Cricket Ground, Melbourne

By virtue of the fact that my Aussie friends were Magpies supporters, so I became one. Going to the MCG is easy via the tram or train, and tickets to the games are relatively cheap for decent seats. Of course, a footy pitch is huge, so you're not always on top of the action like at a hockey game, nor can you see what's going on all the time, like at a baseball game. That said, the game is great to watch in person as fans of both teams come out decked in hats, scarves, and shirts promoting their team. There are also team songs (of which I was about to catch three words) and lots of cheap beer. Be advised: As an American, your instinct at a sporting event is to jump out of your seat when there's a big play. That does not happen so much here and people will not appreciate you blocking their view. That said, this is a great way to spend an evening in Melbourne.

Go to an Aussie Rules footy match! Night time is the best for the atmosphere - and preferably including popular teams such as Collingwood and Essendon ( I'd suggest going for Essendon- my team!). Enjoy the fact its the only sport which still gives points even if you miss the goal!!

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One of the most famous sports stadiums in the world. Ironically known as the Melbourne Cricket Ground, yet plays host to any number of events - numerous AFL games throughout the season, including one (if not the) most important event in Australia - the AFL Grand Final, the Boxing Day Test Cricket match, the 1956 Olympics and formed a central part of the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Capacity varies according to the event, but 93,000+ recently saw Australia beat Greece in a soccer game. Amazingly, it is only a couple of kms from the centre of the city and forms the centre piece of the 'sporting' island of Olympic park, the Rod Laver Arena (home of the Australian Tennis Open) and the Vodaphone Arena.

Tours of the ground are available, Monday-Thursday, 10am-3pm on non-event days (start at the South Stand)

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One of the great things about visiting other countries is the different foods land I'm not just talking about the restaurants but the lollies biscuits ect .
this pic is just for over seas people you must must must must must must must must must try tim tams the best biscuits on earth i just ate this and scanned the wrapt hope i'm allowed to do that.
they are the best and no i do not work for the company.
did i say you must try them can't remember oh yeah I did several times.
Another chocolate which is some what like crunchie bars is the aussie one called Violet crumble .very high techn choc bar not .Basically honey comb coated in chocolate .Just off the lollies Vegimite is a aussie icon which I love but you may hate if you never grown up with it but surely you have to try it just to know I recommed speading it very lightly on your toast .it's great with cheese as well in a sandwhich

Melourne Cricket ground is the sporting center for Cricket and Aussie rules football. They offer a 1 hour guided tour of the stadium, its an interesting tour with plenty of historical facts about how the stadium has grown and the events that have taken place there.

When we took the tour they were getting the stadium ready for the 2006 Commonwealth games so would could not access all parts of the stadium, on normal tour you get the chance to walk on the pitch.

If you've never been to Melbourne and it's footy season (and you are a sports fan), you can not go by without catching an Aussie Rules game (AFL).
What better place to experience your first game than the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Even if you are not a huge sports fan, the experience of a game at the MCG is one you won't forget.
A ticket can cost anywhere from $15 for a childs ticket right up to about $60 for the best seats.

The MCG is a Melbourne must see it's the closet thing we have to a coliseum. It is used mainly used for the Aussie football and cricket but has many other this there as well. Eg the 1956 Olympics and will host the Commonwealth Games in March 2006. But there has not been a better day then the last Saturday in September in 1963 when the mighty Geelong cats won the aussie rules final GO CATS.

Well a place to see when in Melbourne is the MCG Melbourne Cricket Ground if you are a sports fan you will love it. It's the place where the 1956 Summer Olympics were held and now is being expanded to hold over 100,000 people. Apart from Cricket played there it also hosts Australian football a game which you should see if in Australia a lot of fun with huge crowds. Also Concerts and other major events like soccer ect. Well worth a look even if it is just for the size of it.