ANZ Stadium

Completed in 1999, the ANZ stadium was purpose built to be the biggest and best in Australia. The total project cost $670 Million dollars to complete. Its original construction was for the Olympic games in 2000. After the conclusion of the games, the stadium was restructured so as to host AFL football, Rugby and Cricket Games. It also hosts special events on occasion, such as large scale concerts. At its capacity it seats 83,200 people.

flickr image by Sha Sha Chu

There are regular tours of this Sydney stadium which highlights some of the important events that have taken place there; from the Olympics through to other great moments in sport from the many football, rugby and cricket games that have been played there over the years.

The stadium is 17 kilometers west of the CBD and can be easily reached by train, ferry, bus or car. Some events allow you to travel to the stadium on public transport for free.

Sydney Olympic Park (02 8765 2300).