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An interactive multimedia experience on the history and legends of Australian Football. QV, 292 Swanston Street, (03 8660 5555).
Australian Grand Prix
Melbourne comes alive every March to the roar of Formula One engines as it hosts the Australian Grand Prix. It is the first race of the Formula One season and is raced on a 5.3km circuit course around the famous Albert Park Lake. The Grand Prix moved from Adelaide to Melbourne in in 1996, 401,000 spectators turned out, a record for the event. Albert Road, Albert Park, South Melbourne (03 9258 7100) Tram, train or bus from City to Albert Park.
Australian Open
Melbourne Park is home to the Australian Open every January, the first of the world's four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. This popular sporting event attracts the best tennis players in the world, with the final being held on Rod Laver Arena, which features a movable roof, making it the only Grand Slam that can be played indoors. When the two main arenas, Rod Laver and Vodafone, are not being used for tennis they host numerous concerts, ice spectaculars, shows and exhibitions. Melbourne Park has four indoor courts and 22 outdoor courts that are available for public hire, except in January. Batman Avenue, Melbourne ( 03 9286 1244). Tram from city, Train from city to Melbourne Park Station.
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
The Melbourne Cricket Ground is one of the most historical and famous sporting stadiums in the world. It is the home of Australian Rules Football and World Class Cricket, as well as hosting many great events, like the 1956 Olympics and the 2006 Commonwealth games. It has hosted opera and rock concerts, international soccer matches and is famous for the Boxing Day Test Match. The stadium once had a capacity of 125,000 spectators, but the installation of improved seating has reduced that figure to 97,000. On non event days, tours of the MCG are conducted. It also houses the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Musuem. Brunton Avenue, Richmond (03 9657 8867). Trains from city to Jolimont station, tram, bus, water taxi.
Melbourne Cup
Melbourne is home to the race that stops a nation. Melbourne Cup day is always the first Tuesday in November and is held at the beautiful Flemington Race Course. The race is recognized as one of the world's greatest handicap races and is run over 3200 metres. The first Melbourne Cup was held in 1861, with the winner Archer being the first of a long line of famous horses to win the much coveted race. The event attracts an on course crowd of over 110,000 people with the record attendance being 122,376 in 2003. The Melbourne Cup is just one racing event that makes up the famous Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. Others include Derby Day, Cox Plate, Oaks Day, and Caufield Cup, all held at race courses in Melbourne. Epsom Road, Flemington (03 9258 4666).Train from city to Flemington Station, Bus, Ferry.
Rod Laver Arena
Home of the Australian Open Tennis Championship which can be visited on regular tours. Melbourne Park, Batman Avenue (03 9286 1530).
Telstra Dome
This very modern sporting and entertainment venue is Melbourne's, newest sporting arena. It was built in the Docklands precinct and was opened in 2000. It was designed for Australian Rules Football but is also host to many concerts, and has a seating capacity of up to 75,000. It is famous for its ultra modern retractable roof. Tours are arranged around the Telsta Dome. Bourke Street West, Docklands ( 03 8625 7277). Tram from City
The Tan
Officially termed The Tan Track as it has a surface of tan bark, it is affectionately known to Melbourne's runners as The Tan. It is a 3.8km running track that runs parallel to the Botanic Gardens. The Tan has been used by running greats Steve Ovett, Kathy Freeman, Robert de Castella and Steve Monaghetti, just to name a few. The current record on the track was run in 2004 by Craig Mottram in 10 minutes, 12 seconds. However, it is just as popular with local and visiting joggers and known as the best place to run in Melbourne. Numerous entrances around the Domain. Trams from city to St Kilda Road 
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