
15 Things To Do in Melbourne When You’re in Town for the Australian Open
Add these off-the-court activities to your Melbourne itinerary for when you’re in between matches.
The many facilities of the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Center all have slightly different opening hours, but in general things are open from 6am to 10pm weekdays, and from 7am-8pm on weekends. Access to the pools costs around $7, and renting any of the courts costs around $20 per hour, depending on peak hours and the size of the court. The FlowRider costs $20 for an afternoon and $30 for a full-day pass. Located near the center of Melbourne, MSAC can be reached by tram via Route 96 (East Brunswick to St Kilda Beach) (stop 129) or Route 112 (City to South Melbourne/St Kilda) (stop 131).