Pepperstone’s VIP Manual

Australia F1 GP 2025 Experience


Pan Pacific Melbourne	Stamford Plaza Melbourne
DFO South Wharf, 2 Convention Centre Pl, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia	111 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
+61 3 9027 2000	+61 3 9659 1000
Nearby Transport	Nearby Transport
Trams:
D18 - Casino/MCEC (Clarendon St) → Tram Routes 12, 96, 109	Exhibition St/Collins St (Stop 7) – 2-minute walk, serviced by routes 11, 12, 48, and 109
D124 - Batman Park (Flinders St) → Tram Routes 70, 75, City Circle (35)	Russell St/Bourke St (Stop 7) – 3-minute walk, serviced by routes 86 and 96
D125 - Spencer St/Collins St → Tram Routes 11, 12, 48, 109
Trains & Metro:
Southern Cross Station (1.2 km, 15-min walk)	Parliament Train Station – 7-minute walk, connecting to multiple metro and regional lines
Flinders Street Station (1.7 km, accessible via tram)	Flinders Street Railway Station – 12-minute walk, Melbourne’s main train hub
Buses:
Bus Route 237 (via Lorimer St) → Connects to Southern Cross Station	Bus Route 234 & 236 (via Flinders St) → Serves South Wharf & Docklands

Iconic Stops

Signature Bites

1. Flinders Street Station & Federation Square 🏛️

2. Hosier Lane & Street Art Alleys 🎨

3. Queen Victoria Market 🛍️

4. Eureka Skydeck 88 🌆

5. St. Kilda Beach & Luna Park 🌊

1. Flat White Coffee ☕

(Market Lane Coffee, Proud Mary, or Patricia Coffee Brewers.)

2. Lune Croissants 🥐 (Lune in Fitzroy or the CBD)

3. South Melbourne Market Dim Sims 🥟

4. Hot Jam Doughnuts (Queen Victoria Market) 🍩

5. Chicken Parma (Pub Classic) 🍗 (The Napier Hotel or The Lincoln)

Important Notes	Visa & Entry Requirements 🛂 Ensure your visa is ready for a smooth entry into Australia!
Weather	Melbourne Weather in March 🌤️ Season: Early autumn Temperature: 14°C – 25°C (57°F – 77°F) Weather: Mostly warm, but can be unpredictable (cool mornings, warm afternoons) Rainfall: Occasional showers, but not too heavy ✅ What to Pack: Light clothes for daytime (T-shirts, dresses, jeans, shorts) A light jacket or sweater for cooler evenings Comfortable walking shoes Sunglasses, hat, and sunscreen (UV can still be strong) Small umbrella or raincoat (just in case)
Currency	Currency & Payments 💳 Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD) $ Payment Methods: Credit/Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX widely accepted) Contactless Payment (Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayWave) 💰 Tipping: Not required but appreciated (rounding up the bill is common).
Transport	Transport & Getting Around 🚋🚖 Public Transport: Trams, trains, buses (use Myki card) Free Tram Zone: Covers the Melbourne CBD (no ticket needed!) Rideshare Apps: Uber, Bolt, DiDi, Ola ✅ Get a Myki Card: Available at train stations, 7-Eleven, or online.
Others	Time Zone & Electrical Plugs ⏰🔌 Time Zone: AEDT (UTC+11) – Until early April (Daylight Saving Time) Power Plug: Type I (230V, 50Hz) – Same as New Zealand & China ✅ Bring an adapter if your country uses different plug types.