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Australian Formula One Grand Prix

Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Ranked #63 of 157 attractions in Melbourne
4.0 of 5 stars 65 Reviews
Type: Race Car Tracks
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

It always rains this time of year and you get all the country folk come up from the city to watch so not really exciting for the young tourists who wish to pick up.

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Perth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Living in Victoria for a year, it was a must to go and see this world class event. To be in the middle of a beautiful city and to have the amazing action and entertainment right there was awesome. The pontoon across the river was not only fun but a great way to highlight the setting that the race is... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Fantastic event, I have been twice now. Last time with an overseas visitor who loved it. Lots of other entertainment besides the main event

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Ballarat, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Up close to the worlds best motor sport. Right in the heart of the City. Great food and entertainment all around the park

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

a blight on our environment - waste of tax payers money; environmentally inexcusable with our knowledge today of what we do to help and hurt our planet; messes up a variety of clubs' activities well past the preparation for and the event itself as there is much to do to repair the grounds etc; tax payers who use the park... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

It is Formula 1 and the best form of motor racing so what's not to like about it? We should never even think about losing this event.

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

so easy.. great access from anywhere in the city. so close trackside you can feel them.

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Melbourne, Australia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Noise, noise and more noise !!! I know this is to be expected but I would hate to live nearby. Very elitist environment

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

i sat on the main straight and it was an amazing experience!

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The worst place ever to hold a Grand Prix. Please move it to Dubai and give the streets back to the people of Melbourne

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