A spectacular oceanside circuit on an island off Victoria's coast. The fast, flowing 2.76-mile layout with its breathtaking coastal views is considered one of the best MotoGP venues and produces consistently thrilling racing.
Set in Phillip Island, Victoria, Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is a permanent racing circuit. A lap covers 4.448 km (2.764 miles) and 12 corners, run clockwise. Among its named corners are Doohan Corner, Siberia and Lukey Heights.
It opened in 1956. MotoGP and Supercars all race here. It holds roughly 92,000 spectators.
The island held the first Australian Grand Prix in 1928, won by A.C.R. White in an Austin 7 on a rectangle of unsealed public roads. Racing continued annually until 1935, then carried on with motorcycles until 1941, when the dust thrown up at the corners finally made it untenable.
The Phillip Island Auto Racing Club formed in 1952, bought 300 acres for £6,000, and opened a permanent sealed circuit in March 1956. That lasted only a few years: the 1962 Armstrong 500 tore the surface apart, the owners could not fund repairs, and the track closed. It was farmed for two decades, sold in 1985, and completely rebuilt before reopening in 1988. The layout runs along the coast with almost no run-off on the seaward side, and the wind coming off Bass Strait is a genuine factor.
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Hotel · 4.3 km from circuit · 7 min drive · 4.1 (1,725) on Google
Phillip Island, 2128 Phillip Island Rd, Cowes VIC 3922, Australia
Casual studio to 3-bedroom cottages in a relaxed resort with a restaurant/bar, 3 pools & a gym. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteAparthotel · 6.8 km from circuit · 10 min drive · 3.8 (145) on Google · $$
The Esplanade, Cowes, Phillip Island VIC 3922, Australia
Self-catering apartments in Cowes with bay views, the most popular MotoGP weekend accommodation. Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is a 10-minute drive away. Facilities include kitchen.
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 14.0 km from circuit · 16 min drive · 4.4 (1,307) on Google
145 Marine Parade, San Remo VIC 3925, Australia
Laid-back hotel offering a restaurant & a terrace, as well as a bustling sports bar. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteResort · 16.3 km from circuit · 19 min drive · 4.1 (2,089) on Google
17 Potters Hill Rd, San Remo VIC 3925, Australia
Upscale lodging with a bright bay-view restaurant, indoor and outdoor pools, and tennis courts. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 124.1 km from circuit · 101 min drive · 4.2 (903) on Google
Cnr. Cook &, Wood St, Flinders VIC 3929, Australia
Stylish, modern rooms, most with balconies, plus a restaurant, a bistro, free Wi-Fi and breakfast. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteResort · 136.2 km from circuit · 107 min drive · 4.6 (2,703) on Google · $$$$ · 5 stars
Trent Jones Dr, Cape Schanck VIC 3939, Australia
Coastal resort on the Mornington Peninsula, a scenic 107-minute drive to the Phillip Island circuit. Facilities include golf, spa, and pool.
Check pricesHotel websiteNearest Airport: Melbourne Airport (MEL) — approximately 162 km from the circuit
A ferry links Stony Point on the Mornington Peninsula with Cowes, and booking ahead is strongly advised. Parking at the circuit is limited, so many park in Cowes or San Remo instead; fees are collected on arrival.
Visiting Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit for a race weekend? Here are essential tips to make the most of your trip to Phillip Island, Victoria. The circuit holds up to 92,000 spectators, so plan for large crowds on race day.
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is in Phillip Island, Victoria. The nearest airport, Melbourne Airport (MEL), is about 162 km from the circuit.
6 properties are listed near Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, the closest 4.3 km from the circuit. Each one is listed with its measured distance from the circuit, and every entry links to the property's own site.