The best ways to experience cricket in Australia

Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Victoria © Tourism Australia

It's no secret that Australia is crazy for cricket. Fellow cricket-lovers can get amongst the action with these iconic oval, museum and stadium experiences.

Coledale Beach, Thirroul, New South Wales © Destination NSW

Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Victoria © Tourism Australia

1. Go behind the scenes at the MCG

Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Victoria © Tourism Australia

Visit the player change rooms, walk along the boundary line and immerse yourself in the heritage of the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This behind-the-scenes tour is a must-do for every cricket fan.

Roofclimb Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission

2. Climb the

Adelaide Oval

Roofclimb Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, South Australia © South Australian Tourism Commission

We'll bet you've never seen an oval from this angle. Secured in a harness, you'll take a thrilling walk along the stadium roof with Adelaide RoofClimb. When you reach the top, you'll even sit in the world's first stadium rooftop seats. If you ask us, that beats the front row.

Bradman Museum, Bowral, New South Wales © Destination NSW

3. Visit the

Bradman Museum

Bradman Museum, Bowral, New South Wales © Destination NSW

Have a favourite cricket player? Ours has got to be Sir Donald Bradman. In the quaint town of Bowral, just over an hour outside of Sydney, you can visit a museum that honours all things cricket. You might even get to see the bat of Bradman himself.

The Gabba, Brisbane, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

4. Watch a match

at the Gabba

The Gabba, Brisbane, Queensland © Tourism and Events Queensland

Called 'the Gabba' by locals, the Brisbane Cricket Ground hosts the Australian cricket team in Queensland's sunny capital. Join the Aussie crowd for a full day of world-class cricket. We promise not to judge who you cheer for.

Optus Stadium, Perth, Western Australia © Tourism Australia

5. Revel in the view

at Perth Ozone

Optus Stadium, Perth, Western Australia © Tourism Australia

Cricket's most thrilling experience? The Ozone at Perth's Optus Stadium. Step out onto the stadium roof before hanging out 42 metres above the hallowed turf. No handrails, just you and the epic views of Perth's skyline.

Brighton Beach, Melbourne, Victoria © Visit Victoria

6. Play cricket

at the beach

Brighton Beach, Melbourne, Victoria © Visit Victoria

Cricket isn't contained to stadiums in Australia. Any one of our 11,000 beaches makes the perfect pitch for some casual cricket on a sunny day. Grab a bat and a

few mates and start up a match.

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Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Victoria © Melbourne Cricket Ground