Outside of the Grand Prix Race Period, commercial premises in Albert Park remain open for business.
For further information on hours of operation and access to these businesses, please contact the business directly or contact Parks Victoria on (03) 8427 2010 or parkweb.vic.gov.au.
You can obtain a permit through the City of Port Phillip town halls:
- St Kilda Town Hall: Corner Brighton Road and Carlisle Street, St Kilda
- Port Melbourne Town Hall: 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
This year, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation is pleased to offer free Park Pass tickets to our local community on Thursday, 21 March. Thursday entry also includes free access to all grandstands.
Residents and business owners within the postcodes 3182, 3205, 3206 and 3004 can present a valid ID (or a utility bill accompanied by an ID showing your name) showing their address to be granted a Park Pass access.
Those eligible are able to receive one ticket per person living at the address.
These can be redeemed on Thursday, 21 March, at the ticketing box office at gates 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 and 10.
Emergency vehicles have 24-hour access to the area. For emergency assistance, telephone 000.
The Community Playground next to the Middle Park Bowls Club will remain open except during the Grand Prix Race Period (21 - 24 March 2024). The playground will be accessible via the Middle Park underpass car park or Aughtie Drive.
Due to the changed conditions, please take care when riding through the area.
For cyclists on all park roads, access will be maintained except during access periods and the Grand Prix™ Race Period.
Clearly signed detours will be provided during the restricted-access periods on park roads and other pathways where necessary.
Please obey these signs for your safety. Cyclists should be aware that temporary speed humps will be installed on some shared pathways.
Due to the changed conditions, please take care when riding through the area.
There are dedicated drop-off locations near Gates 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and 10 for fans travelling to the circuit by an electric scooter.
Neuron and Lime have dedicated parking zones, and please note that travel close to the event will be restricted, and fans are asked to store electric scooters in dedicated parking locations.
The following details the permitted parking locations for scooters around the venue:
- Gate 1 - Corner of Canterbury Rd and McGregor St
- Gate 1 - Corner of Armstrong St and Richardson St
- Gate 2 - Corner of Canterbury Rd and Wright St
- Gate 3 - Corner of Clarendon St and Albert Rd
- Gate 3 - Corner of Albert Rd and Old Aughtie Dr
- Gate 5 - Corner of Kings Way and Albert Rd
- Gate 8 - Corner of Roy St and Queens Rd
- Gate 10 - Corner of Fitzroy St and Lakeside Dr
For any issues with scooter parking locally, please contact Lime and Neuron directly on:
Outside the Grand Prix™ Race Period, all of Albert Park remains open for use by the community except for fenced construction sites and controlled work areas.
Signage will indicate restricted areas whilst infrastructure is being erected and dismantled. Please obey these signs for your safety.
Motorists, park tenants and park users should note that there will be periods of restricted access on Lakeside Drive, Aughtie Drive and other roads within the park on certain days.
Throughout the FORMULA 1 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2024, regular access to Albert Park Reserve may be affected due to the installation and dismantling of infrastructure.
The Contractors Hours of Work will be:
- 07:00 – 18:00 Monday-Friday
- 09:00-15:00 Saturday-Sunday (by approval only)
Whilst every effort will be made to minimise disruption to park users and the local community. Some activities may happen outside those proposed due to unforeseen circumstances.
Any changes will be made in consultation with and approval from Parks Victoria and other affected parties where possible and appropriate.
Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) remains open throughout the Grand Prix Race Period.
Access and car parking for MSAC during the Grand Prix Race Period between Tuesday, 19 March to Monday, 25 March, will be via the multi-deck car park with entry and exit only from the Albert Road and Cecil Street intersection. The southern car park will be closed during this time.
There will be no access through the entry off Aughtie Drive between Tuesday, 19 March to Monday, 25 March, inclusive. Foot traffic into the facility will be via the aquatic entry adjacent to the multi-deck car park.
To ensure you get to MSAC on time, we suggest you:
- Leave earlier than you would normally.
- Consider parking further from MSAC and walking to the facility.
- Use public transport.
For facility operating hours, visit melbournesportscentres.com.au/msac or call (03) 9926 1555.
Event activities will occur from Wednesday, 20 March, to Sunday, 24 March, from approximately 7:00 am - 7:30 pm daily. Event activities may be loud (e.g. track activity and air displays).
The use of soft foam disposable earplugs is advised for residents who would like to reduce noise levels.
For further information about Albert Park Reserve or recreational boating activities on the lake in the lead-up and during the event, please call the Parks Victoria (Albert Park Office): (03) 8427 2010 or visit parkweb.vic.gov.au.
It is recommended that pets sensitive to noise be kept indoors during track activity and aerial displays.
Dogs can be walked in Albert Park as per usual with the exception of fenced works areas and during the Grand Prix Race Period.
For a full list of event activities, please refer to the Track Schedule.
In 2024, AGPC and the City of Port Phillip will continue implementing a restricted parking zone for the local area. This will involve implementing temporary parking restrictions around Middle Park and Albert Park.
As a result of local resident feedback during the 2023 event, the restricted parking zone has been expanded significantly for 2024.
The area in which temporary parking restrictions will apply is highlighted in this map.
The following temporary parking restrictions will apply in the Restricted Parking Zone during the four-day event period, from Thursday, 21 March to Sunday, 24 March:
- Existing 4P zones will be adjusted to 90-minute zones
- Existing 2P or Permit zones, which only operate Monday to Friday (or Monday to Saturday), will be adjusted to also include Saturday and Sunday
- Existing Loading zones, clearways or Disabled parking bays will not be modified.
Properties within the Local Parking Area will receive two temporary parking permits in the mail to exempt them from temporary parking changes. The City of Port Phillip will issue these to all affected properties.
The council’s parking enforcement officers will patrol and enforce all signposted parking restrictions. All vehicles must comply with signposted parking zones or display a valid parking permit to be exempt from time limit restrictions. Illegally parked vehicles will be subject to fines and towaways for obstructing access.
Please visit the City of Port Phillip Parking and Transport page for further information.
Schools will notify parents directly of any changes to normal daily procedures.
If required, individuals can apply for a vehicle access permit during the mentioned dates by contacting the Community Relations Office, please email communityrelations@grandprix.com.au
Before, during and after the FORMULA 1 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2024, there will be security on-site at Albert Park.
For any security concerns or enquiries, please email communityrelations@grandprix.com.au or call (03) 9258 7100 during business hours. If you see anything suspicious, please call 000.