The Australian Open - arguably one of Australia’s biggest sporting events - is a day FULL of fun, filled with games, activities, amazing food and an incredible atmosphere….oh, and there is TENNIS too!

Mamma says, you don’t need to be a tennis fan to come and enjoy the day, but it MAY turn you into one.

The area is HUGE, with so many things to see and do - with a dedicated games area for the kids including huge inflatable water slide.

Then dotted throughout the event near the food areas are more games like POP, table tennis, totem tennis and plenty more.

The food options are so good Mamma wishes she had 4 stomachs - you can get everything from Piccolo’s meatball panini, tacos and El Jannah Chicken. Oh and DON’T deny yourself the Peach Melbourne dessert -there are pop ups all over and it’s to die for.

Now, tennis! There are plenty of places to watch a game in the park on the big screens - on deck chairs and bean bags, but with a Ground Pass you can enter most of the courts - except centre court and certain matches. So easy.

It’s a great day out, and they have really made it such a great event for families.

the nitty gritty

Melbourne Park (walk down Birrurung Marr along the Yarra from Flinders Street)

Jan 6-26

Catch the train to Flinders Street Station and walk down

Day Ground Pass: Adults $65, Youth $39 Kids $15
Night pass is cheaper!

*to save some money you can bring your own food

Lots of wheelchair accessibility
Sensory rooms available

For more pricing and to book

Mamma's special mention:

There is also the NGV Kids Summer Festival between 11 and 17 January 2025, open from 11am to 4pm each day. The week long event features hands on activities, interactive exhibitions and stories just for children and families these summer holidays. How much fun!

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australian open, melbourne park

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