Major sport and entertainment venues
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Melbourne Cricket Ground
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If one has to be picked, the Melbourne Cricket Ground would be the iconic Australian sporting venue. The MCG, often referred to as "The G", holds the world record for the highest light towers at any sporting venue. It hosts more than 90 days of cricket and Australian Rules Football every year and was the main stadium for the 1956 Olympics. It has also seized other major events, including international rugby, football (soccer) World Cup qualifiers, and large rock concerts featuring David Bowie, Paul McCartney, U2, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Elton John and more. When Madonna visited with her Girlie Show Tour, she humorously called it "The G Spot".
More seriously, If Australia is successful in its bid to secure the 2018 FIFA world cup it is likely that the MCG would be the venue of the final, as it has the largest capacity of any venue in Australia.
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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
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.
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Guided tours are available
For tours meet the Customer Service Centre on the external apron opposite Gate 2 (Bourke st footbridge side).
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| Where: | Docklands. |
| Phone: | +61 (0)3 8625 7277 |
| Website: | Telstra Dome |
Flemington Racecourse
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.
Enjoy and 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.
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| Where: | Victoria Racing Club (VRC), 448 Epsom Road, Flemington. |
| Phone: | 1300 727 575 |
| Website: | VRC |
Melbourne Park & Olympic Park
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
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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 |
Olympic Park Stadium
The Oval
Rod Laver Arena
*All information is subject to change without notification.