The former Stadium Australia was custom-built for the 2000 Olympics at a cost of $690 million. It could originally accommodate 110,000 people, but following the games its capacity was reduced to a more manageable 83,500. A colourful sculpture of native feathers spirals over its main entrance and on big match days (such as the NRL Grand Final), the atmosphere is electric. Apart from the regular venue tours, daredevils can walk along the gantry, 45m above the pitch (adult/child $49/19).
