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Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit beside Bass Strait.

Motorsport

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

Set on the Island's south coast above Bass Strait, the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit hosts international motorcycle racing.

Last reviewed October 2026

Major race weekends

The MotoGP Grand Prix of Australia (official site, opens in a new tab) is scheduled for 23–25 October 2026, and the WorldSBK season opens at the circuit on 19–21 February 2027. See What's On for verified dates.

Visiting on non-race days

Editorial — to be verified

Circuit tours, go-karts and visitor centre details to be confirmed with Phillip Island Circuit.

Race-weekend planning

Editorial — to be verified

Traffic, parking and transport advice to be confirmed with event organisers closer to each event.

Sources

Keep exploring

Aerial view of Cape Woolamai's headland and surf beach on Phillip Island.

Coast

Cape Woolamai

A guide to Cape Woolamai on Phillip Island: coastal walks, The Pinnacles, the surf beach and what to know before you go.

Aerial view of Cowes township and foreshore on Western Port.

Towns

Cowes and San Remo

An introduction to Cowes, Phillip Island's main township on Western Port, and San Remo at the gateway bridge.

Two little penguins sheltering in coastal vegetation on Phillip Island.

Nature

Wildlife on Phillip Island

Where to see little penguins, koalas, fur seals and shorebirds on Phillip Island, and how to watch wildlife responsibly.