the CBD of Melbourne. Test your sensory threshold and advance your driving skills at speeds up to 60kmph. Race statistics are recorded and displayed on the scoreboard during races. Each driver receives their individual lap times.
Special Group Race sessions have been developed for competitive Karting against Friends, Colleagues or Family. The track is open 7 days a week to make it possible to plan your karting experience. To ensure the safety helmets of the correct size and hairnets are provided. Driver need to be a minimum of 13 years old and 153 cm tall to race at Auscarts.
Please contact one of our event staff to book your session on 03 9646 6015 or email sales@auscarts.com.au
Please visit our website on http://www.auscarts.com.au
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