Albert Park
Home of the Australian Grand Prix. The perfect suburb for an exotic driving experience.
Every March, Albert Park becomes the centre of the motorsport world. The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix circuit wraps around Albert Park Lake, and for one weekend the quiet residential streets echo with the sound of the world's fastest cars. The rest of the year, those same streets are lined with Victorian terrace houses, established plane trees and a calm that belies the suburb's inner-city location.
Bridport Street is the local high street. Cosy wine bars sit next to independent bookshops. The Dundas Place cafe strip in Middle Park offers a similar vibe, just a short walk south. Albert Park Lake itself is one of Melbourne's best spots for a morning walk or run, with the city skyline reflecting off the water on still days.
Hiring a supercar in Albert Park is almost poetic. You can cruise the actual F1 circuit on public roads any day of the year. Take Aughtie Drive around the lake, past the pit lane area, down to the chicane near the golf course. It's a 5km lap that feels special every single time. From Albert Park, you're also minutes from St Kilda, the CBD and the West Gate Freeway for trips to the Great Ocean Road.
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Why Albert Park
Albert Park's unique claim to fame is that its public roads become an F1 circuit once a year. But even without the grandstands, the lakeside drive is genuinely special. The suburb's proximity to the CBD, St Kilda and the bay makes it one of Melbourne's most desirable locations for both living and driving.
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