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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Australia
- Victoria
- Melbourne
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is one of the most impressive
stadia in the world, and is well worth a visit, even for
non-sporting types. Originally built in 1853 for the Melbourne
Cricket Club (who are still based at the MCG), the stadium has
undergone major redevelopments in its history (most recently, for
the Commonwealth Games in 2006) - and now stands as one of the most
beautifully-finished, spectator-friendly grounds on earth. The MCG
also houses the National Sports Museum - comprising the Olympic
Museum, the Australian Sports Hall of Fame, the Australian Cricket
Hall of Fame, and the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum - all of which
contain interesting sporting memorabilia. The MCG is used for
cricket in the summer (try catch a Boxing Day test match), Aussie
Rules football in the winter, rock concerts, and a host of other
cultural events - and with a 100,000-seat capacity, anything you're
able to attend at the MCG, is bound to leave you with a resounding
memory of the state of Victoria.
Information & Facts
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Admission
Guided tour plus museum admission: A$30 (adults), A$15
(children 5-15). Concessions are available
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.
Opening Times
Guided tours run daily, between 10am and 3pm. Check
website for event information