Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is a venue in or near Melbourne that is most often used for Motor Racing
Heaps of parking on-track with heaps of traffic jams to go with it! Organisers try their best to get fans in and out of the track as best they can, but allow plenty of travel time. Follow all the directions of officials as you get closer to the track who will guide you. Parking is also cash only, so have some moula with you.
Closest township is Cowes or San Remo with both having the normal, standard pub setup with tap beers and bistro type menus with all the pub favorites. The track isn't walking distance from either however and with all the action happening on-track throughout the weekend, it's not normally something race fans take part in.
Phillip Island is located about 1.5 hours from Melbourne in good traffic. Around racetime, this can blow out to up to 3 hours however depending on when you leave Melbourne.If you want to take the stress out of the drive, you can book a coach from Southern Cross Station or other pick-up points from $45.If you've got a spare $750, you can get a seat on a helicopter from the Melbourne CBD and avoid all the traffic altogether!
Like all motor racing events, there are various options depending on what you want. Grandstand tickets on the home straight and other popular stands can reach $330-$2000. The Bass Strait Stand will give you a great view of the riders coming down the home straight and into the first few corners.Ground passes which allow fans to walk around the track are the cheapest option. All tickets are pre-purchased either through the Australian Moto Grand Prix website (www.motogp.com.au) or Ticketmaster.