2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series

2nd & 3rd Tests NRMA Insurance Ashes Tests – Brisbane & Adelaide

The following tour is an example of what you can do.  All of our trips are tailored to suit your requirements so you can visit wherever you wish in Australia.

Monday 1st December
Depart London Heathrow on your overnight flight to Brisbane.

Tuesday 2nd December
Arrive Brisbane. Stay seven nights at your chosen category hotel.

Wednesday 3rd December
Day at leisure. Day tours can be arranged which include a city tour, Tangalooma dolphins, Moreton Island, Australia Zoo & Lone Pine Sanctuary.

Thursday 4th to Monday 8th December
2nd NRMA Insurance Ashes Test at The Gabba. Day/Night.  Make your own way to/from the ground.

Tuesday 9th December
Depart Brisbane for your flight to Hobart.
Arrive Hobart. On arrival you will be met and transferred by private coach to your accommodation. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel. Standard room, including breakfast.

Wednesday 10th December
You will be collected from your hotel for the start of your small group tour of Tasmania. Drive through the Western Wilds to Mount Field National Park. Visit Lake St Claire, Australia’s deepest freshwater lake. Continue through the Franklin Gordon National Park, offering pristine rainforest and mountain scenery. Enjoy the rugged scenery around the old mining town of Queenstown before arriving in the charming harbourside village of Strahan. Two nights at Strahan Village Hotel. Standard room, including breakfast.

Thursday 11th December
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the start of the Gordon River Cruise. Take in the tranquil surrounds of the Gordon River as you glide across the water in ‘Whisper Mode’. Dedicated guides will take you through the history of Macquarie Harbour, Hells Gates, Heritage Landing and Sarah Island as you cruise along. Enjoy a chef prepared buffet lunch, open bar and two walking tours offered at Heritage Landing and Sarah Island.

Friday 12th December
Travel to Cradle Mountain National Park. Your coach will drive to the visitor centre where you will have access to a shuttle bus that takes you to Dove Lake (included). Today you will have a choice of a hike:
– Dove Lake Circuit Walk, 6 km trail around Dove Lake in Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain Lake St Claire National Park. Elevation of 550ft, 2–3-hour duration.
– Marions Lookout, more challenging, maximum elevation.
Continuing your tour, you will drive from the highlands, stopping at the Town Of Murals, Sheffield, before heading to Launceston. Evening at leisure. Overnight at Aspect Tamar Valley Resort. Standard room, including breakfast.

Saturday 13th December
In the morning enjoy the picturesque Cataract Gorge, with an option to trek along the Cataract Walk, which links Kings Bridge to Cliff Grounds (2 km return). Travel along the East Coast, stopping for lunch in St Helens (own expense) and then walking along the sands of the Bay of Fires. Continue south to the coastal town of Swansea. Overnight at
The Waterloo Hotel Swansea. Standard room, on room only basis.

Sunday 14th December
At leisure for breakfast at a local café (own expense). Travel to Freycinet, Tasmania’s most famous national park. Time to explore its beaches such as Wineglass and Honeymoon Bays and enjoy the views of The Hazards, a granite mountain range that rises from the sheltered turquoise bays. Optional to climb the summit to Mt Amos (4 km long, takes about 2-3 hours) – to be arranged locally. After spending time in Freycinet National Park, rejoin your coach for the return trip back to Hobart. Overnight at The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel. Standard room, including breakfast.

Monday 15th December
Pick up from your hotel for your transfer to the airport. Depart Hobart on your flight to Adelaide.
Arrive Adelaide. Stay seven nights at your chosen category hotel.

Tuesday 16th December
Day at leisure. Day tours can be arranged which include a city tour, Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula & Kangaroo Island.

Wednesday 17th to Sunday 21st December
3rd NRMA Insurance Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval. Make your own way to/from the ground.

Monday 22nd December
Depart Adelaide on your overnight flight to London Heathrow.

Tuesday 23rd December
Arrive London Heathrow.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
Economy class international and domestic flights.
7 nights in Brisbane, at your chosen category hotel, on room only basis.
6 day tour of Tasmania including transportation, accommodation, meals, excursions and entry fees as stated.
7 nights in Adelaide, at your chosen category hotel, on room only basis.
Official 5 day Category C NRMA Insurance Ashes Test match tickets. Day 5 is general admission.
Services of Sports Tours Plus staff and our local agents in Australia.

Flight upgrades and regional airports available, please ask for prices. Match ticket upgrades also available.

PRICES FROM:
3 Star hotel: £5480.00 per person, twin share. £6705.00 single occupancy
4 Star hotel: £5665.00 per person, twin share. £6940.00 single occupancy
5 Star hotel: £5895.00 per person, twin share. £7610.00 single occupancy

** The tours in between tests are based on 3 to 4 star hotels

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Sports Tours Plus, a Cricket Australia Travel Office Licensed Travel Operator for the 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series.

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