Adelaide and Melbourne – Tour A2BX

adelaide, MELBOURNE

WITHOUT INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS

Package Summary

The Christmas and Boxing Day Tests all in one package!

Once you arrive in Adelaide, you and your fellow travel members will gather for a arrival drinks with your Tour Manager to really get in the spirit ahead of the 3rd Test. You’ll also experience the Pre-Test Party which includes our famous Barmy Bingo event – it is an epic party night – you’ll meet with like-minded fans, sing the songs, and have a chance to win some amazing prizes.

You will join the action at a crucial moment in the series at the Adelaide Oval – with match tickets in the Barmy Army section you’ll be in the stands soaking up the incredible atmosphere the Barmy Army are known for. After the Test, you’ll enjoy the Post-Test Party to celebrate an epic win by England Down Under. You’ll have a day of leisure to explore Adelaide before your transfer and internal flight to Melbourne on 23 December.

Christmas Day will be totally unique this year as you dine with your fellow Barmy Army Members for Christmas Lunch – expect a fantastic lunch, drinks and plenty of Christmas entertainment. You’ll then witness the 4th Test of the Series at the MCG. This package ensures a seamless, unforgettable experience taking in two Ashes Test Matches and Two vibrant cities.

Stay on in Melbourne to see in the New Year with the Barmy Army before you’ll check out and make your own travel arrangements, with memories to last a lifetime.

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Book with peace of mind knowing your trip is protected. For all travellers joining us in Australia, we’ll need the following details:

Full name (as it appears on the passport)
Date of birth
Passport information

You don’t need to have everyone’s details immediately, but please provide Passport Number, Expiry date and country of issue within a week of booking in order to guarantee your trip.

The lead person on the booking must be 18 or older. We’ll also need a postal address, phone number, email address, and payment details for them.

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Package Includes

Book this trip and you’ll receive:

Domestic flight within Australia
18 nights in our handpicked hotels, with breakfast included
5-day Official Test Match tickets within the Barmy Army section for all tests in your tour
Official Barmy Army Merchandise Bundle
Airport transfers for domestic flight
12 months of Barmy Army membership
Entry to Barmy Army Pre-Test Party Bingo for all tests in your tour
Famous Barmy Army Christmas Day experience
Tour Group welcome drinks
Experienced Barmy Army Tour Managers throughout the Tour
Take out the stress of touring with hassle-free travel

And for a little bit extra, you can:

Add some official Barmy Army x Admiral 2005 Collab Merchandise
Add additional tickets to Barmy Army Events and Charity Parties – coming soon
Add-on handpicked Barmy Army excursions between locations – coming soon

Hand-Picked Accommodation

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ibis Adelaide

22 Grenfell Street, Adelaide, 5000, South Australia

ibis Adelaide offers a restaurant, a bar and a fitness centre. All rooms offer a Smart flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. It is just a 1 minute walk from Rundle Mall.

ibis Hotel Adelaide is 10 minutes’ walk from Adelaide Convention Centre, The Botanic Gardens and Royal Adelaide Hospital. It is 15 minutes’ drive from Adelaide Airport and Glenelg Beach. Adelaide’s arts district, which includes the Festival Centre and Dunstan Playhouse is just 10 minutes’ drive away.

All air-conditioned rooms offer a work desk, ironing supplies and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has a bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer.

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Pan Pacific Hotel, Melbourne

2 Convention Centre Place, VIC 3006, South Wharf

Pan Pacific Melbourne offers luxurious and stylish accommodation, with panoramic views of the city, Port Phillip bay or Yarra River.

Pan Pacific Melbourne has direct internal access to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Crown Casino is a 20-minute walk, and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a 20-minute drive away.

All air-conditioned modern rooms at the Pan Pacific Melbourne include floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views. Each room has a work desk, a minibar and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room has a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.

There is 24-hour in room dining available to all in-house guests. Breakfast is also available though the in room dining menu located in guest rooms, and orders can be placed through a food order system.

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1 – Monday, 15th December: Arrive in Adelaide

Make your own way to Adelaide to join the tour group. Relax and unwind before attending 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 2 – 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 3-7 – 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 8 – 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 9 – 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 10 – 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 11 – 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 12-16 – 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 17 – Wednesday, 31st December: Day at leisure & NYE Event in Melbourne

After watching the fourth Test of the Series, it’s now New Year’s Eve. You’ll have a day of leisure, you can explore more of Melbourne in your own time or stay with the group. 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 18 – Thursday, 1st January: Day at leisure in Melbourne

It’s January 1st, 2026, a brand new year. After the most epic night, 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.