Uploaded November 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Australian Open is the first tennis Grand Slam of the year, when the biggest names in the game start off the season with a smash. It's also one of the best times to be in Melbourne – a city that serves up the best in the world from baristas to croissants and street art to bar ceilings.
There's a hit list of art, culture and music events to occupy any tennis downtime, while balmy summer nights are perfect for outdoor drinks with friends. You can even make a quick dash out of town to discover some of Victoria's most iconic sights between matches.
Don't take it from us, check out former world No. 1 tennis champion, and tennis commentator, Jim Courier's Melbourne lineup here: visitvictoria.com/regions/melbourne/see-and-do/itineraries/where-to-find-the-worlds-best-in-melbourne.
The Australian Open is the first tennis Grand Slam of the year, when the biggest names in the game start off the season with a smash. It's also one of the best times to be in Melbourne – a city that serves up the best in the world from baristas to croissants and street art to bar ceilings.
There's a hit list of art, culture and music events to occupy any tennis downtime, while balmy summer nights are perfect for outdoor drinks with friends. You can even make a quick dash out of town to discover some of Victoria's most iconic sights between matches.
Don't take it from us, check out former world No. 1 tennis champion, and tennis commentator, Jim Courier's Melbourne lineup here: visitvictoria.com/regions/melbourne/see-and-do/itineraries/where-to-find-the-worlds-best-in-melbourne.
