Melbourne Sports Lovers Morning Tour with Australian Open Tour | Melbourne
- Visit the venues that host some of Australia’s favourite sporting events
- View Flemington, home of the Melbourne Cup – Drive through the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village and around Albert Park, on the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix Circuit
- Tour behind-the-scenes of the Melbourne Park precinct - home of the worlds biggest January sporting event - The Australian Open
- Experience a unique tour through one of Australia's most dynamic sports and entertainment venues
- Walk through the areas only few see: the new and world-class Player Pod, training areas, changing rooms, player lounge and underground paths are just some examples of the places you might experience on an Aus Open Tour
Product Info
— What You Can Expect —
A morning City Sights Tour for sports lovers!
Visit the venues that host some of Australia’s favourite sporting events. View Flemington, home of the Melbourne Cup – Drive through the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village and around Albert Park, on the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix Circuit.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN TOUR - Tour behind-the-scenes of the Melbourne Park precinct - home of the worlds biggest January sporting event - The Australian Open. Visitors will experience a unique tour through one of Australia's most dynamic sports and entertainment venues. On non-event days you will explore the hidden gems and player areas of Rod Laver or Margaret Court Arenas. Even when access is restricted on Event Days, the tour still provides a great experience. Walk through the areas only few see: the new and world-class Player Pod, training areas, changing rooms, player lounge and underground paths are just some examples of the places you might experience on an Aus Open Tour.
Explore behind the scenes of the venues that host Australia’s favourite sporting events.
Drive around Albert Park, on the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix Circuit.
View Flemington Racecourse, home of ”the race that stops the nation” The Melbourne Cup.
See Marvel Stadium and the Docklands precinct.
Purchase Notice
- Please note that on Event Days, tours may have restricted access but your guide will try as hard as possible to take you on as much of the tour
- This tour is unavailable from mid-December until mid-February
- Lunch with a drink is included in the tour
- Please do not join the tour if you have any symptoms of Covid. All government regulations applicable as at the date of the tour will be observed
- Please make sure to wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothing and footwear. It is also a good idea to bring an umbrella and/or sunscreen
- Minimum number of guests required for tour departures
- Guests must be 18 years or over to join Horses, Beer & Wine Tour and Sports Lovers Silver Tour with Beer Tasting. Drinking under the age of 18 is strictly prohibited
- Please do not drink and drive
- Excessive drinking is harmful to your health
- KKday is not responsible for the on-site activities provided by the event organizer. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the event organizer directly
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Reminders
Please allow an extra 10-20 minutes at the end of the tour to cater for city drop-offs
Minimum age recommended is 8 years
Public tours require minimum of 6 people to operate
Confirmation and pick up time and location must be confirmed 48 hours prior to tour departure
Proof of age (over 18) must be shown to consume alcohol on any of our tours
Melbourne Sports Tours advises guests to have travel insurance. We will not be held responsible for any damages, loss or injuries incurred whilst on tour
Melbourne Sports Tours reserves the right to alter itineraries, vehicles and days of operation as required
In compliance with the laws of responsible serving of alcohol, alcohol will not be served to intoxicated guests and drunk or disorderly patrons will not be permitted to remain with the group & will not be allowed back on our bus
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How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Validity Period
- The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Pickup Point
Location Name: Russell Street Extension, behind Federation Square
Address: Russell Street Extension, Melbourne VIC, AustraliaCancellation Policy
- Cancellations 6 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
- For cancellations made 4 to 5 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 25% will apply
- Cancellation is not allowed between 0–3 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
The Albert Park circuit is a temporary street circuit constructed annually using public roads around Albert Park Lake. It is known for its fast, flowing layout and challenging corners, offering both technical sections and opportunities for high-speed racing. The circuit winds through picturesque parkland, providing a unique blend of urban and natural scenery for the Australian F1 Grand Prix.
The 1573 Arena is now officially known as John Cain Arena, a major multi-purpose indoor sports and entertainment venue within the Melbourne Park precinct. It is a key venue for the Australian Open tennis tournament, often hosting significant matches. Beyond tennis, it is also a popular venue for various other sporting events like basketball and netball, as well as major concerts and live entertainment shows throughout the year, making it a dynamic part of Melbourne's event landscape.
The Australian Open, which is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, typically takes place annually in the latter half of January. The tournament is held over two weeks at the Melbourne Park precinct, marking the start of the international tennis season and attracting top players and fans from around the globe.
On a Melbourne Park tour, visitors gain exclusive access to areas usually reserved for athletes and officials. This includes the new and world-class Player Pod, where players relax and prepare, as well as training areas, actual changing rooms, and the player lounge. The tour also ventures through underground paths, offering a truly unique perspective on how this dynamic sports and entertainment venue operates during major events.
Melbourne Park's versatile facilities, including Rod Laver Arena and John Cain Arena, host a wide array of major sporting events beyond the Australian Open. These often include professional basketball games, national netball championships, and various other international and domestic sports competitions. The precinct is designed to accommodate different sports, making it a hub for diverse athletic spectacles throughout the year.
Flemington Racecourse holds immense significance as the historic home of the Melbourne Cup, Australia's most prestigious annual thoroughbred horse race. Known as "the race that stops a nation," the Melbourne Cup is a major cultural and sporting event. The tour drives by this iconic venue, allowing visitors to appreciate its scale and historical importance in Australian sporting culture, even outside of race day.
Driving through the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village provides a glimpse into a significant part of Melbourne's sporting legacy. This purpose-built village housed thousands of athletes and officials during the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Visitors can observe how these facilities were designed to support a major international multi-sport event and how they have since been repurposed for community use, showcasing the lasting impact of such global events on urban development.
When driving around Albert Park on the F1 Grand Prix Circuit, visitors can observe the picturesque natural surroundings and the unique blend of a temporary street circuit within a public park. Key sights include the expansive Albert Park Lake, tranquil parklands, and glimpses of the Melbourne city skyline in the distance. This allows visitors to visualize the race experience and understand how the public roads transform into a world-class racing track.
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