Australian Open Travel Package: Melbourne and Tasmania

Suggested Itinerary

Day 1
Welcome to Melbourne! Watch the city come alive with excitement, transforming into a vibrant hub of tennis, culture, and entertainment, attracting visitors from around the world. You will enjoy a welcome dinner with other attendees in the evening.
Langham Melbourne

Day 2
Enjoy a city highlights tour of Melbourne showcasing its iconic laneways, historic architecture, bustling markets, and vibrant arts and culinary scenes. And then spend your afternoon with a round of tennis at Kooyong.
Langham Melbourne

Days 3-5
Spend these days at Melbourne Park and the Rod Laver Arena watching the emgering tennis stars battle it out with the top seeds. These days will include day and night sessions in amazing shaded seats with a hospitality package. These early rounds are also a great time to catch some of the action on the courts.
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Day 6
Today, you are off to Tasmania, renowned for its rugged wilderness, pristine beaches, and unique wildlife, including the famous Tasmanian devil. The region’s rich history, charming towns, and thriving local food and wine scene make it a captivating destination for nature lovers and culture enthusiasts alike. Be welcomed on arrival in Hobart by your expert host and enjoy a short drive to the city. Stretch your legs and get acquainted with the city through the eyes of a well-informed and connected local host.
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Day 7
Be picked up from your hotel at 9 am in a premium vehicle with bottled water and local treats. Spend the morning getting acquainted with the city through the eyes of a well-informed and connected local host. Journey up over Kunanyi (Mt. Wellington) with some time to enjoy the spectacular views across South Eastern Tasmania and some fresh coffee in the fresher mountain air before descending over the backside of the mountain and down into the Huon Valley. Stop in for a unique morning tea, like wallaby pie, in a charming country bakery in Ranelagh by the banks of the Huon River. Take in the area’s natural beauty on a guided bushwalk or gentle paddle on the serene Huon River. Spend the afternoon tasting more local produce directly from the makers, with a very special and exclusive experience at Fat Pig Farm. Explore the kitchen garden, picking treats and ingredients directly from the soil. Meet a few of the animals and learn about the couple’s fascinating journey in and out and back into the public eye through their storied careers and incredible life’s work. This farm-to-table lunch will be accompanied by wine and specially made (and occasionally spiked) beverages from local friends and neighbours in this wonderfully productive region hull of heavy hitters and hidden treasures. Relax on the scenic drive back to Hobart, arriving at your accommodation just in time for dinner.
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Day 8
Start the day with a delicious light breakfast at your hotel before meeting your host who will unveil access to the grounds of Government House Tasmania for a private tennis session on this historic location’s beautifully manicured grass courts. Enjoy some leisure during the lunch hour. And then, in the afternoon, cruise in comfort aboard your luxury catamaran, exploring untouched waterways and spotting wildlife like dolphins and seals. While taking in the scenery, indulge in a seasonal fruit platter with Tasmanian cheeses paired with local wines and beers. Throughout the journey, your skilled diver will harvest fresh seafood – periwinkles, sea urchins, abalone, rock lobster, oysters, mussels, and salmon – all expertly prepared onboard for your feasting pleasure. This tour is a must for seafood lovers and a perfect way to experience the flavours that have made Tasmania a renowned culinary destination. Your host will have you back to your hotel for the evening.
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Day 9
Today your host will whisk you away from Hobart with a breathtaking private helicopter flight, leaving the majestic Mount Wellington in your wake for an unforgettable Tasmanian wildlife adventure. Touch down in style on Maria Island, a haven for native wildlife and referred to locally as Noah’s Ark. The Island boasts some of Australia’s most visible and plentiful wildlife, offering an unparalleled encounter. Wombats waddle by unbothered, while playful Forester kangaroos and wallabies share the space. Look out for Cape Barren geese and even a glimpse of one of the island’s healthy Tasmanian devil populations. For lunch, your host will arrange a picnic of delicious Tasmanian fare in a beautiful and secluded natural setting or inside one of the world-heritage listed convict buildings. Spend the rest of the afternoon on a number of stunning short walks or more challenging hiking to suit. Your knowledgeable host will avoid the crowds and maximise your chance to see native wildlife and the islands’ many sweeping bays, natural cliffs and mountains. By late afternoon, your exclusive helicopter will whisk you back to Hobart, leaving you with memories that will linger long after the journey ends.
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Day 10
Today you travel back to Melbourne for the the beginning of your Australian Open semi-final matches! After your transfer from the ariport, take a short stroll along the river to Melbourne Park and jump right into the action with the women’s semi-final session at twilight. Enjoy access to the hospitality areas.
Langham Melbourne

Days 11-13
These days are spent at Melbourne Park watching the action of the Men’s Semi-Finals, Women’s and Men’s Finals. Not only will have seats close to the action in a shaded area. You also have your hospitality areas.
Langham Melbourne

Day 14
Say goodbye to Melbourne today as you enjoy a private transfer to the airport and catch your connecting flight back home.