Adelaide, Melbourne & Sydney – Tour A3AF
ADELAIDE, MELBOURNE, SYDNEY
Package Summary
This package covers the Christmas Test at Adelaide Oval, the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and the New Year’s Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, offering match tickets in the famous Barmy Army sections to immerse you in the Ashes atmosphere.
Enjoy stress free travel to Australia on our international group flights. On arrival, you and your fellow travel members will gather for arrival drinks with your Tour Manager to really get in the spirit. 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. After the Test Match, you’ll take an internal flight to Melbourne just in time for Christmas.
Christmas Day will be totally unique this year as you dine with your fellow Barmy Army Members for Christmas Lunch – expect fantastic lunch with drinks and and plenty of Christmas entertainment. You’ll then witness the 4th Test of the Series at the MCG and the electric atmosphere of the famous Boxing Day Test.
You’ll jump on an internal flight to Sydney to see in the New Year at one of our epic parties – what a way to start 2025! You’ll then have a few days of leisure to explore the sights of Sydney before the final Test match of the Series at the SCG.
At the conclusion of the Tour, you’ll fly back to the UK having experienced your bucket list dreams with memories to last a lifetime.
Ready to Book
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.
Package Includes
Book this trip and you’ll receive:
- Return Economy international flights from London (regional departures and upgrades available on request)
- Domestic flights within Australia
- 25 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
- 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 [If Melbourne is included in your Tour]
- 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:
- Upgrade your international flights to Premium Economy or Business Class
- Add some official Barmy Army x Admiral 2005 retro Merchandise
- Add additional tickets to Barmy Army Events, including the famous New Years Eve Party and Charity Parties – coming soon
- Add-on handpicked Barmy Army excursions between locations – coming soon
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.
WOULD YOU RATHER ARRANGE YOUR OWN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS?
If you would prefer to arrange your own international flights for this package, we have this available here.