Australian Open Travel Package: Melbourne and Tasmania

Day 1: Melbourne Tennis Atmosphere

Melbourne transforms into a vibrant hub of tennis excitement as the Australian Open begins, drawing visitors from around the world. Settle into your luxurious, conveniently located hotel and join fellow tennis enthusiasts for a welcome dinner showcasing the city’s electric tournament atmosphere.

Overnight: Melbourne (Langham Melbourne)

Day 2: City Culture and Historic Tennis

Discover Melbourne’s iconic laneways, historic architecture, and bustling markets during your city highlights tour, experiencing the vibrant arts and culinary scenes that define Australia’s cultural capital. The afternoon brings your first recreational tennis round at historic Kooyong, where tennis legends once competed and the grass courts echo with championship history.

Overnight: Melbourne (Langham Melbourne)

Day 3-5: Australian Open Early Rounds

Experience five premium tennis sessions across three days at Melbourne Park—three day sessions and two night sessions under the lights, all with exclusive hospitality access and shaded seating. The early rounds showcase tennis at its most unpredictable, where rising stars challenge established champions and every match holds potential for stunning upsets.

Between sessions, your hospitality package provides access to championship lounges with gourmet dining and premium beverages, while the tournament’s festival atmosphere transforms the entire precinct with entertainment zones and dining venues that draw tennis lovers from around the world.

Overnight: Melbourne (Langham Melbourne)

Day 6: Welcome to Tasmania

Cross to Tasmania, Australia’s island state renowned for rugged wilderness, pristine beaches, and unique wildlife including the famous Tasmanian devil. Your expert host welcomes you in Hobart with a short city orientation, introducing you to this captivating destination where rich maritime history meets thriving local food and wine culture.

Overnight: Tasmania (MACq01 Hotel)

Day 7: Mountain Views and Valley Flavors

Journey over Kunanyi (Mt. Wellington) in your premium vehicle, pausing for spectacular views and fresh mountain coffee before descending into the scenic Huon Valley. Enjoy unique local specialties like wallaby pie at a charming riverside bakery, followed by guided bushwalks or gentle river paddles along the serene Huon.

The afternoon brings an exclusive experience at Fat Pig Farm, where you’ll explore kitchen gardens and pick ingredients directly from the soil. Meet the farm animals and discover the owners’ fascinating culinary journey during this intimate farm-to-table lunch, accompanied by local wines and specially crafted beverages from neighboring producers.

Overnight: Tasmania (MACq01 Hotel)

Day 8: Historic Tennis and Seafood Delights

Begin the day with an extraordinary tennis experience on Government House Tasmania’s grounds, where you’ll enjoy a private session on beautifully manicured grass courts steeped in colonial history—a rare privilege in this prestigious setting.

This afternoon, board your luxury catamaran for a delectable sampling of Tasmania’s legendary fresh seafood, where a skilled diver harvests the ocean’s bounty directly from pristine coastal waters. Fresh periwinkles, sea urchins, abalone, rock lobster, oysters, mussels, and salmon are expertly prepared onboard while you cruise untouched waterways where dolphins and seals play. Savor this seafood feast alongside seasonal fruit platters and Tasmanian cheeses paired with local wines and craft beers—a floating showcase of Tasmania’s renowned culinary reputation.

Overnight: Tasmania (MACq01 Hotel)

Day 9: Maria Island Helicopter Adventure

Your private helicopter whisks you from Hobart with breathtaking aerial views of majestic Mount Wellington, bound for Maria Island—Tasmania’s wildlife haven known locally as Noah’s Ark. This pristine sanctuary hosts some of Australia’s most visible and abundant native animals, where unbothered wombats waddle past while playful Forester kangaroos and wallabies share the coastal landscape.

Your picnic lunch features delicious Tasmanian fare served in a secluded natural setting or within one of the island’s world-heritage listed convict buildings. The afternoon offers stunning short walks or challenging hikes tailored to your preferences, with your knowledgeable guide strategically avoiding crowds while maximizing wildlife encounters across the island’s sweeping bays, dramatic natural cliffs, and mountain vistas. Your exclusive helicopter return to Hobart creates memories that will linger long after this extraordinary day ends.

Overnight: Tasmania (MACq01 Hotel)

Day 10: Championship Tennis Returns

Return to Melbourne as the Australian Open reaches its crescendo with the Women’s Semi-Final twilight session. Stroll along the Yarra River to Melbourne Park and plunge back into the tournament’s heightened atmosphere, where every point carries championship weight. Your exclusive hospitality access provides the perfect setting to savor this pivotal moment in tennis’s first Grand Slam of the year.

Overnight: Melbourne (Langham Melbourne)

Day 11-13: Grand Slam Championship Weekend

Experience tennis at its absolute pinnacle during the Australian Open’s most prestigious sessions—Men’s Semi-Finals, Women’s Final, and Men’s Final. Your premium shaded seating near the action combines with exclusive hospitality areas where you can retreat between the tournament’s most dramatic moments. This is where tennis legends are made and Grand Slam dreams are realized, with Melbourne Park’s festival atmosphere reaching its electric peak.

Overnight: Melbourne (Langham Melbourne)

Day 14: Farewell to Australia

Your Australian Open and Tasmania adventure concludes with a private transfer to the airport. Depart with unforgettable memories of championship tennis and wild island encounters that showcase Australia’s sporting passion and natural wonders.