The Ashes is one series that needs no introduction. Take in Test Matches at the Gabba, Adelaide Oval, Perth, the MCG and the SCG, while making the most of your time in Australia with some incredible sightseeing options… You just have to BE THERE!
The Flinders Tour


Countdown to Match Day

23rd November 2017
Bookings Closed
The Flinders Tour
- 27 nights’ accommodation in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, EVERY NIGHT on Australian soil!
- The opportunity to enhance your time in Australia with a range of must-see group sightseeing options between tests.
- Guaranteed five-day passes for all five Ashes Test Matches. Some include match transfers, see tour options for details.
- Return, international, economy flights from the UK. Upgrades are available on request.
- All domestic flights.
- All airport transfers in air-conditioned transport. (Not included in ‘White Tours’)
- Services of Howzat Travel Tour Managers.
- Tour welcome drink, Christmas lunch and farewell dinner. (Not included in ‘White Tours’)
- Access to Howzat Travel’s famed special guest events.
- Limited edition lightweight tour polo shirt and brimmed hat.
Test Match Venues
Tour Itinerary
Perth
- Tues 12th Dec
Depart the UK on your international one-stop flight to Perth. - Wed 13th Dec
On arrival at Perth airport, you will be met by your Tour Manager and transferred to your hotel.
In the evening, you are invited to join your Tour Manager and the rest of your group for welcome drinks and an introduction to your tour. This will also be an ideal chance for you meet your fellow Howzat Travellers. - Thurs 14th – Mon 18th Dec Third Magellan Ashes Test
Each day after breakfast, transfer/walk to the third Magellan Ashes Test between Australia and England. After each day’s play, return to your hotel. - Tues 19th Dec
Day at leisure in Perth. Pre-book a Swan River Cruise or check out the incredible Wave Rock. See our inspection page for other suggestions. Your Tour Manager and our local partners will be able to assist you with any activities you might like to do. - Wed 20th Dec
You can choose to spend the gap between the Perth and Melbourne Test Matches however you wish.The default/standard option included in the tour package price is to travel directly from Perth to Melbourne on 20th December.
However, we have a fantastic range of Post Perth sightseeing options available to add to your tour package. Read more about that in the Sightseeing section below.
Iconic Cricket Venues

Melbourne
- Sat 23rd Dec
On arrival in Melbourne, transfer to your hotel. - Sun 24th Dec – Christmas Eve
Day at leisure in Melbourne. This is the perfect opportunity to take a day trip to Phillip Island or experience the Great Ocean Road. See our inspection page for other suggestions. Your Tour Manager and our local partners will be able to assist you with any activities you might like to do. - Mon 25th Dec – Christmas Day
Join your Tour Managers and fellow Howzat Travellers for a Christmas lunch to remember! Enjoy some delectable food and drink, toast your friends and family back home, pull a Christmas cracker, and enjoy some big laughs with our special guest, whilst looking forward to the start of the Boxing Day Test Match! - Tues 26th – Sat 30th Dec Fourth Magellan Ashes Test
Each day after breakfast, join the fans’ walk or transfer to the MCG for the fourth Magellan Ashes Test – the legendary Boxing Day Test – between Australia and England. After each day’s play, return to your hotel. - Sun 31st Dec – New Year’s Eve
Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Sydney. On arrival in Sydney, transfer to your hotel.
That evening, enjoy the famous New Year’s Eve celebrations in Sydney. Howzat Travel will have a range of NYE options, including harbour cruises and waterfront restaurants.
Iconic Cricket Venues

Sydney
- Mon 1st – Wed 3rd Jan
Days at leisure in Sydney. Explore the sights and sounds of of this iconic city or enjoy a range of day trips from the Blue Mountains to the Hunter Valley wineries. See our inspection page for other suggestions. Your Tour Manager and our local partners will be able to assist you with any activities you might like to do. - Thurs 4th – Mon 8th Jan Fifth Magellan Ashes Test
Each day after breakfast, transfer/walk to the Sydney Cricket Ground for the fifth and final Magellan Ashes Test between Australia and England. After each day’s play, return to your hotel.On the evening of Sunday 7th, you are invited to join your Tour Managers and fellow travellers for a Howzat Travel tour farewell dinner! - Tues 9th Jan
Check out of your hotel and transfer to Sydney airport for your one-stop international flight back to the UK.
Iconic Cricket Venues

2017-18 Magellan Ashes Series Inspection Report
International Flights
For this tour, we are offering a choice of international flights, via Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong and a range of other destinations.
If you wish to add a stopover to your outbound and/or inbound journeys, please let us know and we will be happy to organise this for you.
Tour prices quoted below include economy flights from London and Manchester. Other regional departures may incur a surcharge.
Most flights depart the UK on the evening of Monday 20th November and arrive into Brisbane on the morning of Wednesday 22nd November.
Please contact us for specific timings, regional departures and upgrade options.

The Flinders Tour Packages
Platinum
First-class hotels on a B&B basis throughout the tour. Platinum match tickets. Upgrades to hospitality available, see information below. All match transfers in air-conditioned transport. (Excluding Adelaide and possibly Perth (venue dependent), which are a short walk) Full services of a Howzat Travel Tour Manager exclusively for the Platinum group. Exclusive access to Howzat Travel special guests.
Accommodation
Perth – Hyatt Regency 12th – 20th Dec (8 nights)
Click here to view the Hyatt Regency website
Accommodation as per your chosen sightseeing itinerary
20th – 23rd Dec (3 nights)
Click here to view the post Perth & pre Melbourne sightseeing options
Melbourne – The Langham (Riverview room) 23rd – 31st Dec (8 nights)
Click here to view The Langham website
Sydney – Four Seasons Hotel 31st Dec – 9th Jan (9 nights)
Click here to view the Four Seasons Hotel website
Match Tickets
- Perth – Platinum ticket – Location TBC
- Melbourne – Platinum ticket – Olympic / South Stand, Level 2, behind the bowlers arm to gully
- Sydney – Platinum ticket – Victor Trumper Stand, behind the bowlers arm to slips
Avaliable Upgrades
Hospitality – Cricket Club Dining. For Days 1-3 of the Test you’ll be guest of Cricket Australia in Official Hospitality. The Cricket Club is a sophisticated, yet relaxed environment. All guests in the ‘Cricket Club’ receive:
- You will have access to the Lounge throughout the day.
- Dedicated reception offering an all-day concierge service.
- Excellent stadium seating with access to the Cricket Club throughout the game. Seating is exclusive to the Cricket Club in Sydney. Other venues are either in the public seating or Members Enclosure, dependent on the facility.
- Entertaining guest appearance
- During the main break you will be escorted to a reserved table for a sit down meal.
- Beverages, including premium wine and beer, soft drinks, espresso coffee and tea served throughout the day.
On Day 4 you will receive Platinum seating and, as with all match modules, Day 5 tickets are general admission
Perth –
Melbourne –
Sydney –
Platinum Price
Blue
Luxury hotels on a B&B basis throughout the tour. Superior match tickets with upgrades available. All match transfers in air-conditioned transport. (Excluding Adelaide and possibly Perth (venue dependent), which are a short walk) Full services of a Howzat Travel Tour Manager.
Accommodation
Perth – Pan Pacific 12th – 20th Dec (8 nights)
Click here to view the Pan Pacific website
Accommodation as per your chosen sightseeing itinerary
20th – 23rd Dec (3 nights)
Click here to view the post Perth & pre Melbourne sightseeing options
Melbourne – Novotel on Collins 23rd – 31st Dec (8 nights)
Click here to view the Novotel on Collins website
Sydney – Parkroyal Darling Harbour 31st Dec – 9th Jan (9 nights)
Click here to view the Parkroyal Darling Harbour website
Hotels



Match Tickets
- Perth – Platinum Ticket – Location TBC
- Melbourne – Gold Ticket – Olympic / Southern Stand, Level 2, gully to point
- Sydney – Gold Ticket – Victor Trumper Stand, slips to gully
Blue Price
Red
Quality hotels on a room-only basis throughout the tour. Silver match tickets. Upgrades available, see information below. Full services of Howzat Travel Tour Managers.
Accommodation
Perth – Ibis 12th – 20th Dec (8 nights)
Click here to view the Ibis website
*Please note: If you booked prior to 16/02/2017, you will be staying at the Travelodge. Please see your invoice or our inspection pages for details.
Accommodation as per your chosen sightseeing itinerary
20th – 23rd Dec (3 nights)
Click here to view the post Perth & pre Melbourne sightseeing options
Melbourne – Mercure Treasury Gardens 23rd – 31st Dec (8 nights)
Click here to view the Mercure Treasury Gardens website
Sydney – Rydges World Square 31st Dec – 9th Jan (9 nights)
Click here to view the Rydges World Square website
Hotels



Match Tickets
- Perth – Silver Ticket – Location TBC/li>
- Melbourne – Silver Ticket – Southern Stand, Level 3, behind the bowlers arm to slips
- Sydney – Silver Ticket – Churchill/Brewongle Stands, Lower, slips to gully
Blue Price
White
Great value, good hotels on a room-only basis throughout the tour. Official match tickets, see below for information. Access to Howzat Travel Tour Managers.
Accommodation
Perth – Quality Hotel Ambassador 12th – 20th Dec (8 nights)
Click here to view the Quality Hotel Ambassador website
Accommodation as per your chosen sightseeing itinerary
20th – 23rd Dec (3 nights)
Click here to view the post Perth & pre Melbourne sightseeing options
Melbourne – Mercure Welcome 23rd – 31st Dec (8 nights)
Click here to view the Mercure Welcome website
Sydney – Metro Hotel Marlow 31st Dec – 9th Jan (9 nights)
Click here to view the Metro Hotel Marlow website
Hotels



Match Tickets
- Perth – Bronze Ticket – Location TBC
- Melbourne – Reserved Seat – Southern Stand, Level 1, gully to square of the wicket
- Sydney – Reserved Seat – In front of O’Reilly Stand, square of the wicket
Blue Price
Bespoke
If you do not find exactly what you are looking for within our set packages, then please let us know, as we are very flexible in organising tailor-made packages to suit your exact requirements.
If you have travelled to Australia before and wish to explore alternative options before, after or between the Tests, simply contact us to let us know what you’d prefer to do instead. We will then build an itinerary to your exact requirements.


Sightseeing
The opportunity to enhance your time in Australia with a range of must-see group sightseeing options between tests.
A sightseeing opportunity is after after the 3rd Test Match in Perth and before the 4th Test Match in Melbourne.
Please click the buttons below to view the full details of the sightseeing options
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