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Pay your respects to our fallen ANZACs and enjoy the camaraderie and atmosphere of the second biggest match of the AFL season between Collingwood and Essendon.

This package offers a quick escape to Melbourne where you’ll stay for two nights in the city, either 4-star or 5-star, with daily breakfast and official hospitality for the big match, including optional upgrades while stocks last. Warm up for the game with pre-match hospitality luncheons including gourmet food, premium drinks, great reserved seats for the match, entertainment and more. Onsite hospitality options also give you half-time refreshments and entertainment.

Book today — this package won’t hang around long.

Enhance your trip with extra travel services including extra nights, flights, transport, sightseeing, travel insurance and more. Add tickets to other matches including Anzac Day eve, Richmond vs Melbourne, NRL and more.

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  • What's included

    • 2 nights accommodation in Melbourne (4-star or 5-star):
      • Check-in: Wed, 24 Apr 2024
      • Check-out: Fri, 26 Apr 2024
    • Daily breakfast
    • AFL Anzac Day 2024, Collingwood vs Essendon, Olympic Lounge Hospitality:
      • Reserved match ticket in the Olympic Stand
      • Pre-match function in the Olympic Lounge
      • Reserved table seating
      • Gourmet menu with locally sourced, seasonal dishes
      • Premium beverage selection served pre-match and half-time (beer, wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee)
      • Traditional half time footy fare served in the Olympic Lounge
      • An entertaining MC and guest speaker
      • Neutral function
    • Personalised booking support
    • All fees and taxes including GST
  • Prices

    Prices are per person with all listed inclusions.

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    Single means one bed for one person. Double means one bed for two persons. Twin means two separate beds for two persons. Triple means two or three beds for three persons.
  • Hospitality upgrades

    All packages come with Olympic Lounge Hospitality. Upgrade to The Glasshouse or Yarra Park Room while stocks last.

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    Read about Olympic Lounge Hospitality

    Olympic Lounge Hospitality

    Located on level 3, this all-inclusive Anzac Day corporate dining package is a fantastic way to experience one of the biggest games of the AFL season. Enjoy pre-match and half-time hospitality within the Olympic Lounge, and catch the entire match from the comfort of your reserved seats

    Includes:

    • Reserved match ticket in the Olympic Stand
    • Pre-match function in the Olympic Lounge
    • Reserved table seating
    • Gourmet menu with locally sourced, seasonal dishes
    • Premium beverage selection served pre-match and half-time (beer, wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee)
    • Traditional half time footy fare served in the Olympic Lounge
    • An entertaining MC and guest speaker
    • Neutral function

    Dress code: Smart casual

    Read about The Glasshouse Hospitality

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    The Glasshouse Hospitality

    Enjoy a two-course lunch at The Glasshouse, Collingwood’s modern function venue overlooking Olympic Park Oval and Collingwood’s training centre before enjoying reserved seats at the MCG for the big match, just a 10 minute walk away.

    Includes:

    • Reserved match ticket in either Level 1 or Level 4
    • Pre-match function at The Glasshouse, an easy 10 minute walk to the MCG
    • Two-course sit down lunch with reserved table seating
    • Premium beverage selection served pre-match (beer, wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee)
    • An entertaining MC and guest speaker
    • Hosted by Collingwood

    Dress code: Smart casual

    Children under 18 are allowed

    The Glasshouse

    Read about Yarra Park Room Hospitality

    Yarra Park Room Hospitality

    Soak up all the atmosphere of this truly remarkable day whilst enjoying a quality dining experience and hearing from special guests in the Yarra Park Room on Level 3 of the MCG before taking your platinum reserved seat on Level 2 to witness history.

    Includes:

    • Platinum reserved match ticket on Level 2 of the Olympic Stand
    • Pre-match function in the Yarra Park Room
    • Reserved table seating
    • Gourmet three course dining experience
    • Premium wines, ales, spirits and soft drinks selection served pre-match and half-time
    • Half time afternoon tea/supper served in the Yarra Park Room
    • Live entertainment
    • Official AFL Record for each guest
    • Hosted by Collingwood

    Dress code: Business attire (no denim)

    No children under 18 permitted

    Yarra Park Room, MCG

  • Extra travel services

    Customise your package with extra travel services. Get in touch for a quote, recommendations and options:

    SERVICE WHAT WE OFFER
    Accommodation - Extra nights and room upgrades at featured event hotels.
    - Extra nights and other accommodation pre/post or during major events.
    - 4-star and 5-star hotels.
    - Apartments and retreats.
    - Plus specials and benefits with partner properties.
    Flights - Domestic and international flights.
    - Premium carriers.
    - All classes bookable (Economy, Premium, Business and First Class).
    - Flights ticketed in-house as an IATA Travel Company.
    - Itinerary managed start to finish including schedule changes and seat selection.
    Transport - Car rental (pre-book or pay on pick-up).
    - Airport transfers.
    - Coach transfers for groups, including guides and tour managers.
    - Rail tickets.
    - Other transport journeys.
    Travel insurance - Tailored policies issued with Cover-More and Go Insurance.
    - Available for Australian residents or international visitors travelling to Australia.
    - 10% discount applies to all annual policies.
    Sightseeing and small group tours - Tickets to attractions
    - Sightseeing experiences
    - Cruises and small group tours or expeditions offered by our Preferred Partners.

    Book a cruise or small group tour as part of your event package or tour and receive a discount on the cruise or small group tour.
    Major events - Combine two or more major event packages or tours within the same booking and receive a discount from all packages or tours booked offered on a case-by-case basis
    Group travel - Customised itineraries for groups of all sizes (from small private groups to large groups of 100+ passengers)
    - Dedicated groups specialist/account manager
    - Group flights
    - Luxury coaches
    - Local guides
    - Experienced Tour Managers
    - Local sightseeing experiences
    - Event tickets and hospitality
    - Functions and other events
    - Merchandise and white label elements
    - Other items to ensure your group trip is a smash hit

  • Payments

    The default currency for this event is AUD ($).

    Payments

    Your deposit is 50% to confirm your booking (excluding upgrades or extras).

    Your balance of 50% is due by 26 January 2024 (bookings made after this date will require full payment to confirm, unless otherwise agreed in writing).

    If your booking includes extra travel services or ticket upgrades different payment terms may apply (to be confirmed on quoting).

    Invoices can be paid in AUD, GBP, USD, EUR or NZD. If you elect to pay your invoice in a different currency to the event default currency, your invoice will be converted at the daily mid-market rate.

    Payment instructions will be provided on booking.

    If paying an invoice in AUD

    Pay via direct transfer with no fees (including no SWIFT fees or additional bank fees). Or pay using Visa, Mastercard with a 1.7% merchant fee (AMEX is 1.98%).

    If paying an invoice in GBP, USD, EUR or NZD

    Pay via direct transfer with no fees (including no SWIFT fees or additional bank fees). Or pay using Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Google Pay or Apple Pay with a 1.98% merchant fee.

    Events Travel cannot be held liable for, or incur any costs associated with fees charged by your bank or credit card issuer.

  • Help

    If you have any questions about this product or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Please email our reservations team at [email protected] or call +613 5989 7666
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