Phillip island MotoGP 2013
What a way to say goodbye, under clear blue skies Casey Stoner signed off at Phillip island on Sunday winning his 6th successive Australian MotoGP, 9 seconds clear of Spain's Jorge Lorenzoof with British rider Cal Crutchlow in third position.We'll be back in 2013 with details on the best Camper and Car rental deals for October 2013, we hope to see you back again.
Phillip Island's MotoGP is always a special event with spectacular island and ocean views providing the perfect backdrop to one of the fastest and most fluid race tracks on the MotoGP circit.
2012 will be extra poignant with Casey Stoner farewelling his Australian fans with his final Phillip Island appearance (on 2 wheels at least). Since 2007 Phillip Island has proved to be a successful hunting ground for Stoner with 5 consecutive wins and there's no doubt he'd love to sign off in front of his home crowd with a final win.
Not surprisingly this year's event is expected to be a total sell out with record breaking crowds in attendance and for those looking to stay down on the island or close-by, accommodation will be harder to come by. Booking early is the best mantra as hotels, motels, B&Bs and even the camping sites are quickly snapped up.
Over the past few years an increasing number of racegoers have turned to campervans as alternative accommodation taking the opportunity to explore beyond Phillip Island down into Gippsland and the surrounding area.
Phillip Island is host to more than its fair share of Caravan Parks (see below) with powered sites allowing you to enjoy the race days and share the camping experience from the comfort of a modern well equipped campervan.
If you're new to the campervan world you'll be surprised with how well equipped today's vehicles are. Double beds, fully featured kitchens and bathrooms and room to stretch out and relax reliving the day's race on the flat screen TV or catching a movie on the built-in DVD player. With 6 berth motorhomes at less than $40 per person per day the Campervan Rental option makes for a great deal too.
Contact the DriveNow Res team for more information on 1300 547 214 or visit our Melbourne Campervan Rental page for the latest deals and prices.
What
Australian MotoGP Grand Prix
When
26 Oct - 28 Oct 2012
Where
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, 138km South East of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Getting There
138km from Central Melbourne. Head out on the Monash Freeway (Princes Highway) to Pakenham. Turn right on the C422 to Koo Wee Rup and onto the South Gippsland Highway M420. Branch left onto the A440 Bass Highway and follow sign posting for Phillip Island.
More information
Campervan Ideas
Pick up a Campervan in Melbourne and extend your MotoGP holiday to explore Gippsland and Wilson's Prom.
Campervan Rates for Australian MotoGP Grand Prix
Ex-Melbourne
Min 5 days – based on Thursday 25 October to Monday 29 October 2012*
Britz- 2+1 berth Hi-Top Camper from $99 per day 2 berth Elite with toilet & shower from $180 per day
- 4 berth Voyager from $132 per day
- 4 berth Explorer with toilet & shower from $209 per day
- 4 berth Maverick with toilet & shower from $245 per day
- 5 berth Escape with toilet & shower from $221 per day
- 6 berth Renegade with toilet & shower from $227 per day
- 6 berth Frontier with toilet & shower from $233 per day
- 2 berth Breezer from $62 per day
- 2+1 berth Hi-Top Nomad from $86 per day
- 2 berth Wanderer with toilet & shower from $151 per day
- 4 berth Warrior from $128 per day
- 4 berth Quattro with toilet & shower from $208 per day
- 2 berth Crib from $69 per day
- 4 berth Grande from $99 per day
Tips
- Book early - Campervans sell out quickly. Booking early also ensures a cheaper rate
- Book your Powered Camper site with one of the Holiday Parks below - again book early they go fast
- Closest Campervan pick-up and drop-off point is Melbourne
- There are minimum rental periods - 5 days for Britz, Maui & Backpacker and 7 days with KEA
- Campers are easy to drive and well equipped - if you're new to Campervans you'll be surprised as to what you get these days
Map
Once you've booked your Campervan it's a good idea to secure a powered camp site. Phillip Island has several Holiday Parks including:
| Phillip Island Caravan Park 24 Old Bridge Drive Newhaven Phillip Island Vic 3925 +61 3 5956 7227 www.phillipislandcpk.com.au |
Anchor Belle Holiday Park 272 Church Street Cowes Phillip Island Vic 3922 +61 3 5952 2258 www..anchorbelle.com.au |
Cowes Holiday Park 164 Church Street Cowes Phillip Island Vic 3922 +61 3 5952 2211 www.cowescaravanpark.com.au |
| A Maze'N Things Holiday Park 1805a Phillip Island Road Cowes Phillip Island Vic 3922 +61 3 5952 2020 www.amtholidaypark.com.au |
Amaroo Holiday Park 97 Church Street Cowes Phillip island Vic 3922 +61 3 5952 2548 www.amaroopark.com |
Beach Park Tourist Caravan Park 2 McKenzie Road Cowes Phillip Island Vic 3922 +61 3 5952 2113 www.beachpark.com.au |