Trevski

Hi can anyone help me
Im a volunteer Fire and Rescue marshall at this years Melbourne F1 2011 and i am finding it hard to find a place to stay that is priced fairly (for one person).
I will be travelling down by myself and would be very great full if any one could point me or help me find accommodation for myself over the event.
I dont mind B&B as that would be fine with me, i did look at back packers but im 44 and i would be the oldest their.
If you know any one that could help me,if i rented a room from someone that would be great.
I would need to be in the area of albert park within 20mins travel etc
I would be arriving by flight on the 23march and leave early 28march to catch flight back to Brisbane/gold coast
Pm if you can help
Thanks

Pollyana

Can't help with acomm but good luck mate! You'll enjoy it, brilliant experience!!!

The Bloke

Hi Trev, can't help with something for this year, but I normally go down by myself or bunk with a few of the blokes from Qld Fire & Rescue Club www.qfrc.org.au (which I'm part of)
Maybe your best bet at this stage is to try for a cabin in one of the outer suburbs and drive in, but I did some sums and it was going to cost me the best part of $1000 whichever way I went. Not going now this year, but will most likely go to the Telstra 500 in Sydney later in the year (and look up my cousin).
On another note, if you're interested, come along and have a look at our club and I'm sure that we can organise something for the future.
BTW, it's in March, so you just might need to edit.

Carl

Trevski

Hi and thank you for pointing out my month error.
i will have a look at the site, i do miss my ten years as a crew commander in the UK fire service
thxs

bcworld

I wouldn't discount backpackers.

This place is near me:

http://www.csbackpackers.com.au/

Quoting $85 per night for a twin ensuite room inc. breakfast - charge is per room so you wouldn't have to share - for those dates.

It's very close to the tram which will take you somewhere near Albert Park...and right across the road from the train station for getting to and from the airport (via the airport bus).

The Bloke

No worries, all welcome. Have been in the club over 5 years now, great bunch of girls and guys, and always looking for new blood. Good social atmosphere and professionalism.