| TRAVEL
Avalon Airport is situated on the Princes Freeway, between Melbourne and Geelong. The site is well marked and access is easy.
COMING BY CAR
From Melbourne
Avalon is about 55kms along the Princes Freeway from the West Gate Bridge.
From Tullamarine Airport
Take the Tullamarine Freeway to the Western Ring Road and then travel west along the Princes Freeway towards Geelong
From Avalon Airport (Jetstar Terminal)
An internal transport service will be available to carry passengers from the Avalon Jetstar terminal to the Airshow site.
From Geelong
Avalon is about 18kms along the Princes Freeway. Signs will direct you to the turn off and ample parking is available.
CAR HIRE
Thrifty is the Official Supplier of Hire Cars for the 2009 Event. Please visit their website www.thrifty.com.au for further information.
COMING BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT
By Train
V/Line fares to Avalon Airport during Australian International Airshow
(10 - 15 March 2009) |
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From Melbourne to Avalon Airport (return)
includes Metropolitan Zone 1 & 2 travel |
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| Adults: |
$16.00 |
| Concession/Child: |
$11.00 |
| Family (2 Adults & 2 Children): |
$43.00 |
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From Geelong to Avalon (return)
includes Geelong Transit System travel |
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| Adults: |
$ 7.00 |
| Concession/Child: |
$ 5.00 |
| Family (2 Adults & 2 Children): |
$18.00 |
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| From Lara to Avalon Airport (return) – shuttle bus only |
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| Adults: |
$ 7.00 |
| Concession/Child: |
$ 5.00 |
| Family (2 Adults & 2 Children): |
$18.00 |
From other locations in Victoria
Patrons travelling by V/Line from other locations in regional Victoria pay the applicable fare to Lara, plus the cost of the shuttle bus fare between Lara and Avalon.
V/Line tickets to Avalon during the Airshow are available for purchase from:
- V/Line stations
- V/Line agents
- V/Line Call centre – 136 196
- Premium metropolitan stations
By Bus
The bus will depart from Flinders Street outside the front of St Pauls Cathedral
| Please purchase tickets through Ticketmaster |
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136 100
Operator assisted calls
Monday - Saturday: 9am - 9pm
Sunday: 9am - 5pm
Automated sales 7 days a week, 8am - 11pm |
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| Internet: |
www.ticketmaster.com.au |
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| In Person: |
Visit your local Ticketmaster outlet |
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| Fax Ticketmaster: |
+61 (0)3 9696 3012 |
The bus departs Melbourne:
Friday 13 March 2009: 1pm – 1.45pm
Saturday 14 March 2009 and Sunday 15 March 2009: 7.30am – 8.30am
The bus departs Avalon:
Friday 13 March 2009: 9.30pm
Saturday 14 March 2009 and Sunday 15 March 2009: 4.30pm
| Bus Ticket prices are (return): |
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| Adults: |
$ 30.00 |
| Concession: |
$ 25.00 |
| Child: (5-14): |
$20.00 |
By Air
Jetstar has regular scheduled flights to Avalon. For bookings and availability please visit the website www.jetstar.com. An internal transport service will be available to carry passengers from the Avalon Jetstar terminal to the Airshow site.
For those passengers arriving at Tullamarine Airport there is no direct service to Avalon Airport. Patrons will need to catch an airport bus from Tullamarine to either Geelong or Southern Cross Station in Melbourne. These services are provided by Gull Bus (Tullamarine-Geelong) www.gull.com.au or Jet Bus (Tullamarine-Melbourne) www.jetbus.com.au.
For those utilizing the Melbourne service, you will then need to catch a train from Southern Cross Station (Spencer Street) to Lara Station. A free shuttle bus operates from Lara Station to the Airshow site.
Charter Aircraft are welcome and are able to fly directly into the airshow site (times must be booked with the Organiser). Your local airport will be able to advise you if charter flights are operated in your area.
Private light aircraft may also fly direct to the Airshow. Arrival and Departure times must be booked with the Organiser. Please visit the Flying In section of our website for further information and enquires.
ACCOMMODATION
The events calendar in March 2009 is a busy time with several major sporting and cultural events attracting both interstate and international visitors to Victoria.
The ever stylish city of Melbourne has ample World class accommodation available to suit all budgets and location needs. Avalon Airport is just a short drive along the Princes freeway or a comfortable train ride from Southern Cross Station.
However because it is a busy month we encourage you to make your accommodation booking as soon as possible
Of course, many other accommodation options exist outside of central Melbourne, including many at provincial cities less than an hour’s drive from the Airshow site at Avalon.
| GEELONG |
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Airshow host city Geelong
is just 20 minutes by road
from Avalon Airport and is
the ideal location for anyone
requiring accommodation with
quick and easy access to
the Airshow site.
Geelong is Victoria’s
largest provincial city
and many of its fine accommodation
options are situated overlooking
beautiful Corio Bay.
The city boasts a vibrant
restaurant and retail precinct.
Geelong is the gateway
to the Surf and Shipwreck
Coasts and is also home to
a number of world-class wineries
and vinyaerds.
For further information
visit the website here |
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| BALLARAT |
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Victoria’s historic
gold city of Ballarat boasts
a wide range of accommodation
options and a host of world
class restaurants.
It is situated 80 kilometres
north west of Avalon, about
one hour by car.
Ballarat was the hub of
the Victorian gold rushes
of the 1850s and its wide
avenues and opulent public
buildings reflect the extravagance
and wealth of the period.
For more information visit
the website here
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PENINSULA |
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This magnificent peninsula
is home to a number
of bayside villages and towns,
the largest being Queenscliff.
A number of superb guest
houses, hotels and boutique
bed and breakfast options
are situated within the
precincts of this beautiful
and historic town.
Queenscliff proudly displays
its maritime heritage and
has a fine array of restaurants,
bars a cafes.
Queenscliff is east of Geelong,
about 50 minutes by car from
the Airshow site at Avalon.
For more information visit
the website here |
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| TORQUAY |
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The Surf Coast resort
town of Torquay lies less
than an hour’s drive
south–west of Avalon.
This popular and picturesque
town offers quality accommodation
at a number of hotels,
motels and serviced apartments.
Each summer and autumn nearby
Bell’s Beach and Jan
Juc become a Mecca for surfing
enthusiasts from throughout
the world.
For more information visit
the website here |
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| LORNE |
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The beautiful resort town
of Lorne is about 90 minutes
drive from the Airshow site
at Avalon. It boasts a large
number of excellent accommodation
options and numerous bars
and restaurants.
The drive into Lorne takes
one along the Great Ocean
Road and past some of the
most magnificent coastal
scenery in the world.
For more information visit
the website here |
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Photographs of Queenscliff and Torquay
courtesy Steve Ryan and www.greatoceanroad.org
| Accommodation
Information |
Geelong
Otway Tourism
For information
on accommodation and
tourism in and around
Geelong |
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1800 620
888
Free call within Australia
7 days per week from
9am to 5pm. |
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+61 (0)3
5222 2900 |
CAMPSITE
A special airshow campsite in nearby Lara provides a place to stay during the Airshow.
Bring your own tent, caravan or campervan and enjoy the convenience of our free shuttle bus service to and from the Airshow site. The campsite will be open from Friday 6 March to Monday 16 March 2009.
All sites at the Airshow are unpowered and the use of BBQs, gas lanterns, generators and naked flame is not permitted. We can cater for tents, caravans or campervans and showers, toilets and catering facilities are also provided for your convenience.
Online bookings for the campsite are NOW CLOSED.
For bookings, please contact the campsite manager on 0409 428 533.
For further information please download the campsite general information document and the campsite regulations.
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