2026 Australia F1 Travel Guide

Your guide to attending the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park on March 5-8. Advice for F1 fans on buying race tickets, where to stay and what to do in Melbourne.
Metropolitan Melbourne has been the host of the Australian Grand Prix since taking over from Adelaide in 1996. The Albert Park race is one of the best-attended races of the season – and for good reason. The Melbourne race is relatively inexpensive to attend, with four action-packed days of racing. Home star Oscar Piastri has given the Australian crowd more to cheer about in recent seasons!
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2026 Australian Grand Prix Tickets
Tickets sell out fast for the Australian Grand Prix. How and where to buy F1 tickets for the 2026 race and advice on general admission, grandstand & hospitality tickets at Albert Park.
Where To Stay in Melbourne
Albert Park is strategically located between the CBD and St Kilda beach, easily accessible via free trams on race weekend. Recommended places to stay include the CBD, St Kilda, South Yarra, Southbank and Docklands.
How to Get Around
Make the most of public transport during your visit to Melbourne. Advice for F1 fans on getting around the city for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix and the best ways to get to Albert Park Circuit.
Trackside at Albert Park
Find information about entering the circuit, the F1 schedule, support categories and trackside activities in our complete trackside guide for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park.
Australian Grand Prix Facebook Group
Join our Facebook group for fans attending the 2026 Australian Grand Prix. Have your questions answered by our friendly community of race-going F1 fans.
Budget Planner
How much does it cost to attend the 2026 Australian Grand Prix? Learn more about the the price of F1 tickets, accommodation & spending money with our budget planner.
Race Facts and History
A record-breaking crowd of 465,000 fans attended the 2025 Australian Grand Prix across four days, which was won by Lando Norris and McLaren. Learn more about the history of the race, which has been held in Melbourne since 1996.
What to See & Do in Melbourne
From sports museums and cricket grounds, to road trips and markets, there’s something for everyone in Melbourne. What to see and do, where to eat, nightlife & the best shopping in the city for F1 fans attending the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.
Race Week Events
Melbourne is a vibrant city of sports, entertainment & festivals. Updated annually, here’s some ideas to keep you busy away from the track, with the top events happening during race week at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix.
Start Planning Your Trip to Australia
Tourist Visa
With the exception of New Zealanders, all foreign visitors to Australia need to obtain a visa in advance of their trip. Most visas can be obtained electronically without payment and are issued swiftly and painlessly. For more information, click here. For specific advice on obtaining a visa for Australia, we advise visiting the website of the Australian Embassy located in your own country.
Weather
The Grand Prix is held in March during the first month of the Australian autumn (fall). Average daily temperatures in Melbourne in March are around 24°C (75°F), with minimum temperatures at night around 13°C (55°F). You can reasonably expect good sunshine and temperatures as high as 30°C (86°F), but a cool change is never too far away and rain is not uncommon. Melbourne’s weather can be a bit of a lottery at the best of times so be prepared!
Health
Australia is a first world country and you shouldn’t be concerned about getting any particular inoculations before arrival. Medical facilities are world class. Ensure you have adequate travel insurance in place before traveling to Australia as medical treatment in Australia is expensive.
Safety
Melbourne is generally a very safe city, but you should still take normal precautions such as leaving valuables in your hotel safe and not carrying too much cash, particularly when out late at night. There is a strong police presence in Melbourne which also helps to improve the safety of the city.
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About Australia
Australia, the world’s sixth largest country by total area, is a stable and well-developed democratic nation with a multicultural population of 25 million and the thirteenth largest economy in the world as measured by GDP. Melbourne is the capital of the state of Victoria and the second largest city in Australia, with a population of close to 5 million. The city is often voted among the ‘most liveable’ cities in the world.
Australians are renowned for their friendliness and will have no issue in passing the time of day or discussing the weather with a complete stranger. Australia is one of the world’s most multicultural nations and Melbourne, being the second largest city, has a large diaspora from all corners of the globe. Prominent migrant populations in Melbourne are from Italy, Greece and the Balkans. More recently, Melbourne is also home to immigrants from Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Melbourne is widely regarded as the cultural and big event capital of Australia. Other major sporting events in the city throughout the year include the Australian Open tennis Grand Slam and the MotoGP race on nearby Philip Island. Melbourne is also the home of Australian Rules football (AFL) and boasts Australia’s most iconic sporting ground, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
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