About Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is a 4.445 km motor racing circuit located at Ventnor on Phillip Island in Bass Coast, Victoria, overlooking Bass Strait. Internationally renowned as the venue for the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and the World Superbike Championship, it was first opened in 1956 and extensively redeveloped in 1988. The fast, flowing coastal layout is regarded as one of the world's most scenic and demanding circuits.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a coastal motorsport circuit with a 4.445 km track, pit building, grandstands and viewing mounds overlooking Bass Strait. The site includes a Visitor Centre with the Phillip Island Circuit History Museum, Go Kart track, cafe and gift shop. On non-event days visitors can take guided circuit tours, view the track and memorabilia, and experience hot laps or Go Karts. On race weekends the circuit hosts large crowds, displays and on-track action.
Key highlights
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4.445 km coastal circuit overlooking Bass Strait with 12 turns
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Host venue for the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) and World Superbike Championship
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Guided circuit tours with access to race control, podium and pit lane on selected days
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Phillip Island Circuit History Museum with racing memorabilia and vehicles