Melbourne is renowned as the sporting capital of the world with more major events than any other city in the world. Grand Slams, F1 Grand Prix, MotoGPs, elite golf regions and the birthplace of Australian Rules football and Test Match cricket.
Starting from the heart of the city you will be guided by a local expert along the Yarra River into Melbourne’s world-famous sporting precinct exploring over 150 years of sports history ranging from the Olympics, cricket, Australian football, rugby, soccer, tennis through to horseracing, F1, surfing and golf.
You will walk past Rod Laver Arena and Margaret Court Arena - home to the Australian Open, the 1956 Olympics swimming centre, AAMI Park rugby and soccer stadium, the National Tennis Centre and the headquarters of six major league football teams.
You finish with a guided tour inside the Melbourne Cricket Ground, visiting behind-the-scenes locations such as the players' change rooms, the famous Long Room and the media centre. You will also have the opportunity to step onto the hallowed turf of the MCG.
