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Activity Code: MLBT107
Overview
See why sport is such an integral part of Melbourne life. Understand how a horserace brings the city to a standstill and why the question on everyone's lips in Melbourne is "Who do you 'barrack' for". Local hosts will take you through Melbourne's sporting obsession and by the end of it you to will understand how, in this city, sport is a way of life.
Visit the venues that play host to some of Australia's favourite sporting events. Explore the coachs' box, media centres and exclusive member areas. Smell the liniment in the change rooms and walk on the hallowed turf. Visit Flemington, home of the Melbourne Cup - the race that stops the nation.
Drive through the Commonwealth Games Athletes Village and around Albert Park, on the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit alongside Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre. Tour behind the scenes of the MCG. The āGā is a super stage for Australian sport, stadium for the 1956 Olympics, Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, International Cricket and Australian Rules Football. Enjoy lunch overlooking the Etihad Stadium arena.
THEN Step back and enter the Neighbours world with the Official Neighbours Tour! See the famous Ramsay Street, reminisce on those great moments and contemplate plot lines! Come prepared to take photos of the houses with authentic props; drive past Erinsborough High and the Studio Complex - this is where the magic happens! Exclusive Neighbours Star meeting with photo and autograph opportunites.Our professional staff will provide you with plenty of gossip, laughs and on-board entertainment. If you're lucky you might see some filming! Visit the Neighbours Centre for exclusive Neighbours merchandise. If you've a true Neighbours buff, it doesn't get better then this!
Locations
Jolimont (Melbourne - Victoria)
Melbourne (Melbourne - Victoria)
Nunawading (Melbourne - Victoria)
Richmond (VIC) (Melbourne - Victoria)
South Melbourne (Melbourne - Victoria)
Sports Lovers Tour departs at 8.30am from Federation Square - Russell St extension - opposite entrance to Ian Potter NGV. City hotel pick ups are available on request. After lunch you will be dropped at The Neighbours Shop for the Neighbours Tour. The tour returns to this location.
Exact meeting point and supplier's details are provided immediately after booking.
Numbers
You and up to 20 other passengers. We travel around in a 11-21 seater vehicles on this tour
Session Time
8.30am-5pm. Sports Lovers Tour - 5 hours (incl. 1 hour lunch) Neighbours Tour - 3.5 hours
Guidelines & Restrictions
Don't forget to bring your camera!
Extra Info
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