Melbourne Sport and Tennis Tour (Kids)

DESCRIPTION: Visit the venues that play host to some of Australia’s favourite sporting events....

Sit in the coach’s box, media centres and exclusive member areas. Smell the liniment in the change rooms and walk on the hallowed turf. Visit Flemington Racecourse, home of the Melbourne Cup – the race that stops the nation. Drive through The Commonwealth Games 2006 Village and around Albert Park, on the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix Circuit alongside Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre. Tour the Melbourne Cricket Groumd. The “MCG” is a super stage for Australian sport, stadium for the 1956 Olympics, International Cricket and Australian Rules Football OR choose entry into the interactive National Sports Museum at the MCG.

Enjoy lunch overlooking the Etihad Stadium (formerly Telstra Dome) arena. An unforgettable experience for sports lovers.

PLUS visit Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne & Olympic Parks, 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 and Margaret Court 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. Experience the excitement of Grand Slam tennis and play on the same courts as the world’s best players. (Please bring tennis shoes and comfortable clothing.) Rate based on 2 people.

VENUE: Tours Depart from Federation Square (Outside Ian Potter NGV Gallery on Russell St near Flinders Street) at 8.30am City Hotel Pick Ups are available on request at the time of booking. Departure time: 08:30 AM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

DURATION: Starts 8.30am. Allow 1 Full Day

VALID FOR: 1 Child (Up to 14 Years)

RESTRICTIONS: This Tour not available Mid-Dec - Mid Feb due to The Australian Open Tennis Championships.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please bring tennis shoes and comfortable clothing for your one hour game of tennis. 2 People Required to Play Tennis. Rod Laver Arena not available mid Dec - mid Feb09 due to Australian Open Tennis Championships. Please choose a different Sports Lovers afternoon option during this period. Included in price: city sights tour, Rod Laver Arena & MCG Tours, lunch, one hour tennis, court hire, racquet hire, ball hire. Able to be purchased/hired: additional tennis equipment at The Australian Open Shop. What to bring: Please bring tennis shoes and comfortable clothing for your one hour game of tennis. Camera. Energy!  Fitness level required: Medium.

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LOCATION/AVAILABILITY: Melbourne, NSW