We can assist you in booking tickets, flights, hotels, transfers, sightseeing or any taylor-made papckages locally, or to other destinations in Australia. A trip to Sydney is highly recommended for overseas visitors.
International flights arrive at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport, 22 kilometres north west of the city. A taxi from there to the city centre is inexpensive. .
Melbourne's parks, beaches and open spaces make it pleasurable city to walk around. Everything is quite spread out, but the city's cheap and convenient tram system makes getting about easy. There are several stops near the Albert Park circuit, which is two kilometres south of the city centre.
If hiring a car, don't forget to pay the automatic motorway toll, and have plenty of coins handy as most inner city parking is metered.
Where to go?
There's something for everyone in Melbourne, as you'd expect from a city known for being the arts, culinary and sporting capital of Australia. To name just a few daytime attractions: the Aquarium, the old Gaol, Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Cricket Ground, the Ian Potter Centre and Chinatown. In the evenings, don't book early for dinner. Melbourne's bustling nightlife doesn't kick off until around 9pm, and don't go clubbing until gone midnight - unless you suffer from claustrophobia and like an empty dance floor...
Phillip Island, home of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix is 140 kilometres south east of Melbourne. The bikers are often testing at around the time of the Formula One Grand Prix, so you might get to see some action.
For those in search of some Grand Prix nostalgia, go to Adelaide and drive the old Grand Prix track, which hosted the Australian race from 1985 to 1995.
Price:
from AUD 1,000 Rates and availability are subject to change without notice.
Valid Until:
1st March 2012
Event Info:
In 1996 Melbourne held the first round of the world championship. Until 2005 the race had always been the season-opener, but that changed for 2006 due to the Commonwealth Games being staged in Melbourne until mid-March. Melbourne is Australia's second largest city, one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan on earth, with plenty to do both day and night. The climate in late summer is perfect, the people are friendly and, to top it all, the Grand Prix is one of the most well organised of the year, and has become very popular with drivers and fans alike, and the party atmosphere of Melbourne keeps them coming back year after year. "Melburnians are sports-mad," says local hero Mark Webber. "The climate allows for a very outdoor lifestyle, so people are always doing something." "You're totally spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants, so you could spend the whole time eating if you wanted," adds Webber. "I take a look at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and tootle down the Great Ocean Road, which is an easy drive away."
Circuit Info
The Formula One Australian Grand Prix is set in beautiful surroundings with artificial lakes to the south of the city, circuiting over roadways through cricket fields, combining high-, medium- and low-speed corners, a couple of chicanes and several overtaking areas in braking zones.
Circuit address
Albert Park , 220 Albert Road South Melbourne , Victoria 3205
Set in mown parkland, the circuit is easy to walk around. That makes general admission an appealing ticket to have on race day. But there are lots of grandstands too, particularly at the beginning and end of the lap, divided into three basic ticket prices. Remember to take sun cream and a hat. Even in March, the days are long and the rays are strong.
In the evenings, don't book early for dinner. Melbourne's bustling nightlife doesn't kick off until around 9pm, and don't go clubbing until gone midnight - unless you suffer from claustrophobia and like an empty dance floor...
Rates:
Corporate Hospitality Race Viewing Only Options 2012 Rates
3 day shared package (fully inclusive of food and beverages) Upper $2,650 (per ticket) Lower $2,400 (per ticket) 3 or 4 day private package (non-inclusive of food and beverages and minimum numbers apply) Upper $2,050 (per ticket) Lower $1,850 (per ticket)
Turns 1
-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 -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 $1,550 (per ticket) (non-inclusive of food and beverages and minimum numbers apply)
Turns 1 & 2
-Open-fronted marquee structure with solid internal walls -Internal dining tables -Fully carpeted -Entrance sign with your company or group name - Flat screen televisions showing all the racing action live on Grand Prix TV
3 day shared package $1,650 (per ticket) (fully inclusive of food and beverages)
3 or 4 day private package $1,050 (per ticket) (non-inclusive of food and beverages and minimum numbers apply)
Turns 3, 4 & 15
-Reserved dining seat per guest -Undercover and open-fronted silk-lined marquee -Company logo signature(subject to minimum tickets purchased) -One official program per ticket
Shared package (fully inclusive of food and beverages) Saturday & Sunday Package $1,250 Friday only $625 Saturday only $725 Sunday only $925 (prices are per ticket)
Between turns 12 & 13
-Fully inclusive of food and beverages -Reserved dining seat -Morning tea, Buffet lunch, Afternoon tea, Sparkling, beer, Wines and Soft drinks -Evaporative cooling -Table signage with your company or group name -Outdoor viewing deck -Facility hosts to assist you and your guests
Common Features:
Flat screen televisions showing all the racing action live on Grand Prix TV
A transferable corporate ticket-choose a different guest each day
One official program per ticket
Sunscreen and earplugs
Note:
All tickets are for 3 days Friday - Sunday, except specified otherwise
All private facilities have a requirement for min. no of participants, generally 40-60
3 day hospitality including food and drinks
Packages are subject to availability and changes.
Booking fee applys, additional courier fee may apply.
For customised packge or group enquiry, email vip@poshx.com
Grand Prix Ball 2012
Ensure you’re at one of Melbourne’s social events of the year. The 2012 Formula 1™ Australian Grand Prix Ball will once again set the social scene alight through glamour and style. The night will see you wined and dined with electrifying entertainment that only the Grand Prix ball can deliver.
Show your support of The Alannah and Madeline Foundation through the Grand Prix Ball charity auction, with unique money-can’t buy items, and other great memorabilia. The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is a national charity which works to protect children from violence and its devastating impact, with Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary of Denmark as the international patron, the Hon Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister of Australia the National Patron and the Hon John Brumby, Premier of Victoria as the Victorian Patron.
Enjoy distinguished company and superb entertainment in a night you’ll never forget.
Please ask your specialist for further details.
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