Melbourne Park

Pros: Facilities are excellent
Cons: Expect crowds

You might have seen me on the tele. Sitting in the crowd at the tennis, during the Australian Tennis Open. Calling out "oi oi oi" as an Aussie tends to do when a larrikin across the court calls out "Aussie Aussie Aussie" at the top of...

Pros: Friendly people, good exchange rate, great seats everywhere, low cost food and great selection
Cons: getting there is expensive and a very long flight!

We have been to the French (twice), U.S.(twice) and Australian (once) Open and our favorite is the Australian!

The park is relatively new and is very modern and can handle crowd flow very well. The main stadium has just been renamed in the...

Pros: The atmosphere, the liveliness, the all the sporting glory
Cons: A fair walk from the closest train station.

Melbourne Park would have to be one of the most atmospheric sporting arena's in Australia. The Australian Open draws 10's of thousands of spectators to it's doors and supply's them with non-stop entertainment and great weather (something the centre can't...

Pros: Excellent veiws from all seating, and easy to navigate
Cons: Food and beverage prices

I have been to melbourne park on several occasions including the tennis and concerts and have found it to be one of the best arenas out there, The venue is easy to get to via public transport they have trams that run directly there and there is also...

Pros: Clean, Security, Lots of Fun, Holds many different events
Cons: none

Melbourne Park is located in Melbourne, Australia. It was built in 1988, but it does not look that old. It holds many different sporting events as well as concerts and performances.

Melbourne Park hosts:
The Australian Open
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Pros: Clean
Cons: Security

I went to the Aussie Open and whilst I found the tennis to be good and the entertainment great, I was appalled at the rules and perpetual surveillance of the security. Court one was crowded and I wanted to see this great match. I am 6ft tall and could...