GSG’s Guide to Going to the Australian Open

There’s a lot to love about the Australian
Open; the matches, the players, the colour, the
atmosphere, the entertainment, the fan experience
and more.

As the first grand slam of the year the Australian Open
always delivers top tennis matches, unexpected upsets and
drama. Along with the tennis, the Australian Open offers
entertainment galore, which adds to the atmosphere and
ensures that everyone has a fabulous day out.

The links in this article will enhance your AO and
Melbourne experience.

Getting Tickets

You can’t enjoy the event if you can’t get tickets! But
one of the awesome things about the Australian Open is
that tickets are easy to get and in previous years,
with the exception of the middle Saturday, you could even buy
them on the day.

Find out How to Get Tickets

Read my Tips for Buying Australian Open Tickets

Find out about Australian Open Memberships and the member
ticket pre-sale.

The Lead Up to the Australian Open

There is a frenzy of tournaments leading up to the
Australian Open, held in Australia and other
countries.

Here’s a quick review:

View more photos from events leading up to the 2014 Australian
Open:

This article will be useful too: 8
Tips for Staying Fit and Healthy During the Australian Open

Getting to the Australian Open

One of the great things about the Australian Open,
especially compared to the other grand slams, is the central
location, which makes it really easy to get to.

Read these articles to learn about the different ways to get to
the grounds, and how to work Melbourne’s public transport
system.

At the event

You can see a huge amount of tennis at the Australian
Open, especially in the early rounds, but be prepared for a
long and often extremely hot day.

There are practice courts where you can see players practicing.
A practice schedule is published each day on the AO website and
at the grounds.

Enjoying Melbourne

In 2012 the Global Livability Survey ranked Melbourne as the
world’s most livable city.

I’ve lived in Melbourne for nearly 25 years and I love living
there. It’s clean, safe, friendly and overflowing with great
places to eat, drink and enjoy.

While visiting Melbourne, if you need help or directions,
just ask someone nearby. Generally people are happy to help and
if they’re going in the same direction they’ll even walk you to
the place you’re looking for.

Overseas visitors often comment on how friendly and obliging
Melburnians are. My theory is that it’s such a nice city to
live that everyone who lives in Melbourne wants visitors to
have the best possible experience.

Here is some info on places to enjoy while you’re not
at the tennis. Many of them have Australian Open specials and
will be showing tennis on TV.

For more information about Melbourne visit:

Enjoy your Australian Open experience! If you have further
questions, feel free to leave a comment below.

Until next time

Grand Slam Gal

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