Sport Tour-MCG and Rod Laver Arena or Sports Museum
Available dates
Highlights
- Explore a range of sporting venues
- Tour Flemington Racecourse, the MCG or Rod Laver Arena
- Enjoy lunch in docklands/Marvel Stadium Precinct
This Melbourne sport tour is for anyone who loves to see balls fly, hear crowds roar, and feel the excitement of a close game! You'll get behind the scenes at venues that host Australia's favourite sporting events.
What's Included?
- Flemington Race Course
- MCG
- Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne & Olympic Parks OR The National Sports Museum at The MCG
On the morning of your tour you will explore a range of sporting venues, including Flemington, home of the Melbourne Cup, the horse race that stops the nation! We'll drive through the Commonwealth Games Athletes' Village and around Albert Park on the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, and you'll tour behind the scenes of the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The MCG is a super stage for Australian sport, a stadium for the 1956 Olympics, Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, International Cricket and Australian Rules Football.
Highlights of the tour include the Northern Stand, coaches' box, players' change rooms, cricket viewing room, Long Room, Bill Lawry Cricket Centre, aerial views, the new MCG Museum, the Ponsford Stand and a walk on the hallowed turf (all subject to availability). We'll then stop for lunch, which you'll enjoy while overlooking the arena at Etihad Stadium! After lunch choose between a tour of the Australian Open at Melbourne & Olympic Parks OR The National Sports Museum at The MCG.
Enjoy an insiders' view as you are taken through Australian Open tournament control, the change room used by the world's best tennis players, the Walk of fame, up to the superboxes and VIP hospitality areas, inside the media centre theatrette and, events permitting, into the arena! The National Sports Museum features more than 2500 sporting artefacts and extensive multimedia displays, showcasing the great moments in Australia's sporting history. Also included is the MCG story and an extensive interactive area for kids of all ages. This an unforgettable experience for any sports lover!
Session Length
- Tours operate selected dates Mon - Fri between the times of 8.30am and 3.30pm
- Rod Laver Arena is not available mid-December to Mid-February. National Sports Museum will be substituted at this time
Restrictions
Please note: Australian Open tours are not available mid-December to Mid-February and various other dates due to events. National Sports Museum will be closed from August 2019 to 1st March 2020. MCG will still be available at this time.
Guidelines
You should have a basic level of fitness as some walking is required. Remember to bring your camera!
Cancellation
Once this experience has been confirmed, changes are at the discretion of the experience provider and arranged directly with them according to their policy.
- Please advise at least 72 hours prior to tour departure of any cancellation to avoid a cancellation fee of 25%
- No-shows and tours cancelled within 48 hours of departure time may not be refunded
- Confirmation and pick up time and location must be confirmed 48 hours prior to tour departure
Numbers on the Day
The price quoted is for one person. Tours operate with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 20 participants.
Weather
Tours operate rain, hail or shine. Please bring rain-proof clothing if required.
Dress Code
Casual and comfortable clothing is recommended.
Other Info
Lunch and venue entry is included in the tour price.
Tours depart from Melbourne CBD.