Opener Tour Blue – 1st & 2nd Tests

Package includes:

  • Gold tickets for the 1st and 2nd Tests
  • 16 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Return international and all domestic flights included plus all airport transfers and match transfers in Brisbane

Highlights

  • Option to Upgrade International Flights to Premium Economy or Business Class - quote on request
  • Welcome Drinks Reception
  • Exclusive Gullivers Cricket Forum
  • Gullivers Exclusive Final dinner
  • Exclusive tour merchandise
  • Gullivers Representatives

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At a glance

Gold tickets to the 1st & 2nd Tests

Gold tickets are guaranteed and included in the cost of your package. Gullivers has been appointed as a Licensed Travel Operator of the Cricket Australia Travel Office, so you can be assured that your tickets are secured and official. There is also the option to upgrade to hospitality for an additional cost in each Test venue.

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16 nights' hotel accommodation

Stay at 4★ hotel in Brisbane and a 5★ hotel in Adelaide on a bed and breakfast basis; nine nights at the NEXT hotel in Brisbane and seven nights at the Stamford Plaza in Adelaide.

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Flights

International flights from the UK and all domestic flights in Australia are included. Upgrades to Premium Economy (London-Singapore & Singapore/London only) or Business Class on request. Please call our offices for a quote.

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Transfers

Return airport transfers throughout and return match transfers in Brisbane are included. (The Adelaide hotel is within a short walk of the ground).

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Gullivers Cricket Forum

In Adelaide, you are invited to attend our exclusive Gullivers Cricket Forum hosted by Jonathan Agnew where you will be joined by fellow enthusiasts, as well as guests from the world of cricket for a Q&A session on the Test Series.

Gullivers Social Events

Join Gullivers staff and your fellow tourists at our Welcome Drinks function on your first evening in Brisbane and at a Final Dinner in Adelaide.

Tour Extras

There will be opportunities to purchase a fantastic variety of additional day trips and tours to supplement your time in Australia.

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Gullivers Representatives

Gullivers Representatives accompany you throughout your tour offering assistance and advice.

Full itinerary

  • Day 1

    Depart UK

    Depart London Heathrow or Manchester for your flight to Singapore. 

    The trip of a lifetime lies ahead as you follow the England cricket team around Australia as they look to avenge the Series defeat from 2013/14 on Australian soil. This itinerary takes you to Brisbane and Adelaide for the first & second Tests, where you will be joined by the Epic Tour as they start their trip to all five tests.  

    Flight from London Heathrow to Singapore

    Departs: 
    1055 hours
    Arrives: 
    0750 hours (next day)

    Flight from Manchester to Singapore

    Departs: 
    1110 hours
    Arrives: 
    0755 hours (next day)
  • Day 2

    Arrive in Brisbane

    Arrive Singapore and connect onwards for your flight to Brisbane.

    The London Heathrow and Manchester flights will both connect to the same onward flight.

    Arrive in Brisbane, clear customs and immigration and transfer to the NEXT hotel for a nine night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.

     

    Flight from Singapore to Brisbane

    Departs: 
    0945 hours
    Arrives: 
    1945 hours

    NEXT Hotel

    Nine night stay at NEXT hotel

  • Day 3

    Day at leisure

    Spend the day at leisure, today you have the opportunity to explore the vibrant city of Brisbane.

    This evening, get to know your tour group at the Welcome Drinks with your Tour Manager in the hotel bar.

    Welcome Drinks

  • Day 4

    1st Test

    Return transfers are included to/from the Gabba Stadium for the much anticipated day one of the Ashes Test Series.  Journey time is approximately ten minutes without traffic.

    Australia v England 1st Test Match

    Day 1

  • Day 5

    1st Test

    Return transfer to the Gabba for day two of the Brisbane Test. 

    Australia v England 1st Test Match

    Day 2

  • Day 6

    1st Test

    Return transfer to the Gabba for day three of the Brisbane Test. 

    Australia v England 1st Test Match

    Day 3

  • Day 7

    1st Test

    Return transfer to the Gabba for day four of the Brisbane Test.

    Australia v England 1st Test Match

    Day 4

  • Day 8

    1st Test

    Return transfer to the Gabba for day five of the Brisbane Test. Please note that all tickets will be General Admission on day five.

    Australia v England 1st Test Match

    Day 5

  • Day 9

    Day at leisure

    Day at leisure, perhaps take a stroll down to the Botanical Gardens or take a cruise along the Brisbane River.

  • Day 10

    Day at leisure

    A further day to explore Brisbane. How about taking a boat out to Moreton Island, just 75 mins away, for a day of relaxation and the opportunity to get up close to wild dolphins?

  • Day 11

    Depart Brisbane

    This morning, check out of the NEXT hotel and transfer to Brisbane airport for your flight to Adelaide. On arrival in Adelaide, transfer to the Stamford Plaza for a seven night stay with breakfast.

    Stamford Plaza

    Seven night stay at the Stamford Plaza

  • Day 12

    Day at leisure

    Day at leisure in Adelaide. Take the time to explore this small yet appealing city. Soak up the café culture or take a tram to Glenelg for a day at the beach, just a 25 min journey away from the city.

  • Day 13

    2nd Test

    Make your own way from the Stamford Plaza to the Adelaide Oval, which is a 15 minute walk across the river over the bridge. The ground is situated less than 1km from the hotel. Today marks a historical event, being the first ever day/night Test match.

     

    Australia v England 2nd Test Match

    Day 1

    Gullivers Cricket Forum

    One day during the Test, you are invited to a Gullivers Cricket Forum for an opportunity to hear the views of well-known names from the cricketing world, hosted by Jonathan Agnew.

  • Day 14

    2nd Test

    Make your own way from the Stamford Plaza Hotel to the Adelaide Oval for day two.

    Australia v England 2nd Test Match

    Day 2

  • Day 15

    2nd Test

    Make your own way from the Stamford Plaza Hotel to the Adelaide Oval for day three.

    Australia v England 2nd Test Match

    Day 3

  • Day 16

    2nd Test

    Make your own way from the Stamford Plaza Hotel to the Adelaide Oval for day four.

    Australia v England 2nd Test Match

    Day 4

  • Day 17

    2nd Test

    Make your own way from the Stamford Plaza Hotel to the Adelaide Oval for day five. Please note that all tickets will be General Admission on day five.

    This evening enjoy an End of Tour dinner with your tour manager and the rest of your tour party.

    Australia v England 2nd Test Match

    Day 5

  • Day 18

    Depart Adelaide

    Check out of the hotel and transfer to Adelaide Airport for your return flight to London Heathrow or Manchester via Singapore.

    Flight from Adelaide to Singapore

    Departs: 
    1920 hours
    Arrives: 
    0005 hours (next day)
  • Day 19

    Arrive back in UK

    Arrive London Heathrow or Manchester and make your own onward arrangements.

    End of tour!

    Flight from Singapore to London Heathrow

    Departs: 
    0110 hours
    Arrives: 
    0720 hours

    Flight from Singapore to Manchester

    Departs: 
    0215 hours
    Arrives: 
    0840 hours

Tickets

Gold Tickets to the 1st & 2nd Tests

Details about each of the stadiums are below.

Australia v England 1st Test, Brisbane

Be there for the first ball of the 2017/18 Ashes Series in Brisbane. Gold Tickets are included in your package and these are located in the Southern Stand, Upper Level, Slips to Gully with a good chance of shade.

Tickets: 
Gold
Venue: 
Gabba
Capacity: 
42,000

Australia v England 2nd Test, Adelaide

The newly refurbished Adelaide Oval is now amongst the best cricketing venues in the world. The Adelaide test match is going to host the first Ashes Day/Night test which is something not to be missed. The Gold tickets are located in the Riverbank Stand (rear), Upper Level, Behind the Bowlers Arm to Slips with a good chance of shade.

Tickets: 
Gold
Venue: 
Adelaide Oval
Capacity: 
53,500

Accommodation

Next Hotel, Brisbane

The Next Hotel is located right in the middle of Queen Street Mall. With an amazing roof top pool, a 24 hour gym, 4 Free mini-bar items per day, free Wifi throughout everything is in place at The Next Hotel to make your stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible. Small touches such as free access to the in-transit zone for early arrivals or late departures and free in room movies add to this sense of relaxation and comfort. For those looking for wonderful eating and drinking options, Next has it covered. Lennons Restaurant and Bar, named after the oldest hotel in Brisbane offers a timeless Western menu using the freshest produce from the region.

Features: 

  • Rooftop pool
  • Lennons Restaurant and Bar

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Great location
  • Amazing reviews
  • Wonderful rooftop pool

Stamford Plaza Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide

Perfectly located - it's just a short walk from the Adelaide Oval and a short walk to restaurants. The Stamford Plaza Adelaide is a great base for visitors to South Australia.

Features: 

  • Rickshaw's Restaurant, Swish on Terrace Restaurant, TG's Restaurant
  • Cascades Cocktail Lounge
  • Short walk to the cricket

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Excellent location for the cricket
  • Excellent dining options
  • Upgraded Park View rooms included offering views of Adelaide's historic parklands