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Melbourne F1 Itinerary & Budget Planner 2027

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MelbourneRace weekend / 2027

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A perfectly timed race weekend.

From arrival to the chequered flag. Your days, built around the race schedule.

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1 / 3 · Local
ibis budget Melbourne CBDLocal energy
AUD 1,760estimated per person · excluding flights

The local fan.

Big race. Local discoveries.

Your ticket
Park Pass general admission
Your stay
ibis budget Melbourne CBD
Getting around
SkyBus Airport Express & Free GP Trams
At the table
Chinatown Dumplings & Local Pub Meals

Economy: Select flights to add their price to this tier.

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Budget Petrolhead (Park Pass GA + Free Trams)

Stay in the heart of Melbourne at ibis budget, with Park Pass access and city dining.

Estimated per person · 4 nights · two adults sharing.

Park Pass general admission
AUD 350
ibis budget Melbourne CBD
AUD 740

AUD 370 per room / night · 4 nights · 2 adults sharing

SkyBus Airport Express & Free GP Trams
AUD 50
Concessions & Free Water Refills
AUD 240
Chinatown Dumplings & Local Pub Meals
AUD 260
Merchandise, Connectivity & Extras
AUD 120
Mercure Melbourne Albert ParkThe sweet spot
AUD 3,385estimated per person · excluding flights

Comfort, with character.

Make yourself at home.

Your ticket
Reserved grandstand · Waite / Jones
Your stay
Mercure Melbourne Albert Park
Getting around
Airport SkyBus & Rideshare Splits
At the table
Laneway Dining & Craft Bars

Premium economy: Select flights to add their price to this tier.

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The Sweet-Spot Fan (Most Popular)

Stay at Mercure Melbourne Albert Park and pair a reserved grandstand seat with laneway dining.

Estimated per person · 4 nights · two adults sharing.

Reserved grandstand · Waite / Jones
AUD 895
Mercure Melbourne Albert Park
AUD 1,120

AUD 560 per room / night · 4 nights · 2 adults sharing

Airport SkyBus & Rideshare Splits
AUD 110
Concessions, Meals & Pints
AUD 480
Laneway Dining & Craft Bars
AUD 560
Merchandise & Personal Extras
AUD 220
Crown Towers MelbourneVIP · The exceptional
AUD 11,580estimated per person · excluding flights

Trackside, elevated.

Your weekend, beautifully considered.

Your ticket
Hospitality ticket
Your stay
Crown Towers Melbourne
Getting around
Private Airport Chauffeur & Transfers
At the table
Gimlet / Vue de monde Fine Dining

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Luxury VIP Experience

Make Crown Towers your base for a weekend of trackside hospitality, fine dining and private transfers.

Estimated per person · 4 nights · two adults sharing.

Hospitality ticket
AUD 5,850
Crown Towers Melbourne
AUD 2,450

AUD 1,225 per room / night · 4 nights · 2 adults sharing

Private Airport Chauffeur & Transfers
AUD 1,100
VIP Hospitality Catering
AUD 0
Gimlet / Vue de monde Fine Dining
AUD 1,500
Merchandise & Optional Activities
AUD 680

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    These are planning allowances for arrival at Melbourne Airport (MEL), not Avalon (AVV). Adjust airport clearance for domestic or international arrivals and the transfer for your hotel and transport choice. Allow for race-week traffic and confirm your hotel’s check-in time.

    Hotel allowances use the midpoint of each named hotel’s supplied 2027 AUD per-room/night planning band, split between two adults. These are estimates, not live quotes. Other trip allowances remain indicative. Confirm room terms, ticket prices and event transport separately.

    Accommodation follows the selected number of nights. Other costs change only where marked as daily. Moving itinerary stops does not change booking prices. Currency conversions use the rate date shown in the currency selector.

    Budget Petrolhead (Park Pass GA + Free Trams): Planning allowance only. Check the published 2027 day coverage, precinct inclusions and capacity restrictions before buying. Midpoint of the supplied 2027 room-night planning band, not a live quote. Standard room; confirm occupancy and terms. Planning allowance for a separate airport return fare and local travel. Check SkyBus pricing and the eligible GP ticket-holder travel corridors; the GP offer is not network-wide. 1 hot meal daily on-site + snacks; free water refills using personal bottle. Dumplings in Chinatown, counter meals at local pubs, and daily morning flat whites. Personal allowance for merchandise, connectivity and other trip expenses. Check entry requirements for your nationality separately and adjust this budget.

    The Sweet-Spot Fan (Most Popular): Indicative reserved-seat budget, not a live ticket quote. Compare the exact stand, days and seat options. Brabham membership is a separate product and is not included here. Midpoint of the supplied 2027 room-night planning band, not a live quote. Standard room; confirm occupancy and terms. Allowance for airport transport and shared local rides. Eligible GP tram corridors depend on the final event travel offer. Editable allowance for trackside meals, snacks and drinks across the weekend; current concession prices are not confirmed. Dinners on Flinders Lane, rooftop drinks in Fitzroy, and specialty coffee roasters. Editable allowance for team clothing and personal extras; meals and coffee belong in the separate dining budget. Check entry requirements separately.

    Luxury VIP Experience: Indicative hospitality budget, not a quote for Chicane Pavilion or Paddock Club. Products have different inclusions: confirm days, catering and access; pit walks are not assumed. Midpoint of the supplied 2027 room-night planning band, not a live quote. Standard room; confirm occupancy and terms. Allowance for private airport and local transfers. Confirm vehicle, journey count, waiting time and event access with the operator. Zero additional allowance assumes meals are included in your chosen hospitality package. Confirm inclusions and add a food budget if needed. Degustation tasting menus at Vue de monde, Gimlet at Cavendish House, and private cocktail lounges. Editable allowance for merchandise and optional activities. Any regional tour needs a separate availability and price check.