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| Because Goto was a rookie for so many years, he knows all the ins and outs of all tracks on next season's calendar. He really would like to share this information with you, as his favorite racing fan. On this page you will find everything you need to know about your favorite track! |
World Superbike Phillip Island
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| LOCATION: WORLD / AUSTRALIA / WESTERN PORT / PHILIP ISLAND |
Situated in Western Port, Philip Island is a place of natural beauty, sandy beaches, tranquil wetlands and unique wildlife experiences. The island is recognized as having some of the most consistently reliable and varied surf conditions in the country. So besides motor racing, the island has hosted various surf events in the past, such as the Rip Curl Pro in 2005 and the Roxy Pro Women's Surfing Festival. |
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| TRAVEL TO AUSTRALIA |
| The nearest international airport is Melbourne Tullamarine. The airport is located at a distance of 85 KMs from the circuit. To get from the airport to the venue you can rent a car at the airport. If you do noit like to drive yourself you can go by bus. Skybus offers a shuttle bus service from the airport to Melbourne Town Hall and city hotels. This service operates 24 hours, 7 days. Buses run every 10-15 minutes throughout the day and every 30-60 minutes overnight. Visit www.Skybus.com.au for more information. |
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| TRAVEL TO THE CIRCUIT |
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| By car |
| The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is approximately two hours from Melbourne. If you are travelling by motorcycle or car from Melbourne, access to the Circuit is via CityLink, Monash Freeway and South Gippsland and Bass Highways to San Remo, then across the San Remo Bridge to Phillip Island. From the Monash Freeway, signs will clearly identify the route to the Circuit, which will include clear directional signs to the Official Circuit parking areas. |
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| By public transport |
| There is a bus that leaves from Melbourne Town Hall every raceday morning at 7.30 am. It takes around 90 minutes to get to the track. At 5.30 pm the bus leaves the track and gets back to Melbourne Town Hall. |
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| ACCOMODATION |
| If you want to book a hotel in Philip Island or the surrounding areas in advance, we can offer you a great service. Please check out the website from our U.K. based hospitality partner www.toursareus.co.uk and browse their special package deals. |
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| SIGHTSEEING |
| Australia is a beautiful country with the most impressive nature. Really worth a visit are the Penguin Parade, Koala reservation Centre and Churchill Island. Penguin Parade is an island adventure featuring unique wildlife experiences, tranquil wetlands and breathtaking coastlines. It's really funny to see the famous penguin parade at sunset! Award winning eco tourism centres at the Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island, provide a fascinating insight into the world of koalas and the island heritage. You just can't miss it... |
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| THIS NEEDS YOUR ATTENTION |
| During events like WSBK, traffic becomes particularly heavy. So please leave early to be at the venue in time. The main road on the island (Phillip Island Road, running between the towns of Newhaven and Cowes) normally operates with two lanes. To aid efficient flow of traffic, a blue line on the road comes into effect adding an extra lane. Reduced speed limits are applied during these times. |
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