Melbourne Sports Lovers Tour

Enjoy a half or full day tour showcasing Melbourne - The Sports Capital of Australia, to explore the history and excitement of sporting Melbourne. Visit the famous sporting venues that play host to some of Australia's favorite sporting events. Sit in the coach's box, media facilities and exclusive member areas. Smell the liniment in the change rooms and walk on the hallowed turf. The Sports Lovers morning tour includes a visit to either the MCG or Rod Laver Arena (depending on option chosen, there is also an option to visit both) and lunch at Telstra Dome.

Enjoy the morning tour only or extend your tour by choosing from one of the following afternoon add-on options to suit your sporting taste:

• Sports tour plus Foster's Australia Brewery
• Sports tour plus Telstra Dome Tour and Melbourne Observation Deck
• Sports tour plus National Sports Museum
• Sports tour plus Tour and Tennis - Play where the professionals play

This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers in order to operate.

Schedule Details Departs:

Monday to Friday

Unavailable Dates:

• New Year's Day (January 1)
• Australia Day (28 Jan 08, 26 Jan 09)
• Labour Day, (6 Oct 08, 05 Oct 09)
• Good Friday (21 Mar 08, 10 Apr 09)
• Easter Monday (24 Mar 08, 13 Apr 09)
• Anzac Day (April 25 each year)
• Queen's Birthday (9 June 08, 08 June 09)
• Melbourne Cup Day (First Tuesday in November)
• December 25, 2007 to January 01, 2008 (Christmas Break)

Departure Point: 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 pick up 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 4 following options:

1. SPORTS LOVERS TOUR PLUS Unique Melbourne sightseeing tour for Sports and Beer Lovers. Visit Flemington, home of the Melbourne Cup the race that stops the nation. Pass by Commonwealth Games Athletes Village. Drive around Albert Park, on the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit alongside Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre. Choose between MCG or Rod Laver Arena "behind the scenes" Tour Options. Enjoy lunch overlooking the Telstra Dome arena PLUS a tour of The Foster's Australia Brewery, famous for Fosters and our favorites Victoria Bitter, Carlton Draught, Crown Lager. This fascinating tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the past, present and future of beer and brewing in Australia through interactive displays and a guided tour of Australia's largest brewery. And Yes, there is an opportunity to sit at the free tasting bar! Please wear flat comfortable shoes. Open toe shoes (sandals) are not permitted within brewing production area. Numerous stairs.

2. SPORTS LOVERS TOUR PLUS Telstra Dome and Melbourne Observation Deck - 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. SPORTS LOVERS TOUR PLUS 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.

4. SPORTS LOVERS TOUR PLUS TENNIS AND TOUR Melbourne and 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. 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.

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