Formula One help

[Shell]

Hi guys

i need some help from you locals!!

Will be in Melb for the F1...have a couple of questions:

firstly I'm staying in Sth Yarra - can i walk to the track at Albert Park from there? It looks close on the map...but yknow how it is...can sometimes be deceiving I'm staying on Punt Rd near Fawkner Park if that's any help.

also, what's the best way to get from the airport? Taxi would be the easist, but is there a cheaper way? Train?

and lastly...where's some good places to eat in Sth Yarra (walking distance). Chapel Street?

any help/advice appreciated!!

thanx

Shell

[blind_elk]

It's 1-2 km - easy walking distance.

There is a bus service (Skybus?) into the city, then No 8 Tram will get you there (drops at Punt / Toorak). I think the bus drops at Spencer St station, so might need a tram (any Burke St) up to Swanston St - ask at Spencer St.

Sorry, can't help you with eats.

PS Come and say hello at the Shannons Show'n'Shine, near Turn 10 (Ask for Greg)

[doxximus]

if all else fails, use the trams, or get out of our state!

whats happening with unions for F1?

[TSTG33R]

You're in one of the best areas in Melbourne for food, alot of great cafes along chapel, and some excellent restaurants along Toorak road stretching from Chapel up to Punt road in all price ranges from the favourite vic skyline place of BBNT near South Yara station to the exceptional french restaurant France Soir (some of the best french food I've ever eaten, and I've been to France) on Toorak road closer to Punt Rd. Your culinary needs will be well catered for in the area you're staying!

As doxx said you can always get a tram to the Grand Prix, they will be packed so little hope of any tickets being checked....but I guess the inspectors will be out in force over the weekend.

Hope you enjoy Melbourne!

Paul

[blind_elk]

Trams are free to GP ticket holders

[TSTG33R]

Even better!

[Daz]

You can always go up to Fitroy St in St Kilda

[Jamezilla]

I live in Sth Yarra - lots to eat around there

Let me know when you in town - I'd be happy to show you around the local burg.

[torque]

Yes your in a good position to eat, You will not have any trouble there. Last year the tram service was free it didnt matter if you had a GP ticket or not. How are the inspectors going to inspect all the people in the tram if they are constansly full??

Have fun....I know I will

If you see a Guy with a Prancing Horse tattoo on his left arm, please say hi....That would be me.

[Shell]

thanks guys!!!...you're a great help...i don't really know my way around Melb, haven't been there since i was little (except for a quick drive-by at Xmas)

blind_elk.... 1-2 kms, excellent, that's easy done, have stayed that distance from the Indy track a few times and was an easy walk..

TSTG33R...thanx for the restaurant advice, will look at Toorak Rd too. French place sounds good! don't think i've ever been to French restaurant actually...i usually go Italian...mmmm love Italian

Jamezilla..thanks for the offer! i think the apartments I'm in are a bit dodgy, but seems like a nice area, so i don't really care cos they were CHEAP and I only just booked (2 weeks b4 the event LOL) so there's not much choice hehe

torque! sif I'd talk to someone with a prancing horse tattoo!...hahaha just jokes..

p.s. if anyone is available 8.30pm next Thursday, we'll give u petrol money to take us from the airport to Sth Yarra!

[torque]

That was a good one Shell..Now I have one for you Dude.

Whenever you go to a Formula one event, Always make sure you back the right Horse......hehehe

Have Fun

[GTRgeoff]

PS Come and say hello at the Shannons Show'n'Shine, near Turn 10 (Ask for Greg)

And if Greg is rude ask for Geoff....I'll be the one smothered by pit babes or helping out Ozemail

No I'm not really from Melbourne. I have a place in Canberra as well but really want to be in Brisvegas....just have to be here for a while.

[Shell]

I have a place in Canberra as well but really want to be in Brisvegas

well...that sounds exactly like me lol

torque :upurs:

check back here when JPM takes the chequered flag and you have to hide that prancing horse tatt lol....

[Jamezilla]

Shell: Might be able to airport run. Looks like I'll be out that way...

Will let you know on Tue next week.

[GTRgeoff]

Is that socially uncouth thing allowed on the streets again?

Shelly, take ear plugs I'm told. Or maybe it will be the Val!!

[NismoR34]

...i usually go Italian...mmmm love Italian

Have to agree with that!

If you find yourself in the heart of chapel st [between toorak rd and malvern rd, near Jam Factory] there are quite a few italian places, Cafe Sienna next to Frostbites and Kush across the road serves italian food plus yummy cakes Oh and good coffee too. Both places are licensed too

[Shell]

thanks Elad! yep, licensed is essential LOL

Geoff: earplugs...packed

The Val?? as in a Valiant?

just quietly I'm hoping for the Lada

thank you so much James (wasn't expecting anyone to actually offer!)...and if you can't make it that's fine - please don't go out of your way or anything

[NismoR34]

Licensed = fully stocked bar [just in case you thought it was byo]

You'll have a great time.

[TSTG33R]

Love Italian and Love F1, well you gotta go to Lygon Street in Carlton! a real buzz when the formula ones are in town!

[Shell]

heh i've heard about Lygon St

was actually gonna stay in Carlton, but i missed out by 1 day on a room at the hotel i was going to stay at

Do lots of cars cruise Chapel St and around that area too?