Guided Tours at Melbourne & Olympic Parks
Please note: Access restrictions will apply until 9 July due to Disney on Ice. Patrons will receive a discount on the regular tour price (adults $10, Concession $7, Children $4, Family $22). Areas such as the media conference centre, tournament control, changerooms, walk of fame, championship trophies and Margaret Court Arena will still be available.
Tours of Rod Laver Arena give you a unique behind the scenes experience of Melbourne's most dynamic sports and entertainment venue. Visitors experience an insider's perspective as they are taken through the Australian Open's Tournament Control, the change rooms used by world's the top seeded tennis players, the players' retreat area, onto the arena floor, up to the Superboxes, into VIP hospitality areas and inside the purpose built theatrette that hosts the press conferences during the Australian Open*.
Times
Tours are scheduled daily and run for one hour and 15 minutes. Bookings are essential for groups 10+.
Scheduled tour times
Mon - Fri: 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:30pm
Sat - Sun: 11.30am, 1:00pm
Payment for tours at Court Hire, located within Player Cafe (see below) at rear of Rod Laver Arena. Click here for a map depicting meeting point.
Please note: On Rod Laver event days access will be restricted to media conference centre, tournament control, changerooms, walk of fame, championship trophies and Margaret Court Arena. Click here for upcoming Rod Laver events.
Prices (valid as of 6/2/07)
Adult $13.00
Concession $9.00
Child (5-12) $6.00
Family (2 Adults and 2 Children) $27.00
Restricted tours (RLA event days): Adults $10, Concession $7, Children $4, Family $22
Parking and Public Transport
For more information on parking at Melbourne & Olympic Parks, click here.
For more information on public transport to Rod Laver Arena click here.
For a depiction of how to find the tour meeting point click here.
Bookings
To book a tour or for more information please email our Tourism Coordinator, tours@mopt.vic.gov.au or call 03 9286-1530.
Schools and Special Interest Groups Tours can be tailored for groups of 10 or more people and we would be delighted to organise a tour for your school or special group. For more information on School Groups, click here.
City Circle / Yarra Trams Deal Terms & Conditions
Have a Hit
You too can experience playing tennis at one of the world's most famous tennis centres: Melbourne Park. During your stay in Melbourne, you are invited to participate in one of the many programs which are tailored from beginners to advanced tennis players or simply hire a tennis court. And if you bring in your Tour receipt, you will be entitled to free racquet hire. With competitively priced, quality courts on the City's doorstep, you've already hit a winner! For further enquiries call 1300 TENNIS or email anield@tennis.com.au
Local Accommodation
Mercure Hotel is located at 13 Spring Street, Melbourne, a short walk from Melbourne Park, or catch the number 48 or 75 tram.
Quest Richmond is located on Lennox Street Richmond, a quick number 48 or 75 tram ride and short walk through Yarra Park to Rod Laver Arena. The property features 74 spacious serviced apartments, each with kitchen and laundry facilities. Quest Richmond is the perfect place for the business or leisure traveler – professional personalised service you deserve.
* Please note that when events are being staged or set up, some tour features may not be accessible. |