Sports Lovers Tour of Melbourne, Australia

Sports lovers have a choice of a half- or full-day Australian Sports Tour, showcasing Melbourne as the Sports Capital of Australia. You'll visit Melbourne's famous sporting venues on your Australian Sports Tour and explore the history and excitement of Australian sports.

You can choose the sports and time frame that suits you best on your Australian Sports Tour. Sit in the coach's box, see the media facilities, visit exclusive member areas, walk on the hallowed turf and smell the liniment in the change rooms.

The morning Australian Sports Tour includes:

• Flemington Racecourse, home of the Melbourne Cup horse race that stops the nation
• Commonwealth Games 2006 Village
• Drive around Melbourne's F1 Grand Prix racetrack at Albert Park
• Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre
• Behind-the-scenes visit to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and/or Rod Laver Arena (home of Australian Open tennis)
• Lunch at the enormous Etihad Stadium, host to AFL football, cricket, rugby and entertainment events
  

Extend your Australian Sports Tour into the afternoon by choosing one of the following add-on options to suit your sporting passion:

1. Australian Sports Tour plus Melbourne Observation Deck
2. Australian Sports Tour plus Melbourne Observation Deck and Etihad Stadium Tour (previously known as Telstra Dome)
   
3. Australian Sports Tour plus Tennis Tour and the chance to play tennis where the professionals play
4. Australian Sports Tour plus MCG and the National Sports Museum
5. Australian Sports Tour plus MCG, Rod Laver Arena and the National Sports Museum - The Ultimate Sport Lovers Tour

Schedule details

The Melbourne Cricket Ground

Departure Dates:

Monday to Friday

Departure Point:

Federation Square

Departure Time:

• 8:30am

Return Details:

Additional information

Inclusions:

• Visit to Flemington Racecourse
• Albert Park Grand Prix Track
• Lunch at the Etihad Stadium
• Tour Behind The Scenes of The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) OR Rod Laver Arena
• Optional Extention Tours - if selected at time of booking

Exclusions:

• Beverages
• Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Itinerary:

Sports Lovers Morning Tour - Visit Flemington, home of the Melbourne Cup - the horse race which stops the nation. Pass by Commonwealth Games 2006 Village. Drive around Albert Park, on the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix Track and alongside Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Enjoy lunch overlooking the Arena of Etihad Stadium host to AFL, Cricket, The Rugby World Cup 2003 and Rugby 7s and major entertainment events.

Choose between tours of:

• Melbourne and Olympic Parks - Rod Laver Arena, home of The Australian Open Tennis
• Tour behind the scenes of the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The MCG is a super stage for Australian sport, stadium for the 1956 Olympics, Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, International Cricket and Australian Rules Football. Highlights of the tour (all subject to availability) include; The Northern Stand, Coaches' box, Players' change rooms (football and cricket), Cricket viewing room, Long Room, Bill Lawry Cricket Centre, The Ponsford Stand - Aerial views, new MCG Museum, and walk on the hallowed turf (arena).

Enjoy the morning Sports Lovers Tour as above then choose one of the 5 following options:

1. Australian Sports Tour plus Melbourne Observation Deck - Take a birds eye view of our sports precincts from The Melbourne Observation Deck.

2. Australian Sports Tour plus Melbourne Observation Deck and Etihad Stadium (previously known as Telstra Dome) Tour - Tour Etihad Stadium, host to The Rugby World Cup, AFL and world class entertainment events. Take a birds eye view of our sports precincts from The Melbourne Observation Deck.

3. Australian Sports Tour plus Tennis Tour and the chance to play tennis where the professionals play - One of the world's busiest sports and entertainment precincts. See the players' change rooms where the top tennis players prepare for victory at the Australian Open Championships each January. Experience the thrill of walking onto Rod Laver Arena. Go backstage and explore the stars' dressing rooms. Delve into the history of concerts and sporting events held at the various arenas in the area. THEN experience the excitement of Grand Slam tennis and play on the same courts as the world's best players. Please wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothing for your one hour game. This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to operate.

4. Australian Sports Tour plus MCG and the National Sports Museum - National Sports Museum is a world-class National Sports Museum honours Australian Football, cricket, Olympic Games, soccer and many other sports. The museum also brings renewed energy to the MCG's traditional role as the spiritual home of Australian sport, re-establishing the stadium's renowned heritage facilities within a new, modern museums and entertainment precinct for use by the public, MCC members and tourists alike.

5. Australian Sports Tour plus MCG, Rod Laver Arena and the National Sports Museum - The Ultimate Sports Lovers Tour.

Local Operator Information:

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