The Metlink Great Transport Race (GTR) gives students in years 7-10 the chance to do some real-world learning about safe and responsible public transport travel and how to get to key attractions in their area.

About the event

Using trains, trams and buses, students set out on an Amazing Race style adventure in teams of four students and one adult supervisor.

Strategy and teamwork are key in this fast paced competition as teams race to reach various pit stops located at historic, leisure and cultural attractions.

Using maps and timetables, teams attempt to reach as many pit stops by public transport as possible and make it back to headquarters before time runs out.

At each pit stop teams must answer a question, take a photo or complete an activity to earn a time advantage. At the end of the race the team that visits the most pit stops in the best time will be crowned the champs.

The Metlink GTR is a fun and engaging experience that helps students learn the ins and outs of Melbourne's extensive public transport network. Once they discover how easy it is to use, they will have the confidence to get around independently, instead of relying on mum or dad for a lift. 

Metlink GTR 2010

Four suburban heats will be held around Melbourne in 2010 on the following dates:

• West heat - Tuesday 27 April
• North heat - Thursday 29 April
• East heat - Tuesday 4 May
• South heat - Thursday 6 May

At each suburban heat 30 teams will go head-to-head for a place in the CBD-based final on Tuesday 18 May. Schools can register a maximum of two teams.

Register now at greattransportrace.com.au.

Kaniva College 'Country Bumpkins' took out the 2009 Metlink Great Transport Race.