Depart UK

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.

Arrive Australia

Upon arrival into Adelaide, 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 8 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. 

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!

Day at Leisure

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. 

3rd NRMA Insurance Ashes Test

With the hotel being a short walk from the ground make your own way across to The Adelaide Oval 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!

Day at Leisure

Enjoy one final day of downtime in Adelaide before we head to Melbourne tomorrow.

Today would be the perfect chance for you to venture out to The Barossa Valley or McClaren Vale to try the local delights. The Barossa Valley is one of Australia's most famed and premier wine regions with over 50 wineries from which you could taste what the area has to offer! If you'd prefer some sea air, Glenelg is worth a visit.

Adelaide to Melbourne

This morning, check out of your Adelaide hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Melbourne. Upon arrival head to to your hotel with the group to check in for 8 nights on a bed and breakfast basis. 

The Australian Mecca for all things trendy and tasty!

Christmas at the MCG

Enjoy a day at leisure in Melbourne on Christmas Eve. The perfect blend of rich cultural history and new-age trends, Melbourne is a place with something for everyone. Much of central Melbourne's gems are hidden off of the tram-graced thoroughfares in small lanes and arcades so make sure to visit Centre Place, a densely packed laneway of tiny cafe's, bars and Art Nouveau Street Lamps. 

Join your fellow Gullivers clients for Christmas Day at the MCG. Where better to enjoy Christmas lunch on the eve of the Melbourne Test? All our escorted tour travellers come together for a festive yet informal celebration in a prime location overlooking the ground. Return transfers will be included. Indulge in a delicious three-course lunch with open bar (beer, wine and soft drinks) and live entertainment. Entrance to the National Sports Museum prior to seating and a welcome drink is also included. You may even see the England team out on the field!

4th NRMA Insurance Ashes Test

Make your own way from the hotel to 'The G' for the NRMA Insurance Ashes Boxing Day Test! The walk up to the ground knowing you are attending one of sports greatest events on one of the most iconic days is a very special moment. For cricket fans, being here on Boxing Day is the only place to be!

In Melbourne, trams are free within the CBD, with good public transport links to areas outside of this.

Melbourne to Sydney - NYE

Check out of the hotel and transfer to Melbourne airport for your flight to Sydney.  On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a nine night stay with breakfast.

Where better to enjoy New Year's Eve than in Sydney? You are free to make your own arrangements and see in the New Year however you wish. We will be offering a couple of options at an additional cost - coming soon.

Days at Leisure

Enjoy 3 full days at leisure in the stunning city of Sydney. 

Home to the iconic Harbour Bridge, Opera House and stunning coastlines, the city of Sydney is a destination that surely features on every adventurers bucket-list. With three full days at leisure there is plenty to be enjoyed in the city itself or if you are keen to get out on the water a ferry ride over to Manly offers some great views. Bondi Beach is a train or bus ride away and the wonderful Bondi to Coogee walk is worth the steps, equally a train ride takes you out to the Blue Mountains and some fantastic scenery.

NRMA Insurance Sydney Ashes Test

NRMA Insurance Sydney Ashes Test is the final of the series! In Sydney, it's easy access to the SCG using the new city tramway, walking, or bus. The tramway or bus is also free with your match ticket.

The Sydney Cricket Ground is one of Australia's oldest and most prestigious sporting stadiums.

Depart Australia

Check out of your hotel this morning and transfer with the group to the airport to check in and clear security before boarding your flight back home. 

Arrive UK

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.