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At 2:50pm on the first Tuesday in November, the whole country tunes in. People that have no interest in horse racing have a bet.Belive me its true ( Speaking for myself) School children are allowed home early to watch it on TV. The entire state of Victoria has a holiday. Flemington, where the race is held, is a heaving glut of champagne, funny hats, colourful dresses, jockeys, punters, beautiful people, ugly people, normal looking people and those who are sort of non-descript – aka everybody. At least 150,000 people get to the track, and the same happens at every suburban and metropolitan race-track in the whole country. Australians go mad for ‘The Cup’, everyone becomes an expert and sweepstakes are held in offices, pubs, clubs, classrooms and parliament houses around the country. Leave a Comment Address: Flemington, Victoria
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| | | | Australian Formula One Grand Prix | Tip Rating:  | | | | |
I specifically went to Melbourne to see the Grand Prix, overall it was a pretty good event. Nothing beats actually being there next to the track where the cars are racing, you just can't really connect the same way watching it through the TV. In my opinion the Melbourne Grand Prix as an event wasn't as good as it's predecessor the Adelaide Grand Prix, the biggest difference being no after-race concert. The after-race entertainment consists of being able to walk along the track and check out pit lane through the wire fences. Also there aren't many parts of the track where the cars go slow. Albert Park is a picturesque setting though, with it's lake, palm trees and green grass. A General Admission ticket on race day was $95, for the money it's probably better to invest in a grandstand ticket for around $350 which covers all four days and guarantees a decent view. I recommend getting to the track at least three hours before the race starts. I got there an hour before and all the good spots I came across were jam-packed. If possible, find out from someone in the know where the best areas are. If played right the Grand Prix can be a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Ear plugs, hat, beverage, sunglasses, emergency poncho (foldable plastic raincoat), and lightweight chair if going early. Leave a Comment Theme: Sports WatchingAddress: Albert ParkDirections: Free Grand Prix trams set off from the designated parking areas around the city and from Flinders and Spencer street stations.Website: www.grandprix.com.au
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With the MCG, the tennis courts and the formula one circuit, there is always something going on sporting wise in this city. You can always try your hand at golf just outside the city or take a boat out for sailing, go swimming with dolphins or any other watersports you can think of. Surfshire is only a short drive out to the west...
Swimming and watersports gear must be a must?! Leave a Comment Theme: Sports Watching
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| | | | Bike, Hike, or Rollerblade St. Kilda Beach | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Almost year round, you can enjoy St. Kilda Beach is a great place to take a walk or ride a bike. This beach sees over 70,000 visitors a year, but even in the wintertime there are plenty of people hiking, biking, and rollerblading! They have separated the bike trails from the walking trails, so you do not even have to keep one eye peeled! After that, you can head onto the pier and enjoy a walk for some spectacular views of the city!
Walking shoes, bike, or blades! Leave a Comment Theme: Beach ActivitiesAddress: 1-40 Jacka BlvdPhone: (03)9209-6777Directions: Cross street: The Esplanade; Beaconsfield ParadeWebsite: http://melbourne.citysearch.com.au/profile/3144/
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