Australian Grand Prix Grand Tour
Australian Grand Prix Grand Tour
Your journey begins in Adelaide with a couple of days enjoying the region’s best productions: fine wine, beautiful countryside, and of course, a visit to the Tailem Bend Motorsport Precinct. From here, you’ll begin your cross-country run to Melbourne, taking in a carefully curated selection of iconic coastal and country roads in South Australia and Victoria. The tour concludes in Melbourne just in time for the Grand Prix, with plenty of extras and surprises along the way.
In addition to being a rare opportunity to enjoy your favourite car on incredible roads, the tour also includes a series of fantastic overnight stays and dining experiences, including a private dinner in the motoring museum at The Bend.
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Day 1 - Arrival | Optional Barossa Valley Wine Tour
For interstate guests, arrive into Adelaide. Local and interstate guests who wish to join us are welcome to opt into an afternoon tour of the Barossa. In the evening guests will meet for a welcome apéritif followed by dinner at the hotel's AGFG-hatted fine dining restaurant.
Day 2 - Drive Day One
Your first day of driving will be a warm-up cruise through the twisty roads of the Adelaide Hills, following sections of the Classic Adelaide rally. Along the way, the group will stop for lunch at a renowned winery. In the early afternoon you'll return to the hotel where you'll enjoy a signature wine tasting followed by a relaxed dinner in the garden.
Day 3 - The Bend | Optional Adelaide Hills Wine Tour
Today guests has the option to join us at The Bend for a track day using their own car, or to enjoy the circuit's vehicles for a series of activities. Guests who would prefer to enjoy a day away from the tarmac can instead opt for a tour of the Adelaide Hills, including lunch. In the evening the group will convene for a private dinner at The Bend's motoring museum.
Day 4 - Second Drive Day
Your second drive day from Adelaide to Melbourne will take you on the coastal route that follows alongside the magnificent Coorong National Park. Your accommodation that evening is a boutique property set among carefully manicured English gardens. In the evening you will enjoy a relaxed BBQ dinner hosted by the hotel's award-winning restaurant
Day 5 - Third Drive Day
Your journey to Melbourne for the F1 Grand Prix cuts inland today through a series of national and state parks. Over the course of the day, the convoy will leave behind the sandy coastline for a quintessential Aussie bushland backdrop. That evening you will stay at a picturesque lakeside hotel that is home to an iconic restaurant.
Day 6 - Fourth Drive Day
Today is the final day of your luxury getaway from Adelaide to Melbourne. The route will take you east into the Yarra Ranges on a series of fantastic driving roads. After a final lunch, those joining us for the F1 Australian Grand Prix will continue onto Melbourne to begin the weekend's festivities.
Day 7 - Optional Weekend: F1 Australian Grand Prix
For those who have opted to join us at the F1 Australian Grand Prix, on Friday you can enjoy the free practice sessions and your first taste of our hospitality suite for the weekend. After the excitement of the day, explore Melbourne’s scintillating nightlife or make a reservation at one of our favourite restaurants in the area.
Day 8 - Australian F1 Grand Prix: Qualifying
Take in Qualifying at Albert Park for the F1 Australian Grand Prix. From our private hospitality suite, you will again enjoy a prime viewing location along with premium catering, an open bar and live entertainment outside of the activity on the track. Today we also suggest using the suite as a base while exploring the grounds.
Day 9 - Australian F1 Grand Prix: Race Day
Today, the real competition commences. After a thrilling Qualifying, on Sunday we head into race day. Settle into your favourite spot in our private suite ready for the action to unfold, while enjoying gourmet bites and champagne. After the thrills and excitement of the day, continue your explorations of the city's vibrant dining scene and nightlife.
Day 10 - Farewell + Departures
Today you can enjoy a sleep-in after the excitement of the F1 Grand Prix and a leisurely start to the day before onward travel plans from Melbourne.