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                                                         PRIVATE TOUR OPTIONS

The focus on private & group tour itineraries is flexibility.

The following are simply suggestions.

You ask and we'll make it happen!

Over the past few years we have offered some memorable group options:
- English school boys taking Surfing Lessons on Christmas Day
- American travel agents screaming in the front row of Aussie Rules Footy at Telstra Dome
- New Zealand Grand Prix fans exploring Melbourne’s famous sporting venues & enjoying some of our finest at Foster’s Australia Brewery on our Sports Lovers Tour PLUS Brewery Tour
- New Zealand school girls enjoying the Sports Lovers Tour of Melbourne & doing the Haka at Telstra Dome

- Local teachers being educated on the fine local brews on a Melbourne Brewery Tour
- Corporate Groups fighting it out against their colleagues in a Sports Trivia Night
- Uzbekistani teachers ‘blown away’ by the awesome AFL crowd at the MCG
- Canadian Commonwealth Games officials & athletes telling us that our Surf Coast Tour was the best part of their trip to Melbourne during the M2006 Games
- Conference groups seeing their favorite retired horses at Living Legends then enjoying a wine & beer tasting -Corporate group letting of steam w/ Stretch Hummer transfers, flights to Phillip Island, V8 Hot Laps & Go Karting

- The Quintessential Melbourne tour including lunch on The Tramcar Restaurant, a tour of Flemington racecourse stables, competitions at AFL World with an AFL footballer

…..ASK HOW WE CAN MAKE YOUR GROUP’S EXPERIENCE MEMORABLE

 

Melbourne BREWERY TOUR

Spend a day immersed in beer!

Visit The Foster's Australia Carlton & United Brewery, famous for Fosters and our favourites Vic Bitter, Carlton Draught & Crown Lager to name a few. This fascinating tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the past, present and future of beer and brewing in Australia through interactive displays and a guided tour of Australia’s largest brewery.* And Yes, there is an opportunity to sit at the free tasting bar! Enjoy lunch overlooking Melbourne's Docklands and sampling a variety of James Squires brews. After lunch visit a Belgian Bier Cafe to taste Europe's finest ales or another Melbourne micro-brewery.

Ask about various food & beverage options.

SUGGESTED TIMING: 11am-5pm

*Please wear flat comfortable shoes. Open toe shoes/sandals are not permitted within brewing production area Numerous stairs.

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SURF COAST - PLUS Flight over Great Ocean Road

Image of 12 Apostles FlightA tour with a difference of Australia's surf coast and top surfing beaches. Your aerial adventure includes approx. 1 hour flying just above the cliff tops along the Great Ocean Road and the retun 20 minute flight soaring over the Otway Rainforests. The Piper Lance aircraft have club seating and flights depart and return to Torquay.

Torquay's Surf World Museum which captures the spirit of surfing in words, pictures and hands on displays.

Visit Bells Beach and see Aussie surfers in action.

Shop till you drop at the home of world famous Australian surf clothing brands at outlets incl. Rip Curl, Quicksilver, Roxy…Huge Savings!

An optional stop for car lovers. Discover the past, present and exciting future of Ford Australia at the Ford Discovery Centre on the waterfront in Geelong.

Tour includes lunch at a winery or ocean-view restaurant and wine tasting options.

 

 

SURF COAST- with Surf Lesson and SurfWorld Museum

A tour with a difference of Australia's surf coast and top surfing beaches. Learn to surf at or near Torquay Beach with fully trained private instructors and all equipment hire supplied.

Torquay's Surf World Museum captures the spirit of surfing in words, pictures and hands on displays. Visit Bells Beach and see Aussie surfers in action. Shop till you drop at the homeof world famous surf clothing brands at outlets including Rip Curl, Quicksilver, Roxy…Huge Savings! Includes lunch (&or wine tasting) at a winery or Ocean view restaurant.

 

SURF COAST - with Shopping, Ford Discovery Centre & SurfWorld Museum

A tour with a difference of Australia's surf coast and top surfing beaches. Torquay's Surf World Museum captures the spirit of surfing in words, pictures and hands on displays. Visit Bells Beach and see Aussie surfers in action. Shop till you drop at the home of world famous Australian surf clothing brands at outlets incl. Rip Curl, Quicksilver, Roxy…Huge Savings! An optional stop for car lovers. Discover the past, present and exciting future of Ford Australia at the Ford Discovery Centre on the waterfront in Geelong. Includes lunch (& or wine tasting) at a winery or Ocean view restaurant.

 

Ask about other options on the Surf Coast such as Golf, Horse Riding, Wildlife, Kayaking, Snorkling, Forest & Coastal Walks, Forest Rambles, Rock Climbing & Abseiling...

 

 

Phillip Island Grand Prix Experience, Koalas & Penguins - lunch & dinner.

A Phillip Island Tour with a difference including a guided walking or bus tour of the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and Visitors Centre. Points of interest include the Race Control Tower, Pit Lane, media centre and of course the winners podium as well as the Water Gardens, Native Bird Aviaries and the Kangaroo and Wallaby enclosure. Restrictions may apply if race day.

FAST OPTION - Ask us about Hot Laps in V8 Supercars.

(Grand Prix track can be replaced with Churchill Island and or walking tours on request).

Enjoy the Koala Conservation Centre and Phillip Island Penguin Parade which Phillip Island has become famous for. Lunch and Seafood (optional) Dinner on the Island included.

Option for Stretch Hummer transfer to Essendon airport and flight to and from Phillip Island

 

 

MORNINGTON PENINSULA - A Fun Day Out

You choose from the wide variety of fun activities on the Mornington Peninsula...or we'll choose for you.

Winery & Stud Farm Tour

Learn to Surf

Pick your own strawberries or visit a lavendar farm.

Walk, bike or ride The Park at Point Nepean.

Wildlife and Farm activities.

Get lost in the wonderful Mornington Peninsula mazes.

Enjoy horse riding - possibly between wineries!

Country Race days

Includes lunch at your choice of fantastic peninsula restaurants, wineries or attractions.

All activities subject to availablility - some only available summer months or weekends.

Further details on all activities available on request.

Overnight accomodation options available on request including seaside holiday houses and Golf Resorts.

SPORTS LOVERS TOURS

A morning tour with various afternoon options to suit your sporting taste.

Visit the venues that play host to some of Australia’s favourite sporting events. Sit in the coach’s 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. Pass by Commonwealth Games 2006 Village. Drive around Albert Park, on the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit alongside Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre. Choose between tours of : The MCG. The “G” is a super stage for Australian sport, stadium for the 1956 Olympics, International Cricket and Australian Rules Football. OR· Melbourne & Olympic Parks (Rod Laver Arena) - home of The Australian Open Tennis. Enjoy lunch overlooking the Telstra Dome Arena OR Docklands/Albert Park ala carte restaurant option. An unforgettable experience for sports lovers and those looking for a Melbourne City Tour with a difference.

Please ask on booking if you have any particular sporting interests or requests.

1) SPORTS LOVERS TOUR PLUS FOSTER'S BREWERY TOUR - Sports Lovers Tour as above PLUS a tour of The Carlton & United Brewery, famous for Fosters and our favourites Vic Bitter, Carlton Draught, Crown Lager. This fascinating tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the past, present and future of beer and brewing in Australia through interactive displays and a guided tour of Australia’s largest brewery. And Yes, there is an opportunity to sit at the free tasting bar!
* Please wear flat comfortable shoes. Open toe shoes/sandals are not permitted within brewing production area. Numerous stairs.

2) SPORTS LOVERS TOUR PLUS MELBOURNE OBSERVATION DECK & TELSTRA DOME TOUR - Sports Lovers Tour as above PLUS tour Telstra Dome, host to The Rugby World Cup, AFL and world class entertainment events. Take a birds-eye view of Melbourne’s sports precincts from The Melbourne Observation Deck and enjoy afternoon tea.

3) SPORTS LOVERS TOUR PLUS AFL WORLD - Sports Lovers Tour as above PLUS The AFL Hall of Fame & Sensation, a fully interactive multimedia experience. It is a tribute to the history and heritage of Aussie Rules Football and the Legends and Inductees of the Australian Football Hall of Fame. A truly world-class facility that will involve, inspire, educate and excite! An opportunity for all to compete with the greats of the game and the chance to live every fan's dream: To play in the AFL Grand Final!

4) SPORTS LOVERS TOUR PLUS TENNIS & TOUR - Sports Lovers Tour as above PLUS tour Melbourne & Olympic Parks, one of the world’s busiest sports and entertainment precincts. See the players’ change rooms where the top tennis players prepare for victory at The Australian Open Championships each January. Experience the thrill of walking onto Centre Court. Go backstage and explore the stars’ dressing rooms. Delve into the history of concerts and sporting events held at the various arenas in the area. Experience the excitement of Grand Slam tennis and play on the same courts as the world’s best players. (Please bring tennis shoes and comfortable clothing.) Rate based on 2 people (coaching options also available at additional price). Due to Australian Open Tennis Championships this tour will not operate between Dec 19th - Feb 7th.

5) SPORTS LOVERS TOUR PLUS THE ULTIMATE NEIGHBOURS TOUR - Sports Lovers Tour as above PLUS 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 opportunities & receive a complimentary Neighbours Souvenir Gift. 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!

6) Sports Lovers Tour PLUS ????You Tell Us...

 

AUSSIE RULES FOOTY - SEE IT LIVE!.

March - September

Experience the unique Australian game of football with your own local host to explain the rules, bumps & brawls.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:· Your host will meet you at approx 6.30pm or 12.30pm at your hotel. Hotel transfer or experience Melbourne's unique trams (depending on your clients preference).Experience the excitement of Aussie Rules footy walking into the stadium with the fans · Reserved undercover seating· Your host will explain the rules and involve you in the game using competitions and prizes· A showbag of Aussie Rules goodies including Souvenir Program - ‘Footy Record’ and Club Song Sheets· Includes Footy Food.

 

AUSSIE RULES FOOTY - DINING PACKAGES.

March - September

Experience the unique Australian game of football with your local host to explain the rules, bumps & brawls. PACKAGE INCLUDES:· Your host will meet you at approx 5.30pm or 11.30am at your hotel. Hotel Transfer or experience Melbourne's unique trams (depending on your clients preference).Experience the excitement of Aussie Rules footy walking into the stadium with the fans · Gold Reserved undercover seating· Your host will explain the rules and involve you in the game using competitions and prizes· A showbag of Aussie Rules goodies including Souvenir Program - ‘Footy Record’ and Club Song Sheets· Enjoy a superb 3 course meal with beverages pre, half time and post game. MC and guest speakers. Corporate boxes also available on request.

 

                                                                                                                                   

NOTES: 

Please ask us to quote on your preferred option. Price dependent on number of people.
Private Tours are based on Sole Booking Occupancy. Public tour rates/packages also available.
Other tour options available on application
Some venues may not be available on requested day due to events

 

Group Tour Options

Melbourne Sports Tours caters to all types of groups

- CORPORATE ENTERTAINMENT – A Country Race Day for over 20 staff and clients
- INCENTIVES/REWARDS – Hot Air Ballooning Packages rewarding staff performance
- SCHOOLS – Country and international kids will love Melbourne, The Sports Capital
- FUNDRAISERS – ditch the cake stall and go on a wine tour
- PROBUS – Visit the venues that play host to some of Australia’s favourite sporting events
- RSL Clubs – Get some mates together for a trip to The Phillip Island Grand Prix Track
- CAR ENTHUSIASTS – Fox Car Collection and Ford Discovery Centre
- SPORTING CLUBS – Fundraiser or just a fun day out? Try Night Races at Moonee Valley
- INTERNATIONAL GROUPS - Experience Aussie Rules Football with a host OR our Yarra Valley Australian Experience to see other types of animals and an Aboriginal Restaurant and Gallery
- FAMILY & FRIENDS – Learn to surf or shop till you drop – options galore on the Surf Coast at Torquay

 

ASK US TO DESIGN A PACKAGE FOR YOUR GROUP

NOTES                      
Prices Shown are Australian dollars and include GST
Hotel Pick Ups available on Request
Some venues may not be available on requested day due to events.
                       
GROUP TERMS & CONDITIONS                    
1) 50% Deposit is requested to confirm a group or private booking, with full payment required at least 7 days prior to travel.
2) Please advise Melbourne Sports Tours within 7 days of tour departure of a cancellation or decrease in numbers to avoid a cancellation fee of 25%
3) No Shows & tours cancelled within 72 hours of a Melbourne Sports Tour departure time may not be refunded
4) In compliance with the laws of responsible serving of alcohol, alcohol will not be served to intoxicated guests and drunk or disorderly patrons will not be permitted to remain with the group & will not be allowed back on our bus.
5) Proof of age (over 18) must be shown to consume alcohol on any of our tours
6) Personal belongings taken on a Melbourne Sports Tour are taken at the client's own risk
7) Melbourne Sports Tours reserves the right to alter itineraries, vehicles and days of operation as required
8) Although every effort is made to adhere to the itinerary specified some venues may not be available on requested day due to events.Every effort will be made to inform the agent/client of tour cancellations/alterations prior to tour date.
9) Arena & venue tours and non-vehicle activities are not operated by Melbourne Sports Tours, nor by persons or companies associated with Melbourne Sports Tours. Therefore, we cannot take any responsibility whatsoever for any injury or loss of any type arising in any manner, including whether as a result of negligence or otherwise.

10) Melbourne Sports Tours advises our guests to have travel insurance.  We will not be held responsible for any damages, loss or injuries incurred whilst on tour.

 


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