Melbourne
🏟️ Address: Albert Park Circuit, 12 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria, 3206, Australia Directions in Google Maps
Albert Park Circuit is located south of central Melbourne, surrounding Albert Park Lake. Visitors are encouraged to use public transport to access the circuit, as no public parking is provided.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Albert Park Circuit. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Parking is not provided at the circuit, but fans can use car parks elsewhere in Melbourne. During the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend, free GP Express tram services are provided from the city to the circuit. See the Train Travel section for more details.
Some local car parks that offer weekend parking include:
Taxi and ranks are located around the circuit:
From Melbourne city centre or St Kilda, the journey is approximately 10-20 minutes and the fare is typically around AUD $20.
Ridesharing services can drop-off and pick-up at Gates 1, 2, 3, and 10.
Several local bus routes include stops close to the circuit:
Trams are the most convenient way to reach the circuit, particularly during Grand Prix weekends, when ticketholders can take trams to the circuit for free. Popular tram routes include:
The closest Metro Train station to the circuit is Prahran, approximately 1.2 km (14 min) walk from Gate 9. Prahran is on the Sandringham line, which runs between Sandringham Station and Flinders Street Station.
For individual service times and stops, check out the Albert Park Journey Planner.
As a major Australian city, Melbourne is stocked with a full range of accommodation options to suit every taste and budget.
Albert Park offers a delicious range of food and drink options. In recent years, Grand Prix offerings have included Pinchy's Lobster and Champagne Bar, which serves lobster rolls, snapper croquettes, truffle fries, and king crab tacos, and Zero Gradi for award-winning pizza and hand-churned gelato. Hunky Dory offers fish and chips, and comfort food abounds at Mac and Cheese Diner. Sweet treats are also available, with cheesecakes from Stix, baked goods from Bistro Morgan, and smoothies from Boost Juice.
Prices are not outrageous, but are higher than you would find outside the circuit. Alcohol is widely available from many different stands, alongside soft drinks, and free water fountains are located all around the venue.
There are 8 entry gates at Albert Park. With the exception of Gate 1, which is reserved for grandstand ticket holders, fans can use any gate to access the circuit.
The circuit offers both permanent and temporary toilets, with the majority being temporary. There are enough facilities for queues to stay reasonably short, but just before the main race begins is always likely to be the busiest time.
A designated helipad is provided adjacent to Gate 10. Private helicopters can land here, subject to landing fees. Registration and insurance declaration forms must be provided to Professional Helicopter Services in advance.
To book or to submit any enquiries, contact Professional Helicopter Services at +61 3 9580 7433 or operations@phs.com.au.
There are dedicated drop-off locations near Gates 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, and 10 for fans travelling to the circuit by an bicycle and scooter.
Neuron and Lime have parking zones and fans are asked to store electric bicycles and scooters in dedicated parking locations.
The circuit is around an hour's walk from the Melbourne CBD, but it is much closer to South Melbourne. From St Kilda, the walk is approximately 900 m (11 min) to Gate 10.
Toilets
Accessible toilet facilities are available all around the circuit.
BindiMaps
The circuit is BindiMaps enabled. This free app offers audio, map and text navigation optimised for people with disabilities, covering detailed points of interest, facilities, and amenities.
Comfort Corner
New in 2022 was the Comfort Corner, located near the Kids Zone at Lakeside Stadium. This is a quiet room designed for any visitors who need a sensory escape space while at the circuit.
Customer Service
Customer Service Booths are located close to the Fan Forum Stage and behind the Atrium.
First Aid
The main first aid station is located behind the Fangio Grandstand.
The following items cannot be brought inside the circuit:
Albert Park Circuit has a capacity of approximately 80,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
12 Aughtie Drive, Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria, 3206, Australia.
