Whether you’re travelling interstate or from overseas, Victoria has a multitude of transport options to get you here – by air, bus, train, car or boat.
Flights, accommodation, care hire and activities can be booked through a web portal established by Wotif and the Australian Sports Foundation who are helping the Victorian Laser Association run the event. www.wotif.com/sport
By booking through this portal you are assisting us put on great events for you. Bookings don’t have to be only for the Laser events. Any bookings will assist us run regatta’s that:
- Ensure the events are world class, and memorable for all the sailors and spectators.
- Raise awareness of the impact of human activity on the world’s ocean through our association with www.sailorsforthesea.org
For every travel booking you make at www.wotif.com/sport – whether it’s for your own leisure travel, your team’s travel, or even a family member or friend’s business travel – a small percentage of your booking will go to the Australian Sports Foundation and to the Victorian Laser Association. To use wotif.com/sport:
- Make sure www.wotif.com/sport is the last page you’re on before you click through to the checkout page.
- If you don’t see a club code field or the Australian Sports Foundation logo above, refresh your search by visiting www.wotif.com/sport.
- Make sure you enter the Club Code ASF044059 when prompted on checkout.
- Remember that funds will not be received by us if you cancel the booking.
By Air
Melbourne (Tullamarine) Airport (IATA: MEL, ICAO: YMML), colloquially known as Tullamarine Airport, is the primary airport serving the city of Melbourne, and the second busiest airport in Australia. It is located 23 kilometres (14 miles) north of the city centre, adjacent to the suburb of Tullamarine and operates without any curfew 24/7.
The airport features direct flights to 33 domestic destinations and to destinations in the Pacific, Europe, Asia, North America and South America.
Avalon Airport (IATA: AVV, ICAO: YMAV) is located in Avalon, Victoria 50 kilometres (30 mi) south-west of the state capital Melbourne and 15 km (9 mi) north-east of the city of Geelong. Avalon is currently served by passenger airline Jetstar Airways, which began domestic flights in 2004. AirAsia has recently commenced flights direct flights between Avalon Airport and Kuala Lumpur.
From Melbourne Airport to Geelong
Convenient – catch the Gull Geelong bus direct to McKillop Street Geelong. Book here: https://gull.com.au/
The yacht club is a short taxi ride from there or a 10 min walk.
Cost effective – catch the SkyBus (Western Express) from Melbourne Airport to Tarneit Station and change to a 36 minute train service to Geelong Railway Station.
The yacht club is a short taxi ride from there or a 15 min walk.
Buy Skybus tickets on-line at https://www.skybus.com.au/ or at Melbourne Airport.
Timetable for the Geelong Train Line can be found here:
https://www.vline.com.au/getattachment/892e2d02-e62c-463f-834f-b3bae129b47c/Geelong-Melbourne-(2)
You will need a “Myki” card to use the train system and suburban bus network. These can be purchased at hundreds of retail outlets and most railway stations across metropolitan and regional Victoria, including all 7-Eleven stores.
https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/myki/buy-a-myki/myki-explorer/
Fastest – catch a taxi or an Uber from Melbourne or Avalon Airports direct to the yacht club. Approximate cost AUD $160 / $45 respectively.
By Bus From Interstate
Interstate buses arrive in Melbourne at Southern Cross Station located in the Melbourne central business district. From there connections can be made to the Melbourne Metro Train network including the Geelong Train (60 minutes journey time, 20 minutes frequency), or taxi or Uber.
By Car
The RGYC street address is: 25 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong, Victoria, 3220.
Latitude, Longitude: -38.145009, 144.366095
Google Maps Plus Code: V938+VC Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Car parking is available adjacent to the club house and in car parks around the city centre.
By Ship
Passenger ships dock at Port Melbourne. This includes all cruise liners and the “Spirit of Tasmania” car/passenger ferry which shuttles between Melbourne and Davenport.
Connections from Port Melbourne can be made via Taxi, Uber or a light rail system to Southern Cross Station from where the Train to Geelong departs.
Exploring Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula
Geelong has a public transport system and road network but most of the city centre is within a 15 minute walk of the yacht club. Bicycles van be hired, Taxis are available and Uber ride sharing is active throughout Geelong. Exploring the wider Bellarine Peninsula can be undertaken by hire car, McHarrys bus services http://mcharrys.com.au/ , taxi or Uber services.
Looking to get around on a Bike?
BikeNow have a huge range of bikes available whether you are looking for an easy form of transport to and from the Club or an advanced bike to explore the famous Beach Road and free up those hiking muscles. Helmet included in hire rate (helmets are compulsory in Victoria).
Check the bike hire rates here: http://bit.ly/bikenowrates
Book your bike here: http://bit.ly/BikeNowBookNow
Book online and pick up your Bike from BikeNow Headquarters, 240 Kings Way, South Melbourne VIC 3205.