What You Will Do
Experience Aussie Rules football at its birthplace, the iconic, 100,000-seater Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Start your experience with a guided walk through Melbourne's amazing sports precinct, learn the history and the rules, understand its Aboriginal beginnings and then be hosted by a passionate local throughout the game, who will give the guidance on this unique game.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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.
1
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
3 hours
Attend an Australian Rules football match involving a Melbourne-based football club. Accompanied by your local host, the rules and game will be explained as well as the origins of Aussie Rules and how it is integral to the local culture. There will also be the opportunity to try out the basic skills.
2
Federation Square
10 minutes
This is the starting point of the experience with the history and context of what makes Melbourne the Sporting Capital of the World.
3
Birrarung Marr
10 minutes
On the banks of the Birrarung River (Yarra River) you will learn about the influence of Aboriginal culture and games on Australian sport.
4
Melbourne Park
20 minutes
Home of the Australian Open and Rod Laver Arena. Get up close to all the stadiums and facilities of the biggest annual sporting event in the world.
5
Melbourne & Olympic Parks
10 minutes
The heart of Melbourne's amazing sporting precinct, home to seven major league football clubs and historic venues from the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
6
AAMI Park
10 minutes
Melbourne's premier rugby and soccer stadium
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