Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comSports Lovers Tour of Melbourne, Australia
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Duration: 3.5 - 8 hours (approx.)
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Product code: 3527COMBO
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 Telstra Dome, 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:
- Australian Sports Tour plus Melbourne Observation Deck
- Australian Sports Tour plus Melbourne Observation Deck and Telstra Dome Tour
- Australian Sports Tour plus Tennis Tour and the chance to play tennis where the professionals play
- Australian Sports Tour plus MCG and the National Sports Museum
- Australian Sports Tour plus MCG, Rod Laver Arena and the National Sports Museum - The Ultimate Sport Lovers Tour
- Covers all of sports-mad Melbourne's iconic sporting arenas in one tour
- Behind-the-scenes view of Melbourne's famous MCG
- Tailor the tour to suit your time frame and sporting preferences
- Lunch at Telstra Dome
- Option to extend into the afternoon with a choice of themed tours
The Melbourne Cricket Ground
Monday to Friday
Unavailable Dates:
- December 25 - January 2 (Christmas)
- December 18 - February 18 (Rod Laver Arena Option due to the Australian Open)
- March 8 (Labour Day)
- April 10 (Good Friday)
- April 13 (Easter Monday)
- June 8 (Queen's Birthday)
- November 3 (Melbourne Cup Day)
Federation Square - Russel Street Extension on Flinders Street corner, outside the entrance to Ian Potter NGV.
Departure Time:8:30am
Return details:Tour concludes at original point of departure
Hotel Pickup:Hotel pickup is available from selected Melbourne centrally located hotels. Please advise your full hotel name, address and local contact phone number 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 Telstra Dome 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 Telstra Dome Tour - Tour Telstra Dome, 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.
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- Visit to Flemington Racecourse
- Albert Park Grand Prix Track
- Lunch at the Telstra Dome
- Tour Behind The Scenes of The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) OR Rod Laver Arena
- Optional Extention Tours - if selected at time of booking
- Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Beverages
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of tour date.
- Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking.
- This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers in order to operate
- Although every effort is made to adhere to the itinerary specified, some venues may not be available on your requested day due to events. Every effort will be made to inform you of tour cancellations/alterations prior to tour date.
- Sports Lovers Morning Tour 8:30am - 1:00pm (4.5 hours)
- Sports Lovers with National Sports Museum 10:00am - 5:00pm (7 hours)
- Sports Lovers with Melbourne Observation Deck and Telstra Dome 8:30am - 3:45pm (7.25 hours)
- Sports Lovers with Tennis and Tour 8:30am - 4:15pm (7.75 hours)
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