The Lavie AO Experience is back for 2027

November 12, 2026
The Lavie AO Experience: Lavie juniors with Sebastian Lavie at the Australian Open, Melbourne
Melbourne, Mon 18 to Sat 23 January 2027. Limited spots available.

After last year's incredible experience, we're heading back to the Australian Open with a few changes to make it even better. Expressions of interest close Friday 27 November.

Lavie juniors and coach at the Australian Open in Melbourne

We'll be running daily tennis sessions, soaking up the atmosphere at the AO, and making sure the kids understand what they're working towards.

The week

  • Mon 18: fly Air NZ from Auckland to Melbourne
  • Tue 19 and Wed 20: full days of training at Kooyong or another Melbourne venue
  • Thu 21: half day of training, then the AO
  • Fri 22: full day at the AO
  • Sat 23: fly home to Auckland

Six AO sessions across the week, day and night.

Coaches and duty of care

Two Lavie coaches are with the group the whole week, with full duty of care. Players can travel and stay with their parents, and coaching and coaches' costs stay the same. If a player would rather not watch every session with the team, that's fine and we won't buy those tickets.

Approx. price per player: NZ$6,000

  • Air NZ return flights + bag: NZ$989
  • Accommodation, 5 nights: NZ$1,799
  • AO tickets, 6 sessions: NZ$681
  • Coaching and court hire: NZ$1,560
  • Coaches' costs: NZ$987

Meals not included. This is based on current costs. We book flights, accommodation and tickets and charge them back at cost.

Secure a spot

A NZ$1,000 non-refundable deposit secures a place. Places go in the order deposits come in. Please fill in the form by Friday 27 November 2026.

Register your interest

Download the AO Experience 2027 info pack (PDF)

Questions? Email sebastian@lavietennisacademy.com