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FAQ's

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Accommodation

• Lido Group   1800 817 339
If you are calling internationally: +61 2 8585 0808
Click here to go to the website

• Geelong Otway Tourism
Click here to go to the website

• Melbourne Tourism
Click here to go to the website

Alcohol

 

• No alcohol can be brought onto the Airshow site.

Aircraft

• List of aircraft attending the event will be confirmed on our website.

Note: due to unforseen circumstances with weather, conflict around the world and aircraft breakdowns, the aircraft maybe delayed or not available.

Aircraft Fly In

• Private light aircraft may fly directly into the Airshow.

• All enquiries direct to Airshow website under FLYING IN for NOTAM or AIPSUP instructions.

Aircraft Night Departures

• All enquiries direct to Airshow website under FLYING IN.

Airlines

The following airlines operate out off Avalon Airport
• Jetstar: www.jetstar.com.au
• Tiger Airways: www.tigerairways.com

Animals

• No animals are permitted on site e.g. dogs

Airshow Express

TBC

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Baby Care Facilities

• Available in the toilet blocks.

Bank on Site

• ATM’s will be available on site.

Bicycles

• Bicycles are not permitted on the Airshow site.

Bus

• SITA: www.sitacoaches.com.au

Budget Car Hire Budget Car and Truck rental
Mr. Peter Lovell
Tel:
Fax:
Mob:
Email:
+61 3 9293 1319
+61 3 9783 2397
0408 897 221
plovell@budgetvic.com.au
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Cafes

• Food outlets will be available throughout the Airshow site.

Cameras & Videos

• Camera & videos are encouraged.

Camp Site

• No Powered sites available.

• Campsite opens from Friday 25 February to Monday 7 March 2011.

• Cost $30 per person per day.

• Campsite is in Lara. Approx 7km to Airshow site.

• No generators permitted due to fire risks.

• Camping regulations apply.

• Free shuttle bus service on a regular basis from the campsite to the Airshow site.

• Campsite equipped with showers and toilets.

• All enquiries and bookings direct to Airshows Downunder
P: 5282 0500
E: accounts@amda.com.au

Car

• Car parking fee applies $10 per car.

Budget Car Hire Budget Car and Truck rental
Mr. Peter Lovell
Tel:
Fax:
Mob:
Email:
+61 3 9293 1319
+61 3 9783 2397
0408 897 221
plovell@budgetvic.com.au
Chairs

• Patrons are permitted to bring chairs onto the Airshow site.

Concessions

• APPLIES TO PENSION CARD HOLDERS, HCC AND STUDENT CARDS.

Companion Card

• Applies to the event. The holder receives their ticket free.

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Disabled

• Disabled facilities available in both Site area and Gold Pass enclosure. 

• Disabled car passes are not required.

• Car park attendants will direct disabled patrons to the closest car park bays to entry gates. Disabled Car Parking for accredited state disabled permit pass holders only.

• Disabled patrons DO NOT receive a discount on General Admission or Gold Pass tickets.

• Holders of a Companion Card receive their ticket free.

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Expo Exhibition Hall
    • Extensive exhibition of aerospace products.

    • 599 exhibitors from 17 countries at 2009 Australian International Air Show.

    • Expo open: Tue 1 March to Sun 6 March.

    • Expo open to industry professionals and trade visitors only Tuesday 1 March to Friday 4 March 2pm (closed to the general public).

    • Expo Open from 9am-5pm (Tuesday – Sunday).

    • Expo NOT open for the Night Alight Show on Friday 4 March. Expo closes at 5pm.

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First Aid

 

• St Johns Ambulance.

Fly In

• All enquiries direct to Airshow website under FLYING IN for NOTAM or AIPSUP instructions.

Flying Display

• Features commercial, military, recreational and sporting aircraft from around the world.

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Golf Buggies

• There will be no golf buggies available at the Airshow for hire.

• Patrons are not permitted to bring their own.

Gull Bus

Airport-Geelong Transfer
P: 03 5222 4966
F: 03 5222 4956
W: www.gull.com.au

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Hours Trade Visitors

• Gates open 9am – 5pm (Tuesday – Thursday)

• Gates open 9am – 2pm (Friday)

Helicopter

Avalon 2011 International Air Show,
Helicopter Shuttles

Why not go in style and avoid the traffic with a Heliadventures helicopter flight directly into the Avalon Airshow this year. Book your flights early to avoid disappointment as limited seats are available.

Flights are available now for the public days and depart from our Pier 35 Melbourne Heliport... from just $149 each way per person.

Industry and Trade day flights are also available…calls us on 1300helicopter for your Industry/Trade day enquiries.

Tickets are only available on-line at our website www.heliadventures.net.au

Special conditions apply.

Hours General Public

• Gates open 2pm – 10pm (Friday)

• Gates open 8am – 6pm (Saturday – Sunday)

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Information on Event • E: airshow@amda.com.au
Information on site

• Public information booths are at key locations on site.

Joy Flights

• Helicopter flights are available at the show.

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Location

• Avalon Airport located 52 kms from Melbourne CBD.

• Avalon Airport located 69 kms from Tullamarine Airport.

• Avalon Airport located 19 kms from Geelong.

• Avalon Airport located 8kms from Lara Station.

Lockers

• Not available on site.

Lost Property

• Will be handed into the Police Station on site.

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Merchandise

• Official Merchandisers are Special Event Merchandisers
T: 03 9569 3055

Mobile Phones

• Mobile phones are permitted on site.

• Reception is not always clear.

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Night Alight

• Friday 4 March

• Gates open from:

 - General Public : 2.00pm to 9:00pm
 - Gold Pass Ticket Holders: 9.00am to 10.00pm       

• Flying display from 3pm to 9.30pm (approx)

• Individual acts NOT CONFIRMED

NB:  The Expo is NOT open after 5pm

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Parking

• Parking Fee applies $10.00 per vehicle to be paid on arrival.

• Plenty of parking available.

• Gold Pass ticket holders have complimentary access to public parking.

• Disabled patrons will be directed to car parks located as close as possible to entry gates. Disabled Car Parking for accredited pass holders only.

Pass Outs

• Pass Outs will be available.

• Pass Outs will be valid for the same day ONLY.

Pensioner Card Holders

• Concession rates available to Pension Card Holders.

Pets

• Pets are not permitted on the Airshow site.

Photographers Pass

• Not available for this event.

Post Office on Site

• Australia Post

Public Days

• Friday 4 March - Night Alight
Night show spectacular
Gates open from 2pm - 10:00pm
Flying display from 3pm – 9.30pm (approx)
Ground exhibits from 2pm
Individual Acts NOT confirmed
NB:  The Expo is NOT open after 5pm

• Saturday 5 March
Gates open from 8am - 6pm.
Flying displays TBC

• Sunday 6 March
Gates open from 8am - 6pm.
Flying displays  TBC

Public Transport

• Train services to Lara Station will be available where a shuttle bus service will take visitors to the main entrance of the Airshow site.

 

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Refunds

• NO REFUNDS

Roof on Grandstands

• Advise clients that hats and sunscreen is recommended as grandstands ARE NOT undercover.

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Senior Citizens

• Rest facilities are available on site.

Seniors Card Holders

• Seniors Card does not qualify as a concession.

• Concession is only available with a Pension Card.

Shuttle Bus

• Shuttle bus service is available from the Lara Train station to the Airshow site.  If you hold a train ticket the bus service is free if you do not then a fee will be applicable.

• Shuttle bus service will operate from the campsite to the Airshow site for campers and is free.

• Shuttle bus service is free from Avalon East to the Airshow site.

• Shuttle bus service is free from Avalon Terminal to Airshow entrance gate.

Students

• CONCESSION WITH STUDENT CARD.

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Taxis

Taxis ramp is available at the main entrance gate to the event.

Ticket Collection

• Ticketmaster on site at the main entrance.

Tickets

• Ticketmaster is the sole ticketing agent for Airshow 2011.

• Gold Pass tickets must be pre-purchased from Ticketmaster.

• General Admission tickets available in advance from Ticketmaster and will also be available at the gate.

• Group bookings are only available if pre-purchased through Ticketmaster.

Times
(Gate open/close times)

TRADE DAYS
Tuesday 1 to Friday 4 March -  9am - 6pm
(Strictly reserved for accredited industry visitors over 16 years of age)

NIGHT ALIGHT
Friday 4 March (public general admission ticket holder)
2pm - 10pm
9am – 10pm ( Friday Gold Pass holders only)

PUBLIC DAYS
Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 March
8am – 6pm

Transport

• Trains – Contact Vline for further information on schedule.

• Bus –  SITA  www.sitacoaches.com.au

• Cars – Motor Vehicle Hire Company for the Event is Budget Car Hire.

• Free Shuttle bus service from Avalon terminal to Airshow entrance gate.

• Shuttle bus service is available from the Lara Train station to the Airshow site.  If you hold a train ticket the bus service is free if you do not then a fee will be applicable.

• Shuttle bus service will operate from the campsite to the Airshow site for campers and is free.

• Shuttle bus service is free from Avalon East to the Airshow site.

• Shuttle bus service is free from Jetstar Terminal to Airshow entrance gate.

• Avalon 2011 International Air Show,
Helicopter Shuttles

Why not go in style and avoid the traffic with a Heliadventures helicopter flight directly into the Avalon Airshow this year. Book your flights early to avoid disappointment as limited seats are available.

Flights are available now for the public days and depart from our Pier 35 Melbourne Heliport... from just $149 each way per person.

Industry and Trade day flights are also available…calls us on 1300helicopter for your Industry/Trade day enquiries.

Tickets are only available on-line at our website www.heliadventures.net.au

Special conditions apply.

Travel Packages

SOUTH AUSTRALIA:

King William Travel
Carolyn Edwards
Email: carolyn@kingwilliamtravel.com.au
Phone: (08) 8278 9030
Mob: 0409 868674
KWT address:
29 King William St, Adelaide, 5000


NEW ZEALAND:

Chris Harrop
Shop 3, 408 Beach Road
Mairangi Bay, Auckland
Phone: 09 4787665
Fax: 09 4787578
P O Box 65423 Mairangi Bay
E-mail: chrish@unitedtravel.co.nz

FAQ's
Can I bring an umbrella?
Yes
Do you have a list of the aircraft flying in the display?
No, a list will appear on our website once we have confirmation. This list will be updated as required.
Is there a shuttle bus service available from the campsite to the Airshow site?
There is a free shuttle bus service from the campsite for all campers only. This run on a regular basis.
Is the expo hall open Friday night?
No
Is there a shuttle bus service from Avalon East to the Airshow site?
Yes
Is the grandstand covered?
No
Are grandstand seats numbered?
Yes. The gold pass is reserved seating only.
Can I catch a bus from Tullamarine to the Airshow?
No
Does Qantas have a charted flight to the Airshow?
No
Will Jetstar flights interfere with the Airshow?
No, they will just fit into the flying program
Is the campsite powered?
No
Are the Russians coming?
No
Will I be delayed with traffic congestion into the Airshow site?
No
How do I fly into the Airshow site?
Refer to our Flying In section
 
 
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