VENUE GUIDE
Getting there
Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne
By the F1 Weekend team ยท Sources: Formula 1 timetable (gate times estimated from it)
The 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park Circuit runs four days โ Thursday through Sunday, March 5โ8. 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 โ Food & Dining, Adventure, Culture, Day Trips, and Nightlife โ 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 โ 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.
Estimated gate times
Estimated: about 2 hours before the first track action each day. Check your ticket for the official gate times.
Thursday
First on track: Porsche Carrera Cup & Supercars 09:45:00
Friday
First on track: Free Practice 1 12:30:00
Saturday
First on track: Free Practice 3 12:30:00
F1: Qualifying 16:00:00
Sunday
First on track: Race 15:00:00
Things to Do Between Sessions
Albert Park is 3 km from the CBD โ every session gap is an opportunity to explore Melbourne's food, culture, and nightlife.
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