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MCG Tour
Highlights
- Explore the iconic MCG and walk on the hallowed arena, feeling the pulse of Melbourne's sporting history.
- Discover the MCC Long Room and Library, immersing yourself in over a century of cricket heritage.
- Wander through the player change rooms and viewing areas, gaining insider knowledge from expert guides.
- Enjoy stunning views of Melbourne's skyline from the City Terrace, capturing the essence of this vibrant city.
Explore Australia’s favourite stadium by taking a guided MCG tour. Experience the inner sanctum of the MCG, walk on the hallowed arena and learn the secrets of the ‘G on this very affordable experience.
Highlights of this must-see tour include the famous MCC Long Room, MCC Library (founded in 1873), MCG tapestry, player change rooms, cricketers’ viewing room, Ron Casey media centre, the Shrine to Test Cricket – including the portrait of Sir Donald Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar, a walk along the boundary, Cricket Victoria Bill Lawry Centre and the City Terrace with view’s of Melbourne’s skyline.
Note: some areas on the tour route are subject to availability and alteration.
Learn from knowledgeable tour guides and understand what makes the MCG the heartbeat of Melbourne. Combine your behind-the-scenes MCG tour with a visit to the Australian Sports Museum for a truly memorable experience.
Itinerary highlights
The famous MCC Long Room
City Terrace – Melbourne's Skyline
Cricket Victoria Bill Lawry Centre
MCC Library
Walk on the boundary line
Change rooms and media centre
Finish at the Australian Sports Museum
Tour details
- On demand
Features
Service facilities
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
- Employs people with disabilities.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Staff are trained in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges.
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- A hearing loop is available.
- TVs with captioning option is available.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- Step free access to the conference or function room
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Lifts with enough space for people using a mobility aid to enter and turn around to use the lift buttons. Buttons are at accessible height.
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair/scooter charging station (power point) in an accessible location is available.
- Portable hoist is available.
- Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).
Physical – High support needs
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- A bathroom which is fully accessible and equipped with ceiling hoist and adult change table.
- Have a Changing Places or Lift & Change toilet with a hoist and adult change table
- A place to store medical equipment (eg oxygen).
Access & Inclusion
An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
- https://www.mcg.org.au/the-stadium/access-and-inclusion
Operation information
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Explore Australia’s favourite stadium by taking a guided Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) tour. Experience the inner sanctum of the Melbourne Cricket Ground, walk on the boundary and learn the secrets of the ‘G on this very affordable experience.
Highlights of this must-see tour include the famous Melbourne Cricket Club Long Room, Melbourne Cricket Club Library (founded in 1873), Melbourne Cricket Ground tapestry, player change rooms, cricketers’ viewing room, Ron Casey media centre, portrait of Sir Donald Bradman and Sachin Tendulkar, a walk on the arena, Cricket Victoria Bill Lawry Centre and the City Terrace with views of Melbourne’s skyline.
Note: some areas on the tour route are subject to availability and alteration.
Learn from their knowledgeable tour guides, and understand what makes the Melbourne Cricket Ground the heartbeat of Melbourne. Combine your behind-the-scenes MCG tour with a visit to the Australian Sports Museum for a truly memorable experience.
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Accreditations
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ATEC India Host
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Museums and Galleries Association
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Victoria Tourism Industry Council
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