Melbourne Park Tennis Experience: Play on Famous Blue Courts

Experience the thrill of playing tennis on Melbourne’s iconic blue courts at Melbourne Park. Explore the city’s rich sporting history and immerse yourself in its vibrant sports culture.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1 Princes Walk - 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.

What's Included
  • Infants are free (0-4 years)
  • Tennis racquets and balls
  • Court hire
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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.

Location
1 Princes Walk
Princes Walk
Meet at Federation Square, between Transport Bar and Princes Bridge. Look out for the tour guide playing with a tennis ball. And please share a WhatsApp number so your guide can share their Live Location on the day and provide updates on the booking.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Phototourist_11
Sep 5, 2024
Melbourne tennis experience - Ben was amazing with all his knowledge about the sports park. Tour and walk around the park was very entertaining. We got to play on one of the side courts.
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884ahsank
Sep 5, 2024
Melbourne sports park and tennis experience - Ben was amazing! Gave us a very entertaining review and walk through of the Melbourne sports park. We got to play in one of the side courts.
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Trek36962121758
Sep 4, 2024
A friendly Guide and tennis experience on the Australian courts - I joined alone, but my friendly local Guide entertained me with careful explanations. It was a great experience to play on the coveted Australian tennis court with other participants! A very fulfilling solo trip in Melbourne!
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Wanderer61179431498
Sep 4, 2024
My Melbourne Park Tennis Experience - My daughter and I had a great time at Melbourne Park Tennis Experience. 我建议对运动有热诚的人士,参加这个半日团。除了可以参观澳洲网球公开赛的场地,導游还会介绍附近的体育设施,及各类运动的起源,球员的轶事。最后团友可以一起打网球,及买纪念品。
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Christophgo
Sep 4, 2024
Great experience with knowledgable and fun guide! - It was an absolutely awesome experience; Ben provided lots of knowledge in a fun and interesting way and leads through the sport venues of Melbourne. We got lots of time to play on the tennis courts and took pictures in one of the stadiums. Can 100% absolutely recommend the tour! :)
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455ariannap
Sep 4, 2024
Highly recommended for those who love tennis - Beautiful activity with the possibility to play in the Australian Open courts Really super! My 8-year-old son made his dream come true to see and play in the most important tennis courts in Australia
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Mobile07431713931
Aug 19, 2024
Best tour in Melbourne! - I have been to Melbourne many times, but this was my first time on tour. Ben was very knowledgeable and explained each of them in great detail. It was most exciting and interesting, especially talking about how the Australian Open got where I am today. You can see the passion of the people of Melbourne for sport and the contribution that the city makes as a whole. I fell in love with this city once again! Thank you.
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Chrisgy9091pm
Aug 18, 2024
Best Melbourne sports tour - 5 stars - The best Melbourne tour I’ve ever been on with my wife and kids. Ben is an outstanding guide, giving us an incredible historical and cultural journey into Melbournes past and present sporting people and attractions. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn more about Melbournes sporting legends and heroes and the people who helped forge the beautiful sporting complexes and games that exist today. This tour will take you to some of the most iconic areas across the city - where you can even have a hit of tennis at one of the courts within the famous Melbourne tennis complex. Fun for the whole family, we loved it - Five stars!!
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Julia080504
Aug 9, 2024
Best sports experience in Melbourne - Napakagandang tour. Marami kaming natutunan, hindi lang tungkol sa Australian open, kundi sa sports in general sa Australia. Maraming alam si Ben, at talagang pinag aralan niya ang sinasabi niya. Nasasagot din niya ang mga tanong namin. Ibang karanasan ang makita at makapaglaro sa practice court kung saan naglalaro ang mga paborito naming manlalaro sa tennis. Irerekomenda ko ito hindi lang sa mga atleta, kundi sa mga sports enthusiasts at pamilya, na naghahanap ng magandang tour at bagong kaalaman. Salamat, Ben!
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Dzeal
Jul 31, 2024
This was a one-of-a-kind experience with an ace guide - This experience was a definite highlight of our visit to Melbourne! Ben is knowledgeable about sport, the city, and the history of both having been involved in the Melbourne sporting scene in various ways for a number of years. This means that as well as a detailed history and trivia of the venues and the sports held there he is also able to throw in a number of amusing, entertaining and informative anecdotes. I’m not much of a tennis player myself, having barely touched a racket in years, but the feeling of being on the court and hitting some balls over the net at such a remarkable venue was absolutely ‘Ace’ and one that won’t be forgotten! If you are visiting Melbourne, then I can’t recommend taking this tour enough, as I’d say it is essential to get a glimpse into Melbourne’s sporting side and place within the city.
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