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Pinhead · 07-03-2008, 10:24 AM

I went to the Melbourne GP at the start of my 3 week holiday back in 2002. A great event, well organised and easy to get to by Tram. Hotel room rates do skyrocket during the event though. I ended up having to communte in from Mentone to get a reasonable rate. Then again I didn't book until Jan.

I was in Melbourne only 3 days of my 3 week holiday but loved it so much I decided to apply for permanent residency. I lived in Melbourne for 6 months in 2004 before returning to the UK to earn some dosh before returning to Oz next February permanently. Melbourne is a fantastic city to live in with endless places to eat & has a very 'european feel' to it & with the most 'British' weather in Oz.
I've been to a lot of places in Oz & would recommend that everyone at least check out Melbourne before deciding where to settle.

Re the GP & earplugs.
When I went they were selling 'GP kits' for a few bucks that had ear plugs, sunscreen & a rain cover (always a good idea in Melbourne in the autumn!).
I would recommend getting a grandstand seat opposite a tv screen to get the most out of the race. They start around $400 a ticket for the full 3/4 day event rather than $99 for a general admission with no seat. It's worth going for at least 2 days (1 + race day) to see all the cars on show, etc.

If you want a great view of the race track & Melbourne try a trip up the Rialto tower, costs about $20 each but well worth it for the view on a sunny day.

07-03-2008, 10:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Pinhead Life not fair,get over it Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 597	I went to the Melbourne GP at the start of my 3 week holiday back in 2002. A great event, well organised and easy to get to by Tram. Hotel room rates do skyrocket during the event though. I ended up having to communte in from Mentone to get a reasonable rate. Then again I didn't book until Jan. I was in Melbourne only 3 days of my 3 week holiday but loved it so much I decided to apply for permanent residency. I lived in Melbourne for 6 months in 2004 before returning to the UK to earn some dosh before returning to Oz next February permanently. Melbourne is a fantastic city to live in with endless places to eat & has a very 'european feel' to it & with the most 'British' weather in Oz. I've been to a lot of places in Oz & would recommend that everyone at least check out Melbourne before deciding where to settle. Re the GP & earplugs. When I went they were selling 'GP kits' for a few bucks that had ear plugs, sunscreen & a rain cover (always a good idea in Melbourne in the autumn!). I would recommend getting a grandstand seat opposite a tv screen to get the most out of the race. They start around $400 a ticket for the full 3/4 day event rather than $99 for a general admission with no seat. It's worth going for at least 2 days (1 + race day) to see all the cars on show, etc. If you want a great view of the race track & Melbourne try a trip up the Rialto tower, costs about $20 each but well worth it for the view on a sunny day.