Melbourne Park Tennis Experience
Overview
A true bucket list experience playing tennis* on Melbourne's famous blue courts or attend the AO in January, our very own Happy Slam.
Court hire, racquets, balls are all supplied - just bring your sneakers!
Melbourne is renowned as the Sporting Capital of the World. Home to F1, MotoGP, Grand Slam, major horse races, surfing events, Olympics, elite golf 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 an insight into the soul of this city, the influence of Indigenous people's in Australian sport and why sport forms the fabric of this city’s culture.
*Due to preparations for the Australian Open playing tennis is not part of the experience during December. Ticket prices are discounted. During the AO this tour includes tickets to the event.
What's Included
- Australian Open tickets (January)
- Infants are free (0-4 years)
- Tennis racquets and balls
- Court hire
- Gratuities
- Due to Aus Open playing tennis during December and January is not part of the tour. Discounts apply.
- Stadium access - not this does not provide internal access to Rod Laver which is not a tennis court.
Meeting Location
1 Princes Walk
Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Australian Open tickets (January).
- Infants are free (0-4 years).
- Tennis racquets and balls.
- Court hire.
- Gratuities.
- Due to Aus Open playing tennis during December and January is not part of the tour. Discounts apply.
- Stadium access - not this does not provide internal access to Rod Laver which is not a tennis court.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Melbourne Park Tennis Experience is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Melbourne Park Tennis Experience will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Australian Open tickets (January)
- Infants are free (0-4 years)
- Tennis racquets and balls
- Court hire
- Gratuities
- Due to Aus Open playing tennis during December and January is not part of the tour. Discounts apply.
- Stadium access - not this does not provide internal access to Rod Laver which is not a tennis court.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
