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| Melbourne Sports Lovers Tour |
Enjoy a half or full day tour showcasing Melbourne - The Sports Capital. Explore the history and excitement of sporting Melbourne. Visit the 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. Sports Lovers morning tour includes a visit to MCG or Rod Laver Arena and lunch at Telstra Dome.
Enjoy the morning tour only and choose from one of the four (4) afternoon add-on options to suit your sporting taste:
- Foster's Australia Brewery
- Telstra Dome Tour and Melbourne Observation Deck
- AFL World
- Tour and Tennis - Play where the professionals play
Please note:Sports Lovers with Rod Laver Arena Option and Sports Lovers Tour and Tennis Tours are UNAVAILABLE for the following dates.
- December 20, 2007 - Feb 5 2008 for The Australian Open Tennis Championships.
This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers in order to operate
Monday to Friday
Unavailable Dates:
- 21st October 2007 until 1st April 2008
Location:
Federation Square - Russel Street Extension on Flinders Street corner, outside the entrance to Ian Potter NGV.
Time:
8:30am
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.
Return Details:
Tour concludes at original point of departure.
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 AFL WORLD is a fully interactive multimedia experience. It is a tribute to the history and heritage of the game and the Legends and Inductees of the Australian Football Hall of Fame. A truly world-class facility that will involve, inspire, educate and excite! An opportunity for all to compete with the greats of the game and the chance to live every fan's dream: To play in the AFL Grand Final!
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.
Inclusions:
Additional Info:
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of tour date.
- Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- 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.
Tour Duration:
- Sports Lovers Morning Tour 8:30am - 1:00pm (4.5 hours)
- Sports Lovers with Foster's Australia Brewery 8:30am - 4:15pm (7.75 hours)
- Sports Lovers with AFL World 8:30am - 4:00pm (7.5 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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