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Getting Here

Thanks to the TAC

Plan ahead and make sure you don't miss a moment of the action at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2025.

With more options than ever before, our goal is to make your journey down to Phillip Island as stress-free and straightforward as possible.

Beware of wildlife/animals when travelling to the event. Slow down on roads where wildlife is present.


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Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

381 Back Beach Road
Phillip Island
Victoria 3922
Australia


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TAC Pause Stop

The TAC Pause Stop program encourages motorists to pull over, take a break and recharge so everyone can get to their destination safely.

Here are a few ways to avoid drowsy driving:

  • Be sure to get a good night’s rest before you travel
  • Take a break every two hours on your way
  • Take a 15-minute powernap if you feel drowsy
  • Share the driving where possible

Plan a Pause Stop at Visitor Information Centres or stop for a coffee recharge along your journey. Check the map below for a Pause Stop on your travel route.

A pause from the road might save your life.

Travel Options

Make your journey down to Phillip Island as stress-free and straightforward as possible with plenty of travel options.

Catch-a-Coach

One-way Catch-a-Coach trips are available to and from Melbourne (Southern Cross Station) and Phillip Island.

Coaches will depart Southern Cross Station for Phillip Island between the following times:

  • Friday - 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Saturday -  6:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Sunday - 6:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Arrive at the Southern Cross Coach Terminal between these times and hop on the next available coach.

Explore Catch-a-Coach Tickets

 

Pick-Up Locations

  • Melbourne CBD: Southern Cross Station Bus Terminal
  • Cranbourne (Sunday): Cranbourne Highway Service Road, in front of KFC (Departs at 7:30 AM)
  • Clayton (Sunday): Monash University Clayton car park, off Wellington road (Google Maps: Location, Nearby Parking) (Departs at 7:00 AM)

Click here for details on a wheelchair-accessible bus

 

All Catch-a-Coach services drop off and pick up at Gate 3 on Gap Road at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, with the following exceptions:

  • Thursday one-way service: Departure at 2:00 PM from Southern Cross Station. Drop-off at Gate 1, followed by Cowes V/Line Bus Stop (Thompson Ave/Chapel Street)
  • Monday one-way service: Pick-up at Cowes V/Line Bus Stop at 11:00 AM (Thompson Ave/Chapel Street), followed by Gate 1 at 11:30 am.

 

Coaches depart the circuit from Gate 3 back to Melbourne during the following periods:

  • Friday and Saturday: Depart between 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
  • Sunday: Depart between 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

The last coach departs the circuit when the gates close. Please leave enough time to get to the Gate 3 coach stop before the gates close.

 

Grand Prix Shuttle Service

There are four Grand Prix Shuttle services that operate to/from the circuit:

  • Cowes Central,
  • Cowes West-Ventnor,
  • San Remo – Cape Woolamai, and
  • Rhyll - Silverleaves

The Grand Prix Shuttle service departs from Gate 1 of the Circuit until 6:00 p.m. and from the Grand Prix Circuit Visitor Centre Car Park from 6:00 p.m. until midnight.

The service will be operating at a higher capacity across all event days. For the most up-to-date information and timetable, click on the link below.

Click here for the most up-to-date Grand Prix Shuttle service information.

 

Regional Bus Services

Dandenong to Cowes

V/Line operates a coach service from Dandenong Station to Cowes, the main township of Phillip Island. Bookings are essential

V/Line Website

 

Cape Paterson/Inverloch/Wonthaggi to Circuit

South Coast Bus operates a service between Cape Paterson/Inverloch/Wonthaggi and Gate 3 at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the event.

Patrons wishing to travel to/from the Inverloch and Wonthaggi areas should contact South Coast Bus directly. Bookings are essential.

South Coast Bus Website

 

Wonthaggi to Cowes

South Coast Bus also operates a PTV route service from Wonthaggi to Cowes. Bookings are not required.

South Coast Bus Website

Melbourne Suburban Train Network

Trains can be taken to the following locations to link up with services to the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit:

For train timetables from within the suburban network, please use the trip planner on the Public Transport Victoria website.

 

Regional Train Network

Regional V/Line train services connect with the Melbourne suburban network at Southern Cross Station.

For train timetables from within the V/Line network, please use the trip planner on the Public Transport Victoria website.

Ferry

A fast cat passenger ferry operates daily between Stony Point on the Mornington Peninsula and Cowes, Phillip Island. The travel time is approximately 20 minutes.

For timetables, fares and online bookings, please visit www.westernportferries.com.au.

Booking online is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Airports and Transfers

Enjoy easy access from two international airports, with excellent transport links across Victoria.

  • 162 kilometres (101 miles) from Melbourne Airport
  • 190 kilometres (118 miles) from Avalon Airport

 

SkyBus

SkyBus offers quick and frequent service to Southern Cross Station from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine). SkyBus can be taken to Southern Cross Station to link up with Catch-a-Coach service to the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit.

Information, Timetable and Book Tickets

 
Helicopter

The quickest and easiest way to get to the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2025 is by helicopter! Leave traffic and parking problems behind as you travel in style between the city and the circuit in under an hour.

PHS offers charter helicopter flights from Essendon, Moorabbin, and Tyabb Airports direct to the Phillip Island Circuit.

  • Essendon Airport Transfers
  • Moorabbin Airport Transfers
  • Tyabb Airport Transfers

The helipad at the circuit is located to the west of Gate 7.

Book Online

 

Helicopter Scenic Flights

Get a bird's-eye view of the MotoGP™! A scenic helicopter flight will take you on two laps of the Circuit (approximately 6 to 9 minutes), providing a unique view of the Circuit and stunning photo opportunities of Phillip Island and the Bass Strait.

Scenic helicopter flights can be booked in person at the Helipad outside Gate 7, or at the ticket sales booth located at GP Expo.

You can also book online before the event by visiting our helicopter partner PHS's website. Pre-bookings do not lock you into a particular time or date, just keep hold of your voucher and present it at the helipad when you are ready to fly.

Wondering how to get to the helipad at Gate 7 if you’re on the other side of the circuit? Holders of a voucher for the Scenic Flights can catch a ride to the Helipad via the VIP Hospitality Shuttle.

Book Online

 

Helicopter Landings

For those who wish to fly their own helicopter to the circuit, you will need to register and complete a Helicopter Landing Registration Form.

For all details relating to helipad landings, please contact PHS on (03) 9580 7433 or email operations@phs.com.au.

If you are travelling by motorcycle or car from Melbourne, access to the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is:

  • via Citylink (M1) or Eastlink (M3) tollways
  • Monash Freeway (M1)
  • South Gippsland Highway (M420)
  • Bass Highway (M420) and Phillip Island Link Road (B420) to San Remo
  • Phillip Island Tourist Road (B420) and Back Beach Road (C478) across Phillip Island

From the Monash Freeway, signs will clearly identify the route to the circuit, which will include clear directional signs to the circuit parking areas. For regular traffic reports, tune in to 3AW or Triple M radio stations.

 

Taxi

For taxi service on Phillip Island, please call (03) 5952 2200. The Taxi Rank is located at Gate 3, on Gap Road North. Please note, taxis are in high demand during the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2025 weekend and long delays may be encountered.

 

Circuit Parking

Parking is available at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit. Access is via Gate 2 on Back Beach Road. Parking is available for cars and motorcycles. The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2025 utilises destination parking (parking based on return destination), therefore allowing an easier exit each day.

All vehicles will be parked between Gates 1 and 7 and patrons can enter the circuit via either of these gates.

All public parking must be paid for upon arrival at the car park (cash and card accepted). Parking cannot be purchased prior to the event.

The main public car/motorcycle parks are available at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Cowes Return Parking

  • Melbourne Return Parking
  • Motorcycle Parking
  • Accessible Parking (More details)

 

External Parking

  • Lukey/Siberia Parking - Melbourne Return Parking for cars and motorcycles. Located near Gate 3
  • Patton’s Parking – Cowes Return Parking for cars and motorcycles. Located opposite Gate 1.

More Information

 

Park and Ride

Parking in town at either Cowes or San Remo is also recommended. The Grand Prix Shuttle service can then take you to/from the circuit. For more details, see the Grand Prix Shuttle Service details.

 

Cloaking at the MotoGP™

Cloaking is available for all patrons at the event. Secure cloaking is located at the Public Storage facility within the Circuit Motorcycle Parking Area near Gate 1.

Motorcycle helmets are not permitted at the event, but can be cloaked. Patrons can also cloak any other riding gear (e.g., boots, gloves, jackets, and vests).

Prohibited items and big and bulky items that are not allowed into the event, such as eskies, fireworks, and bicycles, will not be accepted.

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