Melbourne Park Tennis Experience

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About this activity

A true bucket list experience playing tennis* on Melbourne's famous blue courts or attend the AO in January, our very own Happy Slam.

Court hire, racquets, balls are all supplied - just bring your sneakers!

Melbourne is renowned as the Sporting Capital of the World. Home to F1, MotoGP, Grand Slam, major horse races, surfing events, Olympics, elite golf and home to Australian Rules football and the birthplace of Test Cricket.

It all comes to life for you in Melbourne’s world famous sporting precinct where you can see incredible sporting venues first hand, including the mighty Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena.

You will gain an insight into the soul of this city, the influence of Indigenous people's in Australian sport and why sport forms the fabric of this city’s culture.

*Due to preparations for the Australian Open playing tennis is not part of the experience during December. Ticket prices are discounted. During the AO this tour includes tickets to the event.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–16
Guide: English
Operated by: Sporting Capital Tours

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–88 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Australian Open tickets (January)
Included: Infants are free (0-4 years)
Included: Tennis racquets and balls
Included: Court hire

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Due to Aus Open playing tennis during December and January is not part of the tour. Discounts apply.
Not included: Stadium access - not this does not provide internal access to Rod Laver which is not a tennis court.

Itinerary

Setting off from the centre of the city at Federation Square, we walk down Birrarung Mar learning about Aboriginal sports and games, Melbourne's incredible major events and venues before we arrive at the Melbourne Park Tennis Centre. After touring the grounds of the home of the Australian Open, you will get to enjoy a hit of tennis on one of the famous blue courts. We will continue the experience by walking through the Olympic Precinct passing the headquarters of six of Melbourne's top football teams, covering the Rugby codes, Soccer and Australian Rules, while learning about our truly indigenous football game. Finally we will end the tour by visiting the awe-inspiring, 100,000-seater Melbourne Cricket Ground. *Please note that court access during December will be subject to availability as the Australian Open begins its construction phase and courts may be reserved for players training for the tournament. All bookings will be notified ahead of their scheduled experience and as information becomes available.

Stop 1
Birrarung Marr
Margaret Court Arena
Rod Laver Arena
Melbourne & Olympic Parks
AAMI Park
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet at Federation Square, between Transport Bar and Princes Bridge.

Look out for the tour guide playing with a tennis ball.

And please share a WhatsApp number so your guide can share their Live Location on the day and provide updates on the booking.

End point

Meet at Federation Square, between Transport Bar and Princes Bridge.

Look out for the tour guide playing with a tennis ball.

And please share a WhatsApp number so your guide can share their Live Location on the day and provide updates on the booking.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.