Phillip Island MotoGP 2011, Who's going?

[Saurav Verma]

Hi, :-)

I am planing to visit philip island for 16th Oct 2011 race day, flying auckland to melbourne one way for NZ$139.00, GA tickets:AU$90

than fly to New Delhi after....

[crazyv]

Hi, :-)

I am planing to visit philip island for 16th Oct 2011 race day, flying auckland to melbourne one way for NZ$139.00, GA tickets:AU$90

than fly to New Delhi after....

Thats a cheap one way flight! Which airline is that from?

I am hoping to make it again this year but the cheapest return is $412 via JetStar and its not exactly enticing (for 2 days that I will be there for lol)

[Saurav Verma]

i checked jet star again, now it has gone up to $169.00

mate, this is my first time there.. just wondering if i bus from MEL can i sleep near roadside, campign area etc? coz most of the backpackers are fully booked.
I am in for sunday race day..

thnx for help !

[crazyv]

Last year we stayed at a backpackers in St Kilda and came via bus to Phillip Is. (2hrs) on Sat and Sun.

I suppose you could stay at the camping grounds at the track but you will need to sort out tent/warm clothing/food etc.

It may be hard getting accommodation at the Is. but it would be the preferable choice, unfortunately I don't have much insight. Do a search on this forum and see what others have done in the past. I know there is a couple of backpacker places there.

My advise if your staying at the Island (even just visiting for the final day) is that you should take/prepare for a bitter cold experience!! Phillip Is can give you something similar to the last 2 days we have been having here in NZ (or worse!)

Which makes is amazing that the riders can actually battle the strong winds on the track.

my 2c

[raziel1983]

Hi, :-)

I am planing to visit philip island for 16th Oct 2011 race day, flying auckland to melbourne one way for NZ$139.00, GA tickets:AU$90

than fly to New Delhi after....

Yep all booked in, 4 nights at the grand medina in melbourne, tickets for all 3 days in the lukey heights stand, and a rental car to make the trip each morning!

[rachprice]

You will love it!! Will blow your mind how fast they go watching in the flesh! Its great to have a stand cos you can walk round the track to look from different views but will always have your spot!