I recently went to an Australian Rules Football game (or "Egg Chasing" as some might say) at the…read moreMCG. Despite a record home crowd of 82,258, the St. Kilda Saints could not take enough of their chances as they went down by 12 points, 11.12 (78) to 9.12 (66) at the hands of the Collingwood Magpies. We had a great time back in the standing section and with lots of colorful alcohol infused commentary! I can't say that I understood everything that was going on in this hometown rival "Footy" match, but the athleticism and energy (and no pads) were impressive.

Okay, this is the most iconic stadium in Australia, and while I have been to a few Cricket games…read moreover the years, it was so awesome to see AC/DC play here after all these years. The stadium is huge and it was filled to the rafters. Getting in an out was easy, and I don't think there was a bad seat in the house. The staff were friendly and helpful, there were plenty of food stands and bathrooms. Both shows were great, especially the first one, it was magic! There was a little rain during the second show, but not enough to dampen the spirits of the fans- or the band! I hope to make it back to another Cricket game one day!

This place is pretty good for concerts, and of course the tennis, if you happen to be one of those…read morepeople that tend to like to go to the tennis. Well, I'm not so I really only come here for concerts, and they do tend to be pretty large concerts at that. Actually, this is a pretty cool place for concerts, though of course I generally end up getting the rather annoying seats right up the top, but that is because I tend to not want to pay too much for my tickets. Anyway, it is a pretty cool venue with quite a few bars, and a rooftop bar as well, which was pretty nice. However, I have found the food areas to be a little disappointing, but still, it is pretty cool.

This is the venue for the Australian Open Tennis Championship held in early January every year. I…read morehave personally watched matches here and the whole facility including Margaret Court are fantastic. People are allowed to come on the premises during business hours but you are not allowed to use the practice courts. There is a train station between this site and the Melbourne Cricket Grounds. A concrete walkway allows passage between the two major venues. Historical matches have been played here with famous people who have their name and busts erected on the ground.

Honestly, there is really only one reason why I come here and that is for concerts. Even then I…read morehaven't actually been to all that many concerts here - in fact I believe that I have only been here for one. Still, as a concert venue it actually isn't all that bad, and it reasonably close to the city as well. My biggest gripe really has to do with public transport, namely because the trams don't run all that often at night, and the railway stations aren't all that close either.

Whilst I haven't been here for the tennis since this court was enclosed, I've just recently been…read morefor my 3rd concert, and I love it! It appears they've designed the tennis enclosure with sound in mind, with all but the very small opening acts sounding amazing in the 7,500 seat 3rd court. 7,500 sounds like a lot, but everywhere I've sat has been brilliant, even being back row looking directly at the stage for Little May / Cloud Control / Angus & Julia Stone (I've also seen Thundamentals / Hilltop Hoods & Ben Howard, so gives you an idea of different genres all working well). Fun Fact: There are toilets just near door 10, that have something stupid like 30 women's cubicles. I've never had to wait, and they have always been clean - yay! (Please remember I did say I haven't been for the tennis yet!)

I guess the reason I like this oval, not because I like Collingwood, is in part because I would…read moretravel past it by train on almost a daily basis. In a way they have done the oval up to capture the old 50s style that the grounds had, especially with the entrance to the side. Mind you, that really does seem to be something to make it look nice because there isn't really any fences around it, though when they do have games here they do fence the place off. Okay, it's no longer Collingwood's home grounds, but every so often I do see a game being played here, no doubt because of the local leagues.

Great small arena with a great atmosphere when the basketball is on…read more Sadly like almost all venues there is always a queue for drinks and food and to make it worse they didn't sell pies. Call yourself an Australian sports arena ;-)

Good venue, came here for the Canada vs USA ice hockey game. They said it was the highest…read moreattendance ever at the arena with 14,000 people there. I didn't have to wait long in the bathroom line ups which is a huge plus for a girl. The only problem was the food and beverage line ups were horrendously long. I heard later that this is because the arena is set up for tennis where people eat and drink all day long and wasn't ready for a hockey game where there are surges of people at intermissions. All in all though, awesome game. Hockey is getting bigger in Australia! Wahoo!

We took the 70 tram to the Olympic Park, there were 2 stops & many maps to direct us. Trains &…read morebuses pass through & there appeared to be a lot of parking. There are approximately 600 events annually and 2.5 million people visiting this park. This is Australia's premier sporting and entertainment hub. It's acclaimed for hosting the Australian Open & Melbourne's most celebrated national and international, sports events. Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, Margaret Court Arena, AAMI Park and CENTREPIECE are all in this area.

Went along to experience virtual reality gaming and was impressed by the range of games and…read moreplatforms available. Will be back, looking forward to seeing some of the latest gadgetry from the various Kickstarter backings they've made ... they love to push the boundaries of gaming!

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The Spanish Club is a tapas bar, a music venue, and a Spanish community centre. The versatility of…read morethe space reflects its eclectic mix of patrons. Despite the variety of spaces The Spanish Club remains an authentic Spanish experience. The bar is home to a small stage where flamenco and acoustic Spanish music is often played live on weekends. The patterned carpet, booths and dimly lit bar provide a unique backdrop. The chorizo, patatas bravas and paella are favourites but this is a great place to try something new. Grab a group of friends and make the most of the tapas bar. Order big and try everything. This is authentic tapas. Wash it all down with cocktails, wine, beer or the obvious choice Sangria. The large stage in the rear salon hosts a variety of live music events and rocks on the weekend. This space is a great place to sample Melbourne's live music scene. The Spanish Club has a 'anything may happen tonight' feeling. Perhaps it is the warm hospitality, diversity of patrons, the intimate bar, the classic live music venue...or maybe it's just all the Sangria I had earlier!