Guru By Gryfyn - Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2023, Phillip Island

Delays are likely heading to and from the Island on roads including the Monash Freeway, South Gippsland Highway, Bass Highway and Phillip Island Road for the three-day event, running from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 October.

It is likely there will be significant delays on Phillip Island Road when leaving Phillip Island on the Sunday following conclusion of the MotoGP, and potentially also on Monday 23 October. To assist with traffic flow, traffic management will be in place on Phillip Island Road at the Back Beach Road and Woolamai Beach Road intersections. It is recommended that you plan your journeys ahead of time to factor in such delays.

The ‘Homecoming Ride’ event will be commence from Marine Parade Car Park in San Remo from 12pm on Wednesday 18 October crossing Phillip Island Bridge to the circuit, Victoria Police will be accompanying riders.

To ensure vehicles leave Phillip Island safely and efficiently after the Moto GP on Sunday 22 October, the 'blue line' road marking system will be in place on the Melbourne-bound lane of Phillip Island Road. The blue line adds an additional lane of traffic for vehicles exiting Phillip Island by utilising the emergency lane, effectively doubling the capacity of the road.

Drivers and riders have a shared responsibility in ensuring each other’s safety.

Drivers need to remain vigilant at all times, as motorcyclists may be difficult to see. Use mirrors and do a head-check when changing lanes to make sure blind-spots are clear.

Motorcyclists are permitted to ride two-abreast, alongside one other rider, up to 1.5 metres apart.

Lane-splitting, the practice of motorcycle riders travelling at high speed between moving traffic, is not legal in Victoria. Lane-filtering however, travelling at up to 30km/h through stopped or slow-moving traffic, has been permitted since 2015.

Travel options from Melbourne to Phillip Island include:

• Train services linking Southern Cross Station with Stony Point to catch the connecting ferry, and with Dandenong to catch a regional bus 
• Coach services running from Southern Cross Coach Terminal, Thursday - Monday
• Ferry services between Stony Point and Cowes
• Regional bus services operating from Dandenong and Cape Paterson/Inverloch/Wonthaggi

Visitors can learn more and plan their journey on the event website at motogp.com.au/travel/getting-here

The Department of Transport and Planning is working closely with event organisers, emergency services, the Victorian Motorcycle Council and Bass Coast Shire Council to manage traffic flow and road safety during this event.

Phillip Island is home to a wide range of birds and animals that are particularly active at dusk and dawn. Injured wildlife can be reported to Wildlife Victoria on (03) 8400 7300.

Real-time traffic conditions are available at the VicTraffic website. The latest public transport information and network status is available at ptv.vic.gov.au or in the PTV mobile app.