VENUES:

Flemington Racecourse, Sandown Racecourse, Bundoora Park are home to the Christmas Spectacular.

We are very happy to hold the Christmas Spectacular at these world class venue's as they offer plenty of cover, parking and easy access from all directions.

Directions - Flemington Racecourse:

Flemington Racecourse,
Epsom Road, Flemington, Victoria
Melway ref.: Map 28, G12.

Map:

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Catch the No. 57 tram from the corner of Elizabeth and Flinders St. Trams stop at Flemington Drive off Epsom Road.

Buses

Private charter buses should enter at Stables Drive (off Smithfield Rd at Gatehouse Drive Intersection) and will be directed to the bus parking area.

Free Car Parking

Patrons enjoy Free Carparking entry from Flemington Drive off Epson Road.

Santa's Christmas Spectacular Helicopters Arrival

Melbourne Cup Helicopters are the exclusive helicopter provider for Santa's Christmas Spectacular. City (Melbourne CBD) to Flemington (Helipad). Shelter provided at Flemington helipad. VIP Buggy transfer from helipad to main entrance.

Directions: Sandown Racecourse

Sandown is situated 25kms from the city along the princess Highway and regarded as the premier entertainment complex in Melbourne's south-east. The course is easily reached by car or train. Melway reference : 80 C9

Map:

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By car

There is ample car parking at the course. Sandown Racecourse is located 25 kilometres from Melbourne's city centre and can be reached by following Dandenong Road/Princes Highway and also via Springvale Road. The turn-off to the racecourse is clearly sign posted. Access is also available via the Monash Freeway. Take the Springvale Road exit (turning right into Springvale Road from Ferntree Gully Road), turn left onto the Princes Highway, then take the racecourse turn-off. There is ample complimentary car parking available at the course.

By Train

There are regular trains from Flinders St to Sandown Park running from 8am, check time table as not all trains stop. and also regular trains returning to the city from 3pm.

Directions: Bundoora Park

Bundoora Park
1069 Plenty Road, Bundoora
VIC 3083
(15km from Central Melbourne and 20mins on the Ring road from the West)

Melways Reference: Map 19 F4

Map:

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Parking

Free Carparking at Christmas Spectacular Event Site Reserve Area's 1- 6 TURN LEFT Hardiman St Entrance Bundoora Park.

Public Transport

Tram

Catch the Route 86 Tram - Docklands to Bundoora RMIT (Plenty Rd/McKimmies Rd).
Stop 61 on Plenty Road stops opposite the main entrance to Bundoora Park (one stop after La Trobe University).
A short 2 - 3 minute walk to the nearest playground/BBQ area, or a further 7 - 10 minute walk along River Red Gum Ave to Coopers Settlement.

Bus

Catch Route 563 - Greensborough - Northland (via Apollo Parkways - South Morang - Mill Park - Bundoora - Mt. Cooper).
Nearest stop: On Plenty Road 50 metres from the corner of Fairway Drive.
Alternatively, catch a bus to the La Trobe University bus interchange and walk an additional 5-7 minutes along Plenty Road to Bundoora Park.
For more public transport information please call 131 638 or visit the Metlink Melbourne website: www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au.

Cycling

Plenty Rd and High St are the major cycling corridors within Darebin, travelling North to South of the municipality.
Specific bike lanes are available on Murray Rd and Gower St, Preston or Dundas St and Victoria Rd, Thornbury.