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Australian Open & Sports District

Melbourne, Australia

Australian Open & Sports District

DETAILS

  • 51/4
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Limited Accessibility

OVERVIEW

Become immersed in all things tennis while visiting the site of the Australian Open, the first of four annual Grand Slam tennis events. A Tram ride will bring you to Federation Square, a cultural center where you will begin a delightful stroll along the Yarra River and on through Birrarung Marr park. There you will enter the Australian Open precinct, a collection of sports arenas and complexes on streets named for Australian tennis legends such as Margaret Court and Rod Laver, both winners of the Australian Open multiple times. While touring the facilities, you will learn about the history of the event and the composition of the courts, which makes them extraordinarily fast. You will also see the practice village at the National Tennis Centre and the Melbourne Cricket Ground. During free time, you can watch tennis being played on the courts where the Australian Open is held each January.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enjoy an insider’s tour of the tennis complex that holds the Australian Open.
• Learn about the history of the Australian Open, which was first held in 1905.
• See other sports complexes, including the National Tennis Centre.
• Watch tennis matches being played on the Australian Open courts.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking totaling approximately 2.5 km over mostly concrete and some gravel pathways, with periods of standing during the guided visit and free time within the Australian Open precinct. While ramps and lifts are available at several venues to avoid most stairs, guests must be able to comfortably walk extended distances, utilize public tram transportation. This tour is not recommended for guests who utilize a wheelchair or for those with limited mobility; guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to carefully evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Free time is at guests’ discretion and includes watching tennis using an all day Grounds Pass, which provides access to outside courts and select stadium courts only and does not include entry to Rod Laver Arena or Margaret Court Arena; match play, seating, and viewing opportunities are subject to availability on the day. This tour operates exclusively during the Australian Open, runs in all weather conditions, and the order of sites visited may vary. Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and weather appropriate clothing are strongly recommended.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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