Your Melbourne based ATAS Accredited AO Official Tour Operator Events Worldwide Travel was founded in late 1993 and the very first event we promoted was the 1994 Australian Open! Since then we have handled the travel arrangements for thousands of international & domestic tennis fans to this world-class event located here in our stunning home city of Melbourne. Welcome to our 23 rd Australian Open! We guarantee value for money across our entire range of packages offering traditional levels of service with innovative & flexible options including the very best range of seating choices for Margaret Court Arena & Rod Laver Arena. Add to this some of the best Dining & Hospitality options at any event in Australia. Our home-town advantage, knowledge and experience speaks for itself. We are a family owned Australian company fully audited for IATA Airline ticketing operating a Trust Account. In addition, we are an authorized Agent for CHI Travel Insurance insolvency cover see the list of approved operators at CHI. We are ATAS accredited #10653 (www.atas.com.au), members of AFTA and ASTA (USA). Our tickets are guaranteed under license with Tennis Australia as an Official Tour Operator - a founding partner of the travel program in 1997. Book a package online, via email or call a Travel Professional now to find out more about getting the most out of your AO 2017 experience. Phone 1300 788 666 during office hours AEST 0900-1730 Mon-Fri or email to: res@events.com.au but please read this brochure first! OUR EVENT TICKETS Our tickets are provided by and guaranteed under license by Tennis Australia. They come in 6 different categories: Category 3: All seats above the concourse and in the shade. Category 3 tickets are included in all our listed packages. Category 2: Lower level side on mainly sun* Category 1: Lower level corners and baseline mainly sun* Category 1 Series: Exclusive Seats in Sections 12 and 14* Super Seats: Row A around the Court* on application Reserved numbered seats apply to Rod Laver Arena (RLA) and Margaret Court Arena (MCA). Other courts are free seating. OUR PACKAGES & OPTIONS We offer a range of popular Finals Packages across a wide range of hotels and apartments including Cat 3 session tickets. You can upgrade subject to availability to higher categories of tickets on a per session basis. In addition, we also offer a customised service entitled U-Select where we build a package for you to suit your needs for any duration of the event. We require a minimum 1-night request to activate a quote use our on-line booking form under U-Select to complete your request and we will come back to you with options as soon as possible. Grounds Passes: These are non- reserved entry available on all Show Courts including Hisense Arena and all Outer Courts. These are available all day provided you don t leave the venue. Each day there are 2 Sessions of Tennis and both are ticketed separately; Session: Starts from am (entry from am) Session: Starts from 7.00pm (entry from 5.00pm) The public online sale of match tickets is normally in early October. Up until then the Official Travel Agents have access to all categories and hold allotments of tickets. Tickets for the Australian Open are by far the best value of any of the four Grand Slam events. Each year this fabulous event sets new attendance records and numbers are staggering. We suggest you read through this brochure and visit our web site at any time to explore your options. *Tickets for these categories require an add-on option which has to be purchased in conjunction with your package. Details are listed under Ticket Upgrades in this brochure.
F I N A L S P A C K A G E S PRICING FINALS PACKAGES Rates are TWIN or DOUBLE share per person in AUD$, room only see inclusions below for each package. For 2-Bedroom Apartments rates shown are per person QUAD SHARE using existing bedding For SINGLE or TRIPLE share options please nominate which package you require and email: res@events.com.au for a quotation. For ticket upgrades, extra nights, breakfast and more please contact us. All hotels and apartment hotels are 4 star unless shown otherwise we do not sell 3 star hotels Accommodation Room type ALL QUARTERS NIGHT QUARTERS SEMI EXPRESS FINAL THREE FINAL FIVE GRAND SLAM! Oaks on Collins Executive Studio $1385 $929 $1339 $1789 $2669 $1249 Brady Melbourne Standard $1398 $939 $1345 $1799 $2699 $1269 Mercure Melbourne Treasury City View $1430 $979 $1369 $1829 $2759 $1279 Mercure Melbourne Treasury Garden View $1470 $1019 $1398 $1869 $2829 $1309 Adara Collins Studio Apartment $1470 $1019 $1398 $1879 $2829 $1309 Adara Collins 1 Bedroom Apartment $1495 $1039 $1409 $1899 $2869 $1329 Adara Collins (QUAD) 2 Bedroom Apartment $1398 $959 $1358 $1775 $2729 $1269 Mantra Jolimont Studio $1478 $1029 $1398 $1879 $2849 $1319 Mantra Jolimont 1 Bedroom Apartment $1525 $1069 $1428 $1929 $2919 $1349 Mantra Jolimont (QUAD) 2 Bedroom Apartment $1498 $1049 $1418 $1864 $2879 $1329 Oaks on Market Studio $1395 $939 $1345 $1799 $2679 $1259 Oaks on Market 1 Bedroom Apartment $1439 $989 $1375 $1839 $2759 $1289 Oaks on Market (QUAD) 2 Bedroom Apartment $1458 $899 $1318 $1709 $2629 $1229 Oaks on Lonsdale 1 Bedroom Apartment $1445 $989 $1379 $1849 $2769 $1289 Oaks on Lonsdale (QUAD) 2 Bedroom Apartment $1528 $949 $1354 $1765 $2719 $1259 WRAP on Southbank 1 Bedroom $1464 $1009 $1408 $1869 $2799 $1299 WRAP on Southbank (QUAD) 2 Bedroom $1555 $949 $1368 $1758 $2709 $1259 Crown Promenade (4+) Standard $1598 $1159 $1498 $1989 $2998 $1479 Crown Metropol (5) Luxe $1638 $1319 $1518 $2019 $3069 $1549 Pullman on the Park (5) Superior $1775 $1319 $1599 $2179 $3329 $1509 Pullman on the Park (5) Superior + Lounge $1994 $1539 $1745 $2399 $3699 $1659 The Langham (5) Classic Room $1838 $1359 $1658 $2249 $3429 $1559 The Langham (5) Grand River Room $1895 $1439 $1699 $2329 $3569 $1609 Executive Lounge Access includes breakfast, evening canapés and beverages with business services and more ALL QUARTERS: 3 s IN 23 uary, 4 Sessions & 24 & 25 uary NIGHT QUARTERS: 3 s IN 23 uary, 2 Sessions both s 24 & 25 uary SEMI EXPRESS: 2 s IN 26 uary, 4 Sessions with all Semi Finals Matches FINAL THREE: 3 s IN 27 uary, Friday Twilight Session (2 Semis) + Both Finals Matches FINAL FIVE: 5 s IN 25 uary, All Semis and both Finals, 5 Sessions GRAND SLAM! 2 s IN 28 uary, both Finals Matches (Most Popular Package Sells out first) HOTEL IMAGES, LOCATIONS & DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.events.com.au
T I C K E T U P G R A D E S and Date Mon 16 th Tue 17 th Wed 18 th Thu 19 th Fri 20 th Sat 21 st Sun22 nd Mon 23 rd Tue 24 th Wed 25 th Thu 26 th Friday 27 th Saturday 28 th & Sunday 29 th ROD LAVER ARENA RESERVED SEAT UPGRADES Matches CATEGORY 2 SEATING Behind the Scenes Tour OR $50 Merchandise Voucher & Champions Bar Access Grass and Grain Hospitality Behind the Scenes Tour OR $50 Merchandise Voucher * Champions Bar Access CATEGORY 1 SEATING Grass and Grain Hospitality CATEGORY 1 PREMIUM SERIES SEATING Lower Level Shaded Seating Section 12 or 14 & Champions Bar Access DAY NIGHT DAY NIGHT DAY NIGHT DAY NIGHT DAY NIGHT First Rounds $108 $114 $130 $136 $225 $230 $247 $252 $160 $180 First Rounds $108 $114 $130 $136 $225 $230 $247 $252 $160 $180 Second Rounds Second Rounds $114 $114 $136 $136 $230 $202 $252 $258 $160 $180 $114 $114 $136 $136 $202 $236 $252 $258 $160 $185 Third Rounds $114 $125 $136 $147 $236 $263 $258 $286 $160 $195 Third Rounds $136 $136 $158 $158 $275 $275 $252 $252 $185 $195 Fourth Rounds $125 $125 $147 $147 $254 $254 $276 $276 SOLD $175 Fourth Rounds $119 $125 $141 $147 $226 $242 $248 $265 $160 $180 Quarter Finals $141 $130 $164 $152 $281 $286 $303 $308 SOLD $210 Quarter Finals $141 $130 $164 $152 $281 $286 $303 $308 SOLD SOLD Semi Finals $144 $143 $166 $276^ $289 $316 $312 $450^ SOLD SOLD Semi Finals Twilight $143 Twilight $276^ Twilight $316 Twilight $450^ SOLD Ladies Final Both s Both s Both s Both s Both s Men s Final $307 $574^ $700 $966^ SOLD Please refer to the RLA Seat map for details on the Category 2, Category 1 and Category 1 Series seat locations. Behind the Scenes Tour: Ever wondered what it s like to follow in the footsteps of a tennis champion? Take a behind the scenes tour inside the inner sanctum of Melbourne Park and walk the hallowed corridors of current and former tennis champions. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes. 2017 is the first year for this exciting opportunity! Merchandise Voucher: Receive an Official Australian Open voucher to the value of $50 which can be used at merchandise stores at the event. Champions Bar: Take a moment away from the on-court action to enjoy a relaxing drink or high quality snack in the air conditioned Champions Bar, overlooking Garden Square. It s a great place to unwind from the day or to start the evening session in style. Food and beverages can be purchased on consumption. The Champions Bar is located adjacent to Rod Laver Arena in a prime position with large screen action! Grass & Grain: Grass & Grain offers casual dining with river views. With a bustling New York-style steakhouse feel, enjoy some of the finest local produce from the extensive à la carte menu then; take your seat inside Rod Laver Arena to see the stars of world tennis battle it out on-court. The Package includes a three course sit down meal. Beverages can be purchased upon consumption. ^From Thursday 26 th PM Session to the Final Beverages are also included in the Grass & Grain package. Other hospitality upgrades are also available, please contact us for details.
General Entry, Session & Ticket Information join in with the experts Tickets are sold as sessions not by match. There are up to two sessions a day see below for the schedule. Precinct Entry times: If you hold a day session for tennis starting at am you can enter from am. You must vacate the reserved seated ticket area by the end of the day sessions play but you can still stay within the precinct and watch tennis on other free seating courts. If you hold a night session ticket with tennis starting from 7.00pm you can enter the precinct from 5.00pm only. If you hold a twilight session ticket on Friday 27 uary play will commence at 3.00pm, Saturday from 1.00pm and Sunday from 4.00pm. Times below are in 00hrs to suite the international market based on Australian Eastern Summer Time (AEST). Date Mon 16 Tue 17 Wed 18 Thu 19 Fri 20 Sat 21 Sun 22 Mon 23 Tue 24 Wed 25 Thu 26 Session Gates Open Rod Laver Arena 13.30* 19.30 Fri 27 Twilight 14.00 15.00 16.00* 19.30* Sat 28 Twilight 12.00 13.00 Followed by 19.30 Sun 29 Twilight 15.00 16.00 19.30 Margaret Court Arena Hisense Arena Outer Courts Matches First Round First Round Second Round Second Round Third Round Third Round Fourth Round Fourth Round No play Quarter Finals No play Quarter Finals No play Match TBA Women s Single Semis x 2 Mens Single Semi** 15.00 No Play 15.00 Mixed Doubles Semi Women s Doubles Final Men s Singles Semi No play No play 13.00 Girl s Single Final Boys Single Final Pre-final entertainment Women s Singles Final Men s Doubles Final No play No play No play Mixed Doubles Final Pre-final entertainment Men s Singles Final *Matches not played before this time ** Followed by an Exhibition Match Accessible seating may be available on request. If you have this need please contact us outlining which session s you require.
ADD your Airport to Hotel TRANSFERS Shuttle Bus: One Way $26, Return $52, per person Operates from all Terminals to your hotel and may stop en-route. Private Car/Van: 1 person each-way $130, 2 Pax $65, 3 Pax $40, 4 Pax $40, 5 Pax $32, 6 Pax $28, 7 Pax or more $24 Airport Transfers are only sold in conjunction with flights booked and ticketed by Events Worldwide Travel. ADD your FLIGHTS to Melbourne from anywhere Flights are subject to availability at any given time. Please advise us of your preferred dates and time of the day you wish to travel. Fares are lower at less desirable times and higher at peak hour times between major hubs such as Brisbane or Sydney to Melbourne. Overnight flights from Perth are lower than day time flights for example. The more information we receive the quicker and more accurate we can be to help you with fares and flights. We add a $35 per person booking fee for every round trip booking. A small price to pay for a full travel service. We also offer flights from anywhere worldwide with low booking fees. Make a Booking now it s very easy with EWT Online at www.events.com.au Email to: travel@events.com.au Call 1300 788 666 during office hours 0900-1730 Mon to Fri AEST. Choosing BOOKING means you are committing to a contract of sale and terms are binding. 50% non-refundable deposit plus flights + airline fees/taxes + TICKET UPGRADES/HOSPITALITY. Balance due 16 th October. Full payment is needed for any bookings after that date, subject to availability. Priority seat allocation is based on booking date order we have been on sale since uary 2016. We sell CHI and QBE Travel Insurance rebates apply of 15% off your policy with this event travel safe. Time to get down to Melbourne Park and Rod Laver Arena for the best tennis action in 2017!