VENUE GUIDE
GETTING
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Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne
The 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit runs four days — Thursday through Sunday, March 5–8. Between each session there are gaps ranging from 90 minutes to 4+ hours, and Melbourne's Central Business District is just 3 km from the circuit. F1 Weekend matches each gap to a curated list of activities: a laneway food tour before FP1, a beach walk between sessions, a winery dinner after qualifying. Over 30 experiences across 5 categories — Food & Dining, Adventure, Culture, Day Trips, and Nightlife — are listed with prices, duration, and the session gap they fit. Use the AI itinerary builder to get a personalised race weekend plan in 60 seconds, or browse by category and filter to your available time. Melbourne is one of the world's most liveable cities and deserves more than the grandstand — this is how you see it properly.
HOW TO GET THERE
Tram
RecommendedRoutes 1, 6, 16, 64, and 67 all stop near Albert Park. Take tram 96 to St Kilda Road / Albert Road or Route 1/16 to Fitzroy St.
Walk
15-minute walk from Flinders Street Station via St Kilda Road. Pleasant route through the Central Business District and along the lake.
Rideshare / Taxi
Drop-off at Aughtie Drive gates. Expect surge pricing during session start/end. Book in advance or walk a few minutes from nearby drop zones.
Drive
LimitedLimited race-day parking. We strongly recommend public transport. If driving, book park-and-ride at Royal Botanic Gardens or nearby Central Business District lots.
GATE OPENING TIMES
Gates open 2 hours before the first session each day.
Thursday
Porsche Carrera Cup & Supercars
Friday
Free Practice 1
Saturday
Free Practice 3
Sunday
Race
Things to Do Between Sessions
Albert Park is 3 km from the CBD — every session gap is an opportunity to explore Melbourne's food, culture, and nightlife.
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