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Visiting Australian Grand Prix 2020 in Melbourne?

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Dec, 2019
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Visiting Australian Grand Prix 2020 in Melbourne?
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Are you ready to go on an exhilarating ride with some of Australiaโ€™s best drivers? Do you love the thrill of high-speed races? If so, F1 Australia is an event you canโ€™t miss! The Australian Grand Prix is an annual event hosted right in Melbourne, and it draws thousands of spectators each year. If youโ€™d like to know more about Formula 1 in Melbourne and what you can do when you visit this vibrant city, read on.

What is the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit?

The Australian Grand Prix is a motor race featuring Formula One racers. Set in stunning surroundings, the drivers race on a track that combines low, medium and high-speed corners, several overtaking areas, and a few chicanes.

The Formula 1 Melbourne race is an adrenaline-charged event that has a 5.303 km circuit with 58 laps. Some of the best racers in the world come out to participate in the F1 Australia, and it conjures thoughts of glamour, meticulous teamwork and impressive technology. All of these things combine to create the perfect day out for the entire family.

Held on 15 March 2020, youโ€™ll see cars reaching over 300km/h while the fastest cars and world-class teams battle it out for the lead. This race is a yearly highlight in Melbourne, and you can be there in person to experience the excitement first hand.

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Why the F1 Australia is a Must-See Event

Sports fans congregate to Melbourne each year to experience this race in Albert Park. Not only does this race officially kick off the Formula 1 season, but itโ€™s arguably one of Australiaโ€™s best sporting events. There are dozens of activities for families, including displays, competitions, entertainers, stunts and post-race concerts.

The Australian Grand Prix may be on Sunday, but die-hard race fans know the events kick off the Thursday before. Thursday the 12th brings supercar demos, track events and the Porsche Carrera shows. These are excellent warmups to the main weekend event, and you can get up close to gorgeous cars. When Friday comes, take in two practice sessions for the Formula 1 drivers, and a qualifying race is on Saturday ahead of Sundayโ€™s main event.

Explore Melbourne and regional Victoria while attending F1 Australia

Youโ€™ll be able to take in:

  • F1 Fan Zoneย – The F1 Fan Zone is a chance to get all of your memorabilia signed by your favourite F1 drivers. There are Fan Forums, where youโ€™ll have the opportunity to interact with racing legends as well.
  • Melbourne Walkย – Racing legends arrive each day to the track via the famous Melbourne Walk, and this is a chance for fans to get up close and personal. Get an autograph or a selfie with your favourite teams!
  • M-Lane –ย The M-Lane is the heart of the Australian Grand Prix, where food trucks and entertainment collide. Take a few hours and explore Melbourneโ€™s thriving street art, music and food sectors.
  • F1 Centralย – F1 Central is where you can buy all of your racing gear and merchandise. Take a break from the festivities and browse the various race items.
  • Premium Automotive Showcaseย – F1 Australia is one place where you can see new state-of-the-art cars all in one place. This event showcases a host of new automotive releases from several leading brands, and you can admire them up close.
  • Kidsโ€™ Cornerย – Any child under 14 gets into the Kidsโ€™ Corner for free! Junior racing fans can partake in dozens of fun activities all day long.
  • Jaguar F-TYPE Supersprintย – Any event goer over 14 can ride along with a professional driver and experience Jaguarโ€™s legendary Art of Performance on a 540m driving course.
  • Innovation and Tech Hubย – World-leading tech companies will come to Melbourne and bring their products to the Innovation and Tech Hub. You can immerse yourself in state-of-the-art technology with hands-on booths and events.
  • Auto Avenue Car Clubs –ย Take a stroll through the Auto Avenue Car Clubs and view both new and classic cars. You can get up close and personal with sleek sports cars and buy merchandise.

You donโ€™t want to miss any of the fun or excitement, and it all starts on 12 March 2020!

What to See in Melbourne, Australia

Along with a host of events that go on the entire four days of the Australian Grand Prix, there are several sites to see and things to do in Melbourne. You can make a week of it and spend a few days before and after the Prix exploring this vibrant city. Must-see attractions include:

  • Eureka Skydeckย – Take a journey to Riverside Quay and go up to the adrenaline-inducing Eureka Skydeck. This place is an excellent introduction to Melbourne, as youโ€™ll find breathtaking views from the top. You can use the panorama as a map to plan your tour around Melbourne, but thereโ€™s one more dizzying thing to see before you leave. For the brave, go to โ€œThe Edgeโ€ and look down. The Edge is a glass box that allows you to suspend in the air.
  • Great Ocean Roadย – Melbourne is a short hour drive from the start of the iconic Great Ocean Road. Take a day and make the 243-kilometre route along Victoriaโ€™s coast and take in some of the most stunning sites in Australia. Come back in time to enjoy Thursdayโ€™s Australian Grand Prix kickoff events.

Twelve Apostles at the Great Ocean Road

Take a Private Tour for the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit

If you donโ€™t want to do the Australian Grand Prix on your own, a private tour company is an excellent option to help plan your trip. Local guides can show you hidden gems that you may miss when youโ€™re out and about by yourself, and they can help plan your entire itinerary to make sure you donโ€™t miss any of the excitement. A few popular tours include:

  • Melbourne City Sights Tourย – Sports, gardens and events.ย This city tourย will take you to Melbourneโ€™s must-see locations throughout the city. You can personalise this tour with any places youโ€™d like to see as well, including the Golden Mile, Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Parliament House, Fitzroy Gardens and more.
  • Essential Melbourne Experience Tourย – Thisย six-hour tourย starts with a two-hour bike ride through Melbourneโ€™s hottest areas. Youโ€™ll visit heritage buildings, Albert Park Lake, Federation Square and more.
  • Understanding the Real Melbourne Tourย – Melbourne is a melting pot of cultures, music and food. Youโ€™ll travel through Melbourneโ€™sย sporting precinct, the Golden Mile, beachside suburbs, laneways and arcades and more. Youโ€™ll leave with an excellent understanding of Melbourneโ€™s sports obsession.

Guided tours get you up close to spaces that may not be open to the general public. You can personalise the trip anyway you like to make it unique to your tastes, and itโ€™s a great way to immerse yourself in the local culture.

At Melbourne Private Tours, we create experiences so our guests can create memories that last them a lifetime. No matter if itโ€™s a short tour to get a taste of the city, or if itโ€™s a longer tour to see Melbourneโ€™s exciting sites, we have itineraries to suit everyone. Our guests know theyโ€™ll have a fabulous time from the beginning to the end, and weโ€™ll get them right in the excitement that comes with the Australian Grand Prix.

Melbourne grand prix circuit Things to do in Melbourne

Book Your Tour with Melbourne Private Tours!

Donโ€™t miss out on one of the best sporting events of the year!ย Bookย your Formula 1 Melbourne tour today! Enquire now and immerse yourself in this thriving city and a world-class event.

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