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    Rod Laver Arena: Tours & Tickets

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    1,466 Reviews
    #14 of 522 things to do in Melbourne
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    Batman Ave, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    The tour of the arena is not worth the money

    tour guide was very good but overall very disappointing experience. We were only shown female locker rooms, accreditation area, players lounge and dining area. The biggest disappointment was that court number one is never available for viewing. Due to construction only two outside courts were...More

    Date of experience: November 2019
    Thank Allan F
    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Tennis heaven

    Rod Laver Arena is great. We try To go to the Australian Open tennis every year. This is a great venue. We usually get seats up in the under cover area on the upper level behind the “Melbourne “ sign on the court. It’s away...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    1  Thank Julief61
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Great energy

    This place just gets better, it has a great vibe and energy, must be amazing when the tennis is actually on.

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank toowelltravelled64
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Melbourne venues rock!

    Great venue for tennis or a concert or anything .... just does it well. Easy parking and easy access.

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank cbsgwobal
    Reviewed 15 October 2019
    Great Venue

    Went here for the Hans Zimmer concert. Will be back for the Tennis in January. Great venue with a nice walk from the city along the Yarra River. Hats off to Melbourne for using a homeless man to help direct people to the venue. Didn't...More

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank Mark G
    Reviewed 13 October 2019 via mobile
    Jimmy Barnes

    A fabulous concert!!!! Acoustics and lighting were out of this world. We weren’t cramped and the temperature inside was perfect for the amount of people there. 5 stars for the event itself. However I understand that Customer Service can be difficult work and the Staff...More

    Date of experience: October 2019
    Thank AndStace
    Reviewed 12 October 2019
    Excellent for Bands

    Went to see Fleetwood Mac was so easy to get to just ask the tram drivers around the CBD which tram and were from and it will drop you off and pick you up out the front. Great seating for any event and wheel chair...More

    Date of experience: September 2019
    Thank Leonnie K
    Reviewed 9 October 2019
    I attented the 2006 Open

    The courts are amazing... the center court looks great from any point of sitting ! I was there in 2006 for the Open and LOVED IT ! was the first time i watched live a big tennis tournament and i was amazed. The space around...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank tetastef
    Reviewed 9 October 2019
    TRANSPORT

    This is not the first time we have attended Rod Laver and put up with traffic snarls, no trains, no trams and no police to direct traffic around road works. Never again

    Date of experience: March 2019
    Thank LIMOSFORLADIES
    Reviewed 30 September 2019
    Great venue for indoor sports

    Good place to watch concerts. Good seating and good view of the stage. Must visit if ur faviorite band is playing.

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank Premkrishnan512
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    Response from Michelle O | Reviewed this property |
    if it is saying its obstructed, look for another seat. you pay good money for your tickets and you dont want to be looking at a post.' :( I have many times sat in double lettered seats at the tennis and you get a good view... More
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    Response from Matt W | Reviewed this property |
    Go to a night session and remove the issue of the sun
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    13 August 2019|
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    Response from Evelynne G | Reviewed this property |
    Hi! Sorry I don't know where Public Transport goes from Balwyn The Arena is on Swan St so if there is transport to there you may just have to walk a little. There is always Uber
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