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  Motor Racing The 2012 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX  

Albert Park, Melbourne
15 - 18 MARCH 2012 MELBOURNE


Experience the energy, excitement and power of Formula 1 in Melbourne this March. With a host of world class motorsport and entertainment on offer this is an event not to be missed!

Soak up all the adrenaline and atmosphere as Melbourne comes alive across an action packed weekend.
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
• 3 nights’ accommodation Melbourne
• 4 Day General Admission – 2012 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix
Accommodation Distance to circuit Room Type Twin/Double Single supplement
Budget        
Hotel Enterprize 4 km Classic $675 $419
All Seasons Kingsgate 4 km Standard $769 $529
Standard        
Ibis Little Bourke Street 4.5 km Standard $839 $610
Travelodge Docklands 4 km Standard $849 $615
Travelodge Southbank 3.5 km Standard $859 $625
Hotel Ibis Melbourne 6.5 km Standard $860 $620
Mercure Hotel Welcome 5.5 km Standard $865 $645
Mercure Hotel Spring Street 5 km City View $880 $670
Superior        
Oaks on Market 4.4 km Studio $895 $680
Swanston Hotel Grand Mercure 5.5 km Standard $950 $755
Citigate Albert Park 0.5 km Citigate $960 $715
Mantra on Russell 5.5 km Studio $980 $789
Crowne Plaza 4 km Standard $990 $790
Sebel Albert Park 0.5 km Citigate $1,020 $805
Crown Promenade 3 km Standard $1,025 $865
Novotel Melbourne, St Kilda 2.5 km Standard $1,030 $835
St Kilda Road Parkview 0.5 km Standard $1,039 $860
Mantra on Russell 5.5 km One Bedroom $1,060 $885
Novotel Melbourne on Collins 5 km Standard $1,069 $919
Mantra Southbank 4 km One Bedroom $1,135 $950


 

Accommodation Distance to circuit Room Type Twin/Double Single supplement
FIRST CLASS / DELUXE        
Grand Hyatt Melbourne 5 km Grand $1,130 $980
Sofitel Melbourne on Collins 5 km Classic $1,200 $1,049
TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS     Triple Quad
Hotel Ibis Melbourne 6.5 km Two Bedroom $870 $740
Mantra on the Park 5.5 km Two Bedroom $905 $769
Oaks on Market 4.5 km Two Bedroom $1,015 $850
Mantra on Russell 5.5 km Two Bedroom $1,025 $860
Mantra Southbank 4 km Two Bedroom $1,075 $895
Medina Executive Flinders St 5 km Two Bedroom $1,075 $895

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GRANDSTAND UPGRADES: (4 day passes)
General Admission
Allows you to enjoy the Grand Prix from a number of vantage points around the circuit and take in all of the entertainment and activities on offer! Included in the package price

Senna
An exciting position to be at the last Senna turn before the straight and pit entry. $179
Schumacher
Ideally positioned with fantastic views of the swerves into pit entry. $179
Clark
Located on the fast Lakeside section of the circuit, offering prime trackside viewing. $179
Waite
Best of both worlds, the thrills and spills of turn 11 and 12 with run offs on both sides of the track. $179
Fangio
Located in the main straight, opposite the start/finish line and pit garages. $329
Prost
Views of turn 15 & 16, pit entry and the main straight. $329
Jones & Brabham
One of the most popular positions on circuit, the first chicane action. $469
(Please contact us for Four Corner Grandstand Ticket options.)

BONUS INCLUSION - GP ADVANTAGE BENEFITS!
Book your 2012 packages before 14 December 2011 and become a Silver GP Advantage member to access these exclusive benefits: (not applicable to General Admission)
• A free “Behind the Scenes Day” giving you the opportunity to discover the stories behind the drivers and teams. Held on the Thursday before the big race, you can get up close to preview all the action with morning and afternoon Pit Lane Walks, a free breakfast, interviews, live
entertainment and special access to the Paddock Club viewing deck. (Additional nights will be required in Melbourne.)
• Access to the main starting grid on the morning of the big race with a “Main Straight Walk” where you can soak up the atmosphere and take your photo on pole position. Free entry to the GP Advantage bar and dedicated “Silver Members Only” area.
• A collectable souvenir ticket, lanyard and free merchandise item exclusively for Silver Members.
• Collectable GP Advantage souvenir ticket and lanyard.
• Book before September 30 for your chance to win a ride in a 2-seater Formula 1 car at the 2012 Formula 1™ Australian Grand Prix. In addition, you could win one of three “Course Car Hot Laps” and a paddock tour for you and a Friend*.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All tickets will need to be collected by passengers upon arrival in Melbourne. Tickets will be available for collection from the ‘Grand Prix Travel Ticket Collections window” located at Gate 1A at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
(adjacent to the Middle Park Hotel, off Canterbury Road, Albert Park) during the following opening times:
Wednesday 14 March 2012 - 12noon - 7.00pm / Thursday 15 March 2012 - 7.30am - 7.00pm / Friday 16 & Saturday 17 March 2012 - 10.00am - 7.00pm / Sunday 18 March 2012 - 10.00am - 4.00pm
Prices are per person in New Zealand dollars as at 05 August 2011 and are subject to availability at the time of booking.
A non-refundable deposit of $350 per person is required on confirmation of booking. Full non-refundable balance of payment is required on or before 09 December 2011.

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