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1/01/2010 - 2/28/2010Australian Open (tennis)
Melbourne,
Australia
The Australian Open is Australia's main tennis tournament and forms part of the Grand Slam competition which also includes the Wimbledon Championships, the United States Open and the French Open. The first tennis tournament to be held in Australia was at Melbourne's Warehouseman's Cricket Ground in 1905. The venue shifted around Australia over the years before it was decided in 1972 that the event should always be held in Melbourne. The popularity of the event has grown over the years and now attracts over 60,000 spectators on popular match days.
Themes:
Sport
Hours: Various.
Cost: Various.
Where: Melbourne Park
Melbourne & Olympic Parks Trust
Batman Avenue
Melbourne
VIC 3001
Australia
Melbourne, Australia
Getting there:
Road: Parking is available at the site but spaces may be limited.
Rail: Flinders Street, Richmond and Jolimont stations are all within easy walking distance.
Tram: Services from Flinders Street and Richmond Stations stop at Melbourne Park.
Bus: Number 605 from the city runs to Melbourne Park.
Water taxi: Service operates along the Yarra River dropping off passengers at Melbourne Park.
Contact Information:
Australian Open
Private Bag 6060
Richmond South
Melbourne
Victoria
3121
Australia
Telephone: +61 (0)3 9286 1355.
Website: www.australianopen.com
