Adelaide, Melbourne & Sydney – Tour A3AF

ADELAIDE, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY

Tour Itinerary


  • Day 1 – Sunday, 14th December: Depart UK

The day has arrived! Make your own way to the airport, check in, drop your bags off, and pass through customs to board your flight to Adelaide.

  • Day 2 – Monday, 15th December: Arrive in Adelaide

When you arrive in Adelaide, collect your bags and head to the Barmy Army Transfer, which will take you directly to your hotel, where you’ll check in with your fellow Travel Members. Relax and unwind, then head to our Welcome Drinks Reception hosted by your experienced Tour Manager. This is the perfect opportunity to get to know the other Travel Members in your group. 

  • Day 3 – Tuesday, 16th December: Day at leisure in Adelaide

Explore the sights of Adelaide and everything it has to offer. Your Tour Manager can provide details of places of interest and any recommendations they have. Head out into the City to explore in your own time or go with the group to the top attractions.

In the evening, join fellow Travel Members and Barmy Army supporters for entertainment at our Pre-Test Party to celebrate the start of a monumental Test match.

  • Day 4-8 – Wednesday, 17th December – Sunday, 21st December: 3rd Test Match in Adelaide

Adelaide welcomes you to a world-class cricketing stage. Enjoy five thrilling days of Ashes action at the picturesque Adelaide Oval. At the end of each day’s play, you’ll head to the official Barmy Army HQ or back to your hotel, ready for the next.

You might like a break from cricket during this period, so there will be plenty of options for things to do beyond the boundary in Adelaide!

  • Day 9 – Monday, 22nd December: Day at leisure in Adelaide

After an epic Test match win, you might want to take things steady today, wander around the city, and visit the last places you’d like to tick off before your flight home.

  • Day 10 – Tuesday, 23rd December: Fly to Melbourne

It’s time to fly to Melbourne for a Barmy Christmas! Your airport transfer will pick you up from the hotel for your flight to Melbourne.

When you arrive in Melbourne, collect your bags and head to the Barmy Army Transfer. The transfer will take you to your hotel, where you’ll check in with your fellow Travel Members.

  • Day 11 – Wednesday, 24th December: Day at leisure in Melbourne

It’s time to explore some of the sights of Melbourne and all it has to offer. Did you know Melbourne was voted the best city in the world?! Your Tour Manager can provide details of places of interest and any recommendations they have. Head out into the City to explore in your own time or go with the group to the top attractions.

  • Day 12 – Thursday, 25th December: Christmas Day Event in Melbourne

It’s a Christmas Day like no other! Even though you’re Down Under, we’ll ensure you feel the festive spirit. Included in your package is the famous Barmy Army Christmas Lunch. You’ll wine and dine with your fellow Travel Members, with all the traditional elements – songs, crackers, Santa, bingo, and much more. 

  • Day 13-17 – Friday, 26th – Tuesday 30th December:  4th Test Match in Melbourne

It’s the ultimate cricket bucket list experience – the Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Each day, you’ll head to the MCG with your Tour group and into the stands, ready to sing Jerusalem. At the end of each day’s play, you head to the official Barmy Army HQ or back to your hotel, ready for the next day.

You might like a break from cricket during this period, so there will be plenty of options for things to do beyond the boundary in Melbourne!

  • Day 18 – Wednesday, 31st December: Fly to Sydney and attend NYE Event in Sydney

It’s time to head to Sydney for the Barmy Army’s New Year’s Eve Event! Your airport transfer will pick you up from the hotel for your flight to Sydney.

When you arrive in Sydney, collect your bags and head to the Barmy Army Transfer. The transfer will take you to your hotel, where you’ll check in with your fellow Travel Members. 

Then as the evening draws in, head to our Barmy Army New Year’s Eve Event! Celebrate and party all night to see in 2026 Down Under!

  • Day 19 – Thursday, 1st January: Day at leisure in Sydney

It’s the 1st of January 2026, a brand new year. After the most epic night, you might want to take things steady today. 

  • Day 20-21 – Friday, 2nd – Saturday 3rd January: Days at leisure in Sydney

You have plenty of time to explore the areas you must visit in Sydney. Explore with your fellow Travel Members as a group – your Tour Manager will be sure to take you to some of the best places in the city, or you can explore the sights in your own time or head to places 

  • Day 22-26 – Sunday, 4th January: 5th Test Match in Sydney

The grand finale is here – the New Year’s Test at the SCG. Wrap up the tour in style with five days of unmissable Ashes cricket. Each day, you’ll head to the SCG with your tour group and into the stands, ready to sing Jerusalem. At the end of each day’s play, you head to the official Barmy Army HQ or back to your hotel, ready for the next day. 

You might like a break from cricket during this period, so there will be plenty of options for things to do beyond the boundary in Sydney!

  • Day 27 – Friday, 9th January: Depart Sydney

Your Tour has unfortunately come to an end. It’s time to say your goodbyes and take your transfer to the airport, where you’ll check in and board your flight back to the UK.

  • Day 28 – Saturday, 10th January: Arrive UK

You’ve landed back in the UK, having lived out your bucket list experience with memories that will truly last a lifetime.