Tasmania, the Gold Coast, Perth, Sydney and Adelaide are some of the most renowned holiday destinations in Australia. Melbourne’s 2016 fixture means you can experience these beautiful places and support the team at the same time.
AFL Travel is the best place to book your footy getaway this year, offering a one-stop shop for you to customise your own travel package including flights, accommodation, match tickets and the option of adding tours and activities in and around the city. When you book with AFL Travel you also receive the added luxury of complimentary access to the Virgin Australia lounge and reserved seating at the game. With all that taken care of, all you will need to do is decide what you will squeeze in to the rest of your weekend!
Round 3 Melbourne v North Melbourne, 1.10pm Sunday 10 April, Blundstone Arena, Hobart
After opening our season at the MCG, the round 3 trip to Blundstone Arena is Melbourne’s first away game of the year.
Footy aside, Hobart boasts a rich history, stunning scenery and a thriving gourmet food scene. Tasmania’s capital city was recently listed by Lonely Planet as one of the Top Ten spots to visit in the world right now.
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Suggestions:
- Spend Saturday morning at Australia’s best outdoor market, Salamanca Market, located in the historic Salamanca precinct on the Hobart waterfront.
- Head to Mona, Museum of Old and New Art, David Walsh’s underground playground of antiquities and modern art, aboard the Mona Roma fast ferry.
- Discover all the wonderful places to treat your tummy on Hobart’s foodie scene.
- In every direction from the city there is prime wine country. Make your way to historic Richmond and the Coal River Valley will treat you to a string of high-class vineyards.
- On Sunday morning wander the historic village of Battery Point and grab some breakfast. You can’t go wrong with a coffee from the local’s favourite Jackman & McRoss.
- Then head to Blundstone Arena, settle in to your reserved seat, say hi to your neighbour and get behind the boys as we take on North Melbourne.
