Melbourne Sports Tour - MCG and Australian Open Tour
Available dates
Highlights
- Visit Flemington Racecourse - home of the Melbourne Cup
- Tour behind-the-scenes of the Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Tour behind-the-scenes of the Australian Open
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?
- Visit to Flemington Racecourse
- Melbourne Cricket Ground Tour
- Australian Open Tour
- Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix Circuit
- Lunch and a drink
- City Centre pick up & drop off.
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 also 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.
After lunch you will enjoy an insiders' view of the Australian Open site. 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 an arena!
Session Length
- Tours depart Federation Square at 8:30am and finish at 3:30pm
Restrictions
Please note: Australian Open tours are not available mid-December to Mid-February and various other dates due to events. All venues visited are active events sites and are sometimes closed to non-event visitors. On such occasions we will endeavour to show you as much of a site as is possible.
Guidelines
You should have a basic level of fitness as some walking is required, including stairs. 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
Melbourne weather can be variable - we recommend you check the weather forecast and dress appropriately including carrying sunscreen or an umbrella where necessary.
Dress Code
There is no dress code however we recommend you wear comfortable shoes for walking as parts of this tour take place on foot.
Other Info
Lunch and venue entry is included in the tour price.
Tours depart from Melbourne CBD.