Key Dates & Deadlines
Hotel bookingMelbourne CBD hotels book out 4–6 months before race weekend. Book accommodation as soon as your ticket is confirmed.
Myki cardRequired for Melbourne trams — the main transport to Albert Park. Buy and top up at 7-Eleven, train stations, or online. Do this before race weekend.
Bag checkNo published bag size limit and no clear-bag rule, but every bag can be searched. Keep drinks sealed, and leave alcohol, glass and hard-cased eskies behind.
Transport planNo car parking at Albert Park. Decide: tram (load Myki card), walk (3.5km flat route from CBD), or rideshare drop-off (book address in advance). Decide before race morning.
SunscreenAustralian UV runs high well into autumn, and it does not follow the temperature — a mild, overcast Albert Park day still burns. Pack SPF 50+ and apply before leaving the hotel each day.
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