How long does this tour take and on which days is it available?

This tour takes approximately a full day, departing at 8:30 AM and returning at 5:00 PM. It is available only on Mondays and Fridays.

MCG, Australian Open, and National Sports Museum Tour Melbourne

Q: Is hotel pick-up and drop-off service available?

Hotel pick-up is available from most city hotels upon request. Please contact the tour company at least 48 hours before your travel date to confirm your pick-up details.

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Visit the venues that host 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 Grand Prix Circuit alongside Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre. Tour the MCG & Rod Laver &/or Margaret Court Arena and Melbourne Olympic Parks -the home of the Australian Open Tennis Championships. The Melbourne Cricket Ground is a super stage for Australian sport, stadium for the 1956 Olympics, International Cricket and Australian Rules Football. Sports Lovers Tour PLUS Visit the National Sports Museum, home of Australia’s most extensive collection of sporting artefacts. Also included will be the MCG story and an extensive interactive area for kids of all ages. Visitors of all ages can celebrate the determination, effort and sportsmanship that come with sports’ great achievements. Includes lunch at the Marvel Stadium/Docklands Precinct. An unforgettable experience for sports lovers.

Note
* __Please note, this tour is temporarily unavailable until March 2020 due to renovations at the National Sports Museum__

Inclusions
* City Highlights, MCG and Rod Laver &/or Margaret Court Arena Tours * Explore Flemington Race Course, home of the Melbourne Cup – the horse race that stops the nation * Drive through the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village and around Albert Park, on the F1 Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit * Tour behind the scenes of the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The MCG is Australia's most significant sports stadium dating back to 1853 having been used for the 1956 Olympics, Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, International Cricket and Australian Rules Football * Visit the National Sports Museum, located at the iconic MCG and featuring more than 2500 sporting artefacts and extensive multimedia displays, showcasing the great moments in Australia’s sporting history. More than just a museum, it captures the spirit of Australian sporting life and relives the moments that have shaped Australia’s rich sporting traditions * Tour behind the scenes of Rod Laver Arena &/or Margaret Court Arena at one of the world’s busiest sports and entertainment precincts * Enjoy a players point of view as you are taken through Australian Open tournament control * See the change rooms used by the world's best tennis players, the Walk of Fame, up to the superboxes and VIP hospitality areas, inside the media centre theatrette and, events permitting, onto the Arena * Includes cafe-style lunch in the Docklands precinct * City Hotel pick-ups on request

Time
* Tours depart Mondays and Fridays at 8.30am and return at 5pm * Please note, tours are unavailable on the below dates * 10 April 2020 - 13 April 2020 * 8 June 2020 * Grand Final Eve - Date TBC * 14 December 2020 - 18 February 2021 * 8 March 2021

Location
* Tours depart from Russell St near the corner of Flinders St (behind Federation Square) * Hotel pick ups are available from most city hotels upon request

What To Bring
* Comfortable walking shoes * Camera * Money for souvenirs

Additional Information
* Children must be a minimum of 5 years old * Some venues may not be available on requested day due to events * City Hotel pick ups available on request. Once your booking is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation tour voucher with complete tour operator details. If a pick up is required, you will need to contact the tour operator a minimum of 48hrs prior to your day of travel to reconfirm your tour and your pick up details * Minimum of 4 people for tour to depart

Booking Information
* Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking * Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience * Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction * For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher * Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control * We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements

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About Tour with MCG Australian Open and National Sports Museum including Lunch

AI Summary

Overview of the MCG and National Sports Museum Tour

Experience a full-day tour exploring Australia's world-class sporting venues in Melbourne. Discover the grandeur of the MCG, a major sporting stage for the 1956 Olympics and other significant events. Journey to Flemington Racecourse, home of the Melbourne Cup, and explore Melbourne Olympic Parks, including Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena, the venues for the Australian Open tennis tournament. The tour also includes admission to the National Sports Museum, housing numerous sporting artifacts, and concludes with lunch at Marvel Stadium/Docklands Precinct. Perfect for sports enthusiasts of all ages.

Highlights of the MCG and National Sports Museum Tour

Visit the iconic MCG, Australia's symbolic stadium, with access to coach's boxes, media centers, locker rooms, and a walk on the hallowed turf. Experience the atmosphere of the Australian Open at Rod Laver Arena and/or Margaret Court Arena, including a walk through the control room and world-class tennis players' locker rooms. Explore the famous Flemington Racecourse and drive past the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village and the F1 Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit. Also included is admission to the National Sports Museum, featuring over 2,500 artifacts and multimedia exhibits, along with lunch at Marvel Stadium/Docklands Precinct.

Main Attractions or Key Activities of the MCG and National Sports Museum Tour

Key activities include a behind-the-scenes tour of the MCG, Australia's most important stadium since 1853, visiting coach's boxes, locker rooms, and walking on the actual field. A behind-the-scenes tour of Rod Laver Arena and/or Margaret Court Arena at Melbourne Olympic Parks, including a walk through the control room and VIP zones. Exploration of the legendary Flemington Racecourse, and a visit to the National Sports Museum, which comprehensively chronicles Australian sports history. Enjoy a cafe-style lunch in the Docklands area.

How to Get to the MCG and National Sports Museum Tour

The tour departs from the main meeting point on Russell St near the corner of Flinders St (behind Federation Square). For added convenience, hotel pickup is available from most city hotels upon request. Please contact the tour company at least 48 hours before your travel date to confirm pickup details.

Location of the MCG and National Sports Museum Tour

The departure meeting point is on Russell St near the corner of Flinders St, behind Federation Square in Melbourne. Main attractions visited include the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena (within Melbourne Olympic Parks), Flemington Racecourse, and the Docklands Precinct.

Operating Hours of the MCG and National Sports Museum Tour

The tour departs on Mondays and Fridays, starting at 8:30 AM and returning to the meeting point at approximately 5:00 PM. Please check for specific dates when the tour is not available, as indicated in additional information.

Other Facilities/Inclusions of the MCG and National Sports Museum Tour

This tour includes a cafe-style lunch in the Docklands area. Additionally, hotel pickup service from most city hotels is available upon request for added travel convenience.

Recommendations or Things to Note

This tour will be temporarily unavailable until March 2020 due to renovations at the National Sports Museum. Please check for additional unavailable dates as specified in the details. The tour is suitable for children aged 5 and above, and a minimum of 4 participants is required for the tour to operate. Please note that some venues may be unavailable on certain days due to events. Comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and money for souvenirs are recommended.

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