Melbourne Park Tennis Experience
Overview
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3 hours
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A true bucket list experience playing tennis on Melbourne's famous blue courts, home of the Australian Open.
Court hire, racquets, balls are all supplied - just bring your sneakers!
Melbourne is renowned as the Sporting Capital of the World. Home to F1 Grand Prix, MotoGP, Grand Slam, major horse races, surfing events, Olympics, elite golf regions 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 a deep insight into the history and true soul of this city, the influence of Indigenous culture into Australian sport and why sport forms the fabric of this vibrant city’s culture.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Infants are free (0-4 years)
Tennis racquets and balls
Court hire
Gratuities
What To Expect
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.
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Melbourne Park Tennis Experience
Reviews
125 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tennis & Co. at it's best!
Voyage21215459479,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An absolute must for all tennis enthusiasts. You get exciting insights into the world of sport around Melbourne and even get to play tennis on the courts.
Memorable experience
atam1992,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s been a treat to visit one of the most astound tennis facilities in the world. Our guide Cathy was very informative and upbeat and she shared a lot of interesting facts and stories about the players she’s met. Playing at the AO iconic blue court has always been on my bucket list, it’s a terrific experience for all tennis “nerds”.
Great experience with knowledgeable guide Ben
Jane W,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Ben was very knowledgeable about the entire precinct, including the past, future plans, and the people. For anyone who loves tennis specifically or sports in general, this is a fabulous tour. Playing tennis on the Australian open courts was a once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommend.
Perfect start of the day
J3548HPstefanb,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience- especially for sport „nerds“ like myself😉 Our guide Ben shared his deep knowledge of the AO and also all the other Aussie-sports with the whole group and hitting some balls on an AO blue hardcourt was pretty cool🤩
Great time and learned a lot!
190rodj,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben was awesome. Super knowledgeable and put together an entertaining and enlightening tour. Would do it again if I was traveling with others
Perfect start of the day
Stefan B,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great Experience - especially for sport „nerds“ (not only tennis😉) Our guide Ben shared his deep knowledge of Aussie-sports with all of us and playing some tennis on a blue AO Hardcourt was just cool🤩
Great tennis experience
P5381JArobertl,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb tennis 3 hours experience. I really enjoyed it. Ben is the right person for this kind of tour guide. Ben's good mood and smile are contagious, he definitely made my day. I learned a lot of interesting things about the history of Australian tennis. The ticket price is reasonable. The atmosphere was relaxed. The number of participants was appropriate. Best for couples and families.
Overpriced, not worth it....
Nisha N,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Overpriced, not worth it. Rather take the MCG tour which was value for money, with getting inside the stadium, players change rooms etc. With tennis park it's just talk mainly about outside tennis park places, no tour of rod laver or Margaret court, just photos from the outside. Not worth $120 per person. Something that you can do yourself.
A Chance to Play on an AO Court
KT P,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A guided tour of Melbourne Park up to the MCG, with an hour to play tennis on one of the outside courts that is used for the Australian Open. Please note that there is no entry to any of the main arenas like Rod Laver and Margaret Court. Did get to go inside KIA Arena and the MCG though.
Excellent tour
Tracy L,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I recently took a local tour of Melbourne's iconic sports venues, and it was fantastic! Our guide Catherine was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing captivating stories about each location. The highlight was visiting the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), where the history of Australian sports truly comes alive. We also explored Rod Laver Arena and Marvel Stadium, both of which were impressive. The tour was well-organized, allowing plenty of time for questions and photos. It was a great opportunity to meet fellow sports fans and soak in Melbourne's vibrant sporting culture. We even had a chance to play tennis on the venue! Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience the city’s sports scene!
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