Melbourne Major Sport and Entertainment Venues
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It has housed numerous sporting events, from AFL to baseball and World Cup Qualifiers, volumes of music fans and even hosted a mass - there really is no venue quite like the MCG.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground, or The G to locals, has a capacity of one hundred thousand. There are many facilities onsite, such as betting outlets and disability access, all making this one of the best sporting venues in the world. Also onsite are some of the most valuable pieces of memorabilia in Australian sporting history.
Providing live drama to millions of fans, the MCG has housed many modern day legends, all part of the rich history of this stunning ground.
To truly appreciate the excitements and memories of the MCG, why not take a tour? Lasting for approximately one hour, MCG tours allow visitors to explore the corners of this superb ground. Tours depart from gate 3 regularly from 10 am to 3pm on all non event days.
Housed within the MCG complex, the National Sports Museum is home to the Olympic Museum, Sports Australia Hall of Fame and the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.
| Guided tours are available! Bookings are essential | |
| Where: | Brunton Avenue, Richmond (within the confines of Yarra Park). |
| Phone: | +61 (0)3 9657 8810 or +61 (0)3 9657 8888 |
| Website: | MCG |
Telstra Dome was built specifically for Australian Rules football, unlike most grounds that were originally designed for cricket.
It is a tour-de-force of stadium design, with computer-managed turf, retractable roof and moveable seats that allow the playing field to change from an oval for cricket and Aussie rules to a rectangle for rugby and soccer.
The stadium caters for both sporting and entertainment events.
| Guided tours are available For tours meet the Customer Service Centre on the external apron opposite Gate 2 (Bourke st footbridge side). | |
| Where: | Docklands. |
| Phone: | +61 (0)3 8625 7277 |
| Website: | Telstra Dome |
Flemington Racecourse is a beautiful racetrack and is most notable for hosting the Emirates Melbourne Cup.
Flemington is also renowned for its stunning roses and its sweeping views of the city skyline. Shaped somewhat like a pear, the track has circumference of 2312 metres, with the final straight covering a distance of 450 metres.
Added to the Australian National Heritage List in 2006, Flemington Racecourse is steeped in history. The bronze statue of Phar Lap, one of Australia's most famous racehorses, is part of the grounds. The seven panel mural that is attached to The Hill Stand, traces the history of racing.
Enjoy a bet on Australia's top races, including the Emirates Melbourne Cup, AAMI Victoria Derby, Crown Oaks, Motorola MacKinnon Stakes, Seppelt Newmarket Handicap, Darley Australian Cup and Lightning Stakes.
| Where: | Victoria Racing Club (VRC), 448 Epsom Road, Flemington. |
| National: | 1300 727 575 |
| Website: | VRC |
Melbourne Park and Olympic Park host an extensive range of events such as international tennis, athletics and cycling, dirt bike races, ice skating, music concerts and family shows. They are also the administrative and training home to various sporting organisations.
Melbourne & Olympic Parks comprises:
Melbourne Park
Rod Laver Arena, (15,000 seats)
Vodafone Arena, (10,000 seats)
Margaret Court Arena, (6,000 seats)
Australian Open Administration
Tennis Australia Administration
2 show courts
19 further outdoor Rebound Ace tennis courts
6 indoor Rebound Ace tennis courts
1 outdoor clay tennis court
Olympic Park
Olympic Park Stadium, (12,000 seats and 18,500 total capacity)
Lexus Centre (home to Collingwood Football Club and Victorian Institute of Sport)
Edwin Flack Field at the Training Oval
Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre
Tennis Victoria Administration
Melbourne Storm Administration
Athletics Victoria Administration
| Guided Tours of the Rod Laver Arena are available. Bridges linking the precinct with the MCG. | |
| Where: | Batman Avenue, City |
| Phone: | +61 (0)3 9286 1530 |
| Website: | MOPT |
