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Gullivers Sports Travel, a Cricket Australia Travel Office Licensed Travel Operator for the 2025/2026 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series. Our packages include the all-important, guaranteed 100% official, match tickets in Category B to the 2nd and 3rd NRMA Insurance Ashes Tests in Brisbane and Adelaide. CATO License Number CATO2526/050.
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Follow the England side around Australia with 20 nights' 4★ & 5★ hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis. This tour includes stays in Brisbane, Cairns, and Adelaide.
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Return international economy class flights from the UK to Australia are included in your 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series ticket package. Business Class upgrades available on request, Premium Economy upgrades are on request (see extras tab). Domestic flights in Australia are also included (where applicable).
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Airport transfers by coach are included as well as any overland touring while in Australia. The stadiums are accessible from our chosen hotels either on foot or via public transport systems - public transport is free on matchdays with your 2025/2026 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series match ticket.
A highlight of many a Gullivers trip, our popular Gullivers cricket evening will be back in Australia. Past guests have included Jonathan Agnew, Phil Tufnell, Jim Maxwell, Sir Alastair Cook, Steve Harmison, Graham Gooch and many, many more. This is a fantastic opportunity to get a unique insight into the game.
To ensure you have the best possible experience on tour, you will have a dedicated Gullivers Tour Manager escorting your tour group in Australia - our Tour Managers are knowledgeable cricket fans, supported by an on-site operations team and UK based office team that has vast experience of working in Australia.
Included in your 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series package is some Gullivers merchandise to help you support the team in Australia.
To ensure that you can enjoy and experience Australia to its fullest, whether you are looking for adventure thrills or sampling local food and drink, we will have a range of optional excursions for you to add into your package so you are only paying for what you want!
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Gullivers Sports Travel have been touring to Australia for the Ashes since 1982. We have followed England around the globe for all formats of the game, from the T20 World Cup's in Australia and the West Indies, to the CWC in India, and of course the red ball side in New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa and beyond. Our team are passionate cricket fans, experienced in travelling to cricket destinations with fans on escorted tours.
Gullivers Sports Travel have been touring to Australia for many years for supporters trips to major events such as The Lions, Summer Tours and of course for the Ashes. The 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series marks Gullivers' 11th tour Down Under, and promises to be our biggest and best yet. Since our first Ashes tour in 1982, we’ve perfected the art of creating unforgettable, well-organized experiences for sports fans. Whilst it will have been 8 years since travelling fans have been in the crowd since the last Australian Ashes we have been touring Australia more recently, with trips to the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup and the upcoming British & Irish Lions Tour in 2025. We’re ready to make the 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series one for the history books.
Gullivers Sports Travel is fully ABTA bonded, and ATOL protected when flights are included. This offers you financial protection and means that you can relax and book your trip safe in the knowledge that your booking is fully protected with a reputable tour operator.
Make your own way to the airport, check in/drop your bags off and make your way through customs. Once through customs make your way to the gate to board your indirect flight to Australia.
Economy class flight from London included with upgrades available; Return Business Class upgrade supplement on request, Return Premium Economy upgrade on request (see extras tab).
Departure points from Manchester or Birmingham on request (see extras tab).
Upon arrival into Brisbane, after clearing customs and immigration, your Tour Manager will meet you in the airport to transfer the group to your hotel to check in for 9 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
This evening the group will get together with the Tour Manager for Welcome Drinks. Get to know your tour group and tour manager, reminisce on past tours and trips and share the excitement of The Ashes!
Meet with your Tour Manager and the rest of your group and enjoy a drink together. It's a great chance to get to know each other and have a relaxed start to the tour.
Today you have a day at leisure in Brisbane. Why not take a ferry over to Moreton Island where you have an array of experiences available to you, including whale watching, kayaking and snorkelling.
This evening, head to Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane’s vibrant dining and lifestyle precinct, which is just a-10 minute walk from Brisbane's CBD. This once-neglected piece of land has been transformed and is now a bustling pedestrian boardwalk lined with restaurants, bars, hotels, and event spaces.
The 2nd NRMA Insurance Ashes Test is a day/night match, so enjoy a leisurely morning before making your own way to The Gabba via the City Botanic Gardens and the Brisbane River. Alternatively, public transport is free on matchdays with a match ticket and is designed to get you to and from the stadium with ease.
Traditionally, The Gabba hosts the first Test of the Australian summer, so hopefully a change in schedule will equate to a change in England's horror record in Brisbane.
A 5 day ticket is included in your package. Days 1-4 in the category listed. Should the Test go to the fifth day, day 5 will be a General Admission ticket.
Enjoy two days in the capital of Queensland, Brisbane.
Living up to its sunny potential, Brisbane has a strong focus on the outdoors; al fresco dining, picnics by the river, nearby coastal islands and national parks are just a few examples of what you could do with a day here. For a unique dining experience, head down to Howard Smith Wharves located beneath Story Bridge for the best of Brisbane's riverside drinks and dining.
Check out of your hotel this morning and transfer with the group to the airport for your flight to Cairns for a few days in tropical Queensland. This is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and a great opportunity to change pace before the 2nd Test. Upon arrival, transfer with the group to your hotel for a 4 night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Enjoy 3 days at leisure in the tropical destination of Cairns, the gateway to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef.
In Cairns you will be able to connect with nature in a place unlike anywhere. The tropical north-west of Australia is home to 2 natural wonders, the Great Reef & Daintree Rainforest, allowing the adventurer in you to become immersed in wild Australia.
Look out for the optional excursions coming soon to see if there is something you might like to add in to enhance your time in Cairns.
Today we will leave Cairns and head to Adelaide for the 3rd Test. Transfer with the group to the airport to check in for your flight. Upon arrival in Adelaide transfer with the group to the hotel where you can check in for 7 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Small in size, but big in nature, the city of Adelaide is idyllically situated between some of the countries top wine regions and most beautiful beaches. The city offers some of Australia's best restaurants and boutique shops.
Enjoy a day at leisure in Adelaide.
Make sure to start your day by heading for the Adelaide Central Market, one of the largest undercover markets in the Southern Hemisphere which features more than 70 stalls of South Australia's freshest produce including fruit & veg, artisanal breads, cheese, meats, local seafood and plenty more. After the Market, you could head to North Terrace where many of Adelaide's main cultural institutions sit shoulder to shoulder.
In the evening, find yourself on Rundle Street, the classy side of the city, where there are plenty of excellent restaurants serving an array of cuisines that suit every budget.
Tonight enjoy the Gullivers Cricket Evening as we get together with friends from the cricketing world to hear the inside track on the England team, the series, and the game in general.
With the hotel being a short walk from the ground make your own way across to The Adelaide Oval for days for the 3rd NRMA Insurance Ashes Test. The tram in Adelaide is free, so whilst walking to the ground is easy, there is the added option of utilising that.
This is one of our favourite cricket grounds in the world!
A 5 day ticket is included in your package. Days 1-4 in the category listed. Should the Test go to the fifth day, day 5 will be a General Admission ticket.
Check out of your hotel this morning and transfer with the group to the airport to check in and clear security before boarding your indirect flight back home.
Upon arrival back into the UK, clear customs and make your own onward arrangements. We hope that you head home with some fantastic lasting memories and new friendships formed from a special trip to Australia.
| Venue | Category & Location |
|---|---|
| Brisbane | Category B - Southern Stand Upper Mid-Wicket |
| Adelaide | Category B - Level 1 Eastern Stand (middle) Square of the Wicket |
| A 5 day ticket is included in your package. Days 1-4 in the locations listed above. Should the Test Match go to the fifth day, day 5 will be a General Admission ticket. Ticket locations and descriptions are provided by Cricket Australia and are subject to change and amendment until venue maps are finalised by Cricket Australia. |
Play Starts: TBC - this is a day/night Test
A favourite ground of the late Shane Warne, The Gabba, or 'The Gabbatoir,' has not been a happy hunting ground for England. Just the two Test win's have come England's way since the Second World War. Usually the first Test of the Australian summer, perhaps the change in the traditional schedule will coincide with a change in England's fortunes as they look to right the wrong's of Rory Burns' leg stump.
Play Starts: TBC
In 2014, huge renovation works to the Adelaide Oval were completed, transforming it into one of the most advanced, state-of-the-art outdoor sports venues in Australia while retaining it's picturesque setting and reputation as one of cricket's most beautiful grounds. Gullivers tourists from 2010 will remember Kevin Pietersen's magnificent double hundred here.
Experience modern comfort at the award winning Novotel Brisbane South Bank. Just a short walk from the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and Musgrave Park, this hotel is perfectly located to help you to make the most of your time in the city whilst ensuring a comfortable stay in well-equipped rooms. The property features a 20m pool, gym and yoga terrace.
The Hilton Cairns is a luxury waterfront hotel, offering stunning views and convenient access to the city's attractions. Set in a serene tropical setting with lush gardens and direct proximity to the Cairns Esplanade, it is in an ideal location for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and other local activities. You can enjoy a wide range of amenities, including an outdoor pool, spa facilities, a fitness centre, and three on-site dining options serving international and local cuisines. The rooms are spacious and modern, many featuring private balconies with waterfront or garden views.
Overlooking Victoria Square, the upscale Hilton places you in the heart of Adelaide's entertainment and shopping district. Adelaide's central market is just next door, and guests at the hotel enjoy making the most of Chinatown, which is round the corner. The rooms are stylish and modern, and amenities include a heated outdoor swimming pool with city skyline views.
Experience the ultimate Marine Discovery adventure and enjoy a taste of island life on stunning Moreton Island.
Begin your day with a convenient hotel pickup before boarding a smooth-sailing catamaran for the 75-minute cruise across beautiful Moreton Bay. Sip on your included tea, coffee, or soft drink as you take in the scenic views en-route to Tangalooma Island Resort.
The highlight of your day is the Marine Discovery Cruise, where expert guides help you spot and learn about some of Australia’s most captivating marine wildlife. Cruise times vary, and when you're not on the water, you’re free to enjoy the island at your own pace. Take advantage of your day pass to Tangalooma Island Resort. Lounge by the pool, stroll along white sandy beaches, or explore the island’s facilities. A $25 Island Lunch Voucher per adult is included.
After a day of exploration and relaxation, you'll board the 4:00 PM ferry for the return journey to Brisbane, arriving back around 5:15 PM.
Inclusions: return hotel transfers, return catamaran cruise to Moreton Island, day pass access to resort, full use of resort facilities, 1 standard beverage on boat, Marine Discovery Cruise, light lunch
Excludes: additional food, drinks, gratuities
Start Time: 08:40 (approx.)
End Time: 17:15 (approx.)
Visit the iconic Australia Zoo and come face to face with over 1,200 animals including all your Aussie favourites.
Enjoy a convenient pickup from your hotel and make your way to the world-famous Australia Zoo aboard an air-conditioned vehicle. Explore this interactive attraction with an included admission ticket, gaze at exotic animals, and witness fascinating live shows.
Visit Australia Zoo, accompanied by your friendly and experienced guide. You will have approximately 6 hours, heaps of time to enjoy the best Zoo in Australia. Explore the world's most interactive zoo at your own pace and watch daily animal shows including saltwater crocodiles and more.
Relax at the end of the day as your tour concludes with drop off back at your hotel.
Inclusions: return hotel transfers, day admission to Australia Zoo
Excludes: food, drinks, gratuities
Start Time: 07:30 (approx.)
End Time: 16:30 (approx.)
Visit the iconic Australia Zoo and come face to face with over 1,200 animals including all your Aussie favourites.
Enjoy a convenient pickup from your hotel and make your way to the world-famous Australia Zoo aboard an air-conditioned vehicle. Explore this interactive attraction with an included admission ticket, gaze at exotic animals, and witness fascinating live shows.
Visit Australia Zoo, accompanied by your friendly and experienced guide. You will have approximately 6 hours, heaps of time to enjoy the best Zoo in Australia. Explore the world's most interactive zoo at your own pace and watch daily animal shows including saltwater crocodiles and more.
Relax at the end of the day as your tour concludes with drop off back at your hotel.
Inclusions: return hotel transfers, day admission to Australia Zoo
Excludes: food, drinks, gratuities
Start Time: 07:30 (approx.)
End Time: 16:30 (approx.)
Experience the ultimate Marine Discovery adventure and enjoy a taste of island life on stunning Moreton Island.
Begin your day with a convenient hotel pickup before boarding a smooth-sailing catamaran for the 75-minute cruise across beautiful Moreton Bay. Sip on your included tea, coffee, or soft drink as you take in the scenic views en-route to Tangalooma Island Resort.
The highlight of your day is the Marine Discovery Cruise, where expert guides help you spot and learn about some of Australia’s most captivating marine wildlife. Cruise times vary, and when you're not on the water, you’re free to enjoy the island at your own pace. Take advantage of your day pass to Tangalooma Island Resort. Lounge by the pool, stroll along white sandy beaches, or explore the island’s facilities. A $25 Island Lunch Voucher per adult is included.
After a day of exploration and relaxation, you'll board the 4:00 PM ferry for the return journey to Brisbane, arriving back around 5:15 PM.
Inclusions: return hotel transfers, return catamaran cruise to Moreton Island, day pass access to resort, full use of resort facilities, 1 standard beverage on boat, Marine Discovery Cruise, light lunch
Excludes: additional food, drinks, gratuities
Start Time: 08:40 (approx.)
End Time: 17:15 (approx.)
Experience the diverse landscapes of the oldest continually surviving rainforest on the planet.
Picking up at your accommodation in a custom 4WD vehicle, this full day tour travels north along the picturesque Great Barrier Reef Drive on route to the World Heritage Listed, Daintree National Park.
Enjoy light refreshments before embarking on a 1-hour Daintree River Cruise providing insight into the region’s unique flora and fauna including the estuarine crocodile, an infamous apex predator, at home amongst some of the world’s most biologically diverse mangrove habitat.
Back on land, enjoy an interpretive drive over the Alexandra Range, venturing into the heart of the oldest continually existing rainforest on earth. Join your expert local guide on an informative boardwalk tour while on the lookout for the elusive Southern Cassowary and prehistoric Boyd’s Rainforest Dragon.
Discover ancient ferns, palms and enormous woody vines, while a myriad of epiphytes, climbing plants and orchids cling to the giant limbs and trunks of emergent rainforest trees. An abundance of shade loving mosses, invertebrates and nutrient recycling fungi litter the rainforest floor, which combined with a range of endemic birds, reptiles, rainforest macropods and more, weave an intricate web of life that has shaped this fascinating environment over its 180-million-year history.
Lunch, including tea/coffee and a seasonal fruit platter is served in a beautiful rainforest setting with opportunity for an invigorating rainforest swim including chance sightings of jungle perch, saw-shelled turtles and the dazzling electric-blue Ulysses butterfly.
For over 50,000 years, Cape Tribulation beach (Kalkajaka) has held immense cultural significance for the local Kuku Yalanji Aboriginal people, while providing modern day visitors the unique opportunity to witness the only place on earth where two World Heritage Listed sites converge - where rainforest meets the reef. The day concludes with a delicious tropical fruit ice-cream made from 100% locally sourced ingredients, followed by a cable ferry crossing back over the Daintree River before returning to your accommodation late afternoon.
Inclusions: return hotel transfers, 1 hour river cruise, knowledgeable guide, lunch, tropical fruit ice-cream, cable ferry crossing
Excludes: drinks, gratuities
Cairns
Start Time: 07:00 (approx.)
End Time: 18:30 (approx.)
Port Douglas
Start Time: 08:20 (approx.)
End Time: 16:30 (approx.)
Explore the world-famous Great Barrier Reef onboard an award-winning superyacht and experience the world’s largest coral reef system on this day trip from Cairns.
This meticulously designed wave piercing catamaran offers the smoothest possible ride with modern air-conditioned saloons, a dedicated dive lounge, 3 levels of luxurious open-air outer decks, an exclusive Gold Class Lounge, plus hydraulic platforms providing easy water-level access once at the reef. Take time out on Evolution’s unique upper sundeck offering 360- degree coral sea views with plenty of shade for summer, and the perfect vantage point to spot Humpback Whales during their annual migration.
Travel time to the reef is under 90 minutes leaving up to 5 hours to explore 2 premium outer reef locations chosen for their water clarity, diversity and sheer abundance of marine life. These warm tropical waters are teeming with a myriad of colourful corals, giant clams, turtles, rays, dolphins, timid reef sharks, 1500 varieties of fascinating reef fish, and over 600 species of echinoderms including sea-stars and sea cucumbers, with so much still to be discovered!
Snorkelling equipment is included as the best way to get amongst the wildlife or hop on board the semi-submersible vessel to gain a unique divers perspective without putting a toe in the water!
A freshly cooked BBQ lunch is included, plus morning tea on boarding and a complimentary glass of wine, cheese and crackers on the return. A licenced bar and snacks are available for purchase throughout the day.
*Please note this trip starts from Reef Fleet Terminal, Spence Street. You will need to make your own way to the check in Terminal
Inclusions: BBQ lunch, morning tea, afternoon tea, visit to 2 reefs, snorkel gear, in-water assistance for snorkelling, lifeguard patrolled snorkel area, semi-submersible boat
Excludes: hotel transfers, drinks, gratuities
Start Time: 08:00 (approx.)
End Time: 16:30 (approx.)
Discover the best of Barossa Valley with this food and wine experience tour, sampling some of the wines and gourmet foods that have made this region an international icon.
Begin your adventure with a guided stroll through the iconic Jacobs Creek Vineyard. Learn about the winemaking process during a tutored tasting of up to five wines, paired with an introduction to wine appreciation. Enjoy a delightful morning tea featuring sweet treats and a tea and coffee buffet.
Next, visit the charming Kies Family Wines for a tasting of six exceptional wines. Savor a delicious main course lunch accompanied by a glass of your favourite wine from the tasting.
Visit the beloved Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop for a brief talk about the property’s rich history and Maggie’s influence on Australian cuisine. Enjoy time to browse the gourmet products and soak in the tranquil surroundings.
After this we head to Barossa Valley Chocolate Factory where you can indulge in a unique wine and chocolate pairing experience—an irresistible combination. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore the shop and café for treats to take home.
If time permits there may also be some time to explore Tanunda Main Street before going back to your hotel.
*please note minimum numbers are required to operate this tour.
Inclusions: return hotel transfers, morning tea, lunch, wine tastings at 3 vineyards, afternoon tea
Excludes: other drinks, gratuities
Start Time: 08:30 (approx.)
End Time: 17:30 (approx.)
Experience the highlights of South Australia’s famous Kangaroo Island.
The tour starts with a convenient pick-up location tbc, where the coach will pick you up to transfer to Cape Jervis for the ferry across to Penneshaw on Kangaroo Island. Visit the Seal Bay Conservation Park and take a guided walk on the beach to witness the rare and wild Australian sea lions up close. The experienced guides lead visitors right into the heart of the colony. This intimate experience educates guests on the sea lions' habitat, behavior, and the conservation challenges they face. Please note, this tour includes walking down stairs and onto the beach.
After a delicious two-course lunch, spend the afternoon at the Flinders Chase National Park. As you travel through the park, keep an eye out for echidnas, wallabies, reptiles, and koalas. See the rugged coastline from walks around Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch. Remarkable Rocks provide great photographic opportunities, and the Admirals Arch boardwalk takes you down a rugged cliff face to reveal the spectacular rock archway, a natural nursery, and a haven for playful long-nosed fur seals.
From Park, it’s back on the ferry and back to your hotel in Adelaide.
*please note minimum numbers are required to run this tour.
Inclusions: return transfers, National Park & Wildlife Park admission fees, 2 course lunch
Excludes: additional food, drinks, gratuities
Start Time: 06:45 (approx.)
End Time: 20:30 (approx.)
Discover the best of Barossa Valley with this food and wine experience tour, sampling some of the wines and gourmet foods that have made this region an international icon.
Begin your adventure with a guided stroll through the iconic Jacobs Creek Vineyard. Learn about the winemaking process during a tutored tasting of up to five wines, paired with an introduction to wine appreciation. Enjoy a delightful morning tea featuring sweet treats and a tea and coffee buffet.
Next, visit the charming Kies Family Wines for a tasting of six exceptional wines. Savor a delicious main course lunch accompanied by a glass of your favourite wine from the tasting.
Visit the beloved Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop for a brief talk about the property’s rich history and Maggie’s influence on Australian cuisine. Enjoy time to browse the gourmet products and soak in the tranquil surroundings.
After this we head to Barossa Valley Chocolate Factory where you can indulge in a unique wine and chocolate pairing experience—an irresistible combination. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore the shop and café for treats to take home.
If time permits there may also be some time to explore Tanunda Main Street before going back to your hotel.
*please note minimum numbers are required to operate this tour.
Inclusions: return hotel transfers, morning tea, lunch, wine tastings at 3 vineyards, afternoon tea
Excludes: other drinks, gratuities
Start Time: 08:30 (approx.)
End Time: 17:30 (approx.)
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per person; based on 2 sharing a room; single supplement +£2,395; secure with a 50% depositpp
