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Howzat Travel, a Cricket Australia Travel Office Licensed Travel Operator for the 2025/2026 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series. All our tours include guaranteed 100% official match tickets. Category B tickets to the 1st and 2nd NRMA Insurance Ashes Tests in Perth and Brisbane are included here. CATO Licence Number CATO2526/050.
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Follow the 2025/2026 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series around Australia with 20 Nights 5★ Accommodation on a B&B basis. This tour includes stays in Perth and Brisbane for the 1st and 2nd NRMA Insurance Ashes Tests, plus Cairns in between.
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Return international flights are included in your package. Premium Economy upgrades are available upon request, Business Class upgrades available for +£6,200pp. Departure points from Manchester or Birmingham on request (see extras tab). Domestic flights in Australia are also included (where listed in the itinerary).
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As part of the tour itinerary your trip will begin with welcome drinks and an opportunity to meet your Tour Manager and fellow tour group members. Also included is a highlight of many Howzat trips - our popular Cricket Dinner will be back in Australia. Hosted by your Tour Manager and featuring a special guest, with past guests including Michael Atherton, Michael Vaughan, Steve Harmison, Jonathan Agnew, Marais Erasmus and many, many more this is a fantastic opportunity to get a unique insight into the game.
Airport transfers by coach are included as well as any overland touring whilst in Australia. The stadiums are accessible from our chosen hotels either on foot or via public transport - the public transport infrastructure is such that connections to and from the stadiums are easy and are free on matchdays with a match ticket.
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A Howzat Tour Manager will be with you in Australia to make sure that your time spent on tour is a memorable and enjoyable experience. Our Tour Managers are cricket fanatics, well travelled and vastly experienced. They will be joined in Australia by a support team and the Howzat office team are all cricket fans who have travelled overseas watching England play, including to multiple Ashes series.
To ensure that you can enjoy Australia to its fullest and enjoy the sightseeing & events that you want to do we will be offering a variety of optional excursions. We strive to give you flexibility, please contact us if you are looking to add elements to or extend your trip.
Howzat have been touring to Australia for many years. We pride ourselves on delivering a personal service for England cricket fans by England cricket fans. Whilst it will have been 8 years since travelling fans have been in the crowd since the Ashes Series in Australia, we have been touring Australia more recently with groups attending the 2022 ICC Men's T20 World Cup and the team having made multiple familiarisation trips since. We’re ready to make the 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series Tour one for the history books.
We are both ABTA and ATOL protected, ensuring you can book and travel with complete confidence and peace of mind.
Make your own way to the airport, check in/drop your bags off and make your way through customs. Once through customs make your way to the gate to board your indirect flight to Australia.
Economy class flight from London included with upgrades available; return Business Class upgrades available for +£6,200pp. Return Premium Economy upgrade on request (see extras tab). Departure points from Manchester or Birmingham on request (see extras tab).
Arriving into Perth, you have some time to clear customs and immigration, collect your bags and meet your Tour Manager who will arrange your transfer with the group to your hotel to check-in for 9 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
The stunning city of Perth perfectly embodies the idea of having 'the best of both worlds,' where gentle sandy beaches and picturesque parks blend seamlessly with a vibrant urban landscape filled with unique bars and innovative restaurants.
This evening the group will get together with the Tour Manager for Welcome Drinks. Get to know your tour group and tour manager, reminisce on past tours and trips and share the excitement of The Ashes!
In the evening, you are invited to join your Tour Manager and the rest of your group for welcome drinks. This will also be an ideal chance for you to meet your fellow Howzat Travellers.
Delight in discovering the capital of Western Australia, where the Swan River flows into the stunning southwestern coastline. Perth boasts a beautiful shoreline and an abundance of activities, so you'll have plenty of options to choose from.
If you are looking to stay in the city you can catch one of the free buses up to Kings Park for beautiful views across the city skyline and a walk into the city's botanical gardens. We will also have optional excursions available for you to choose from if you are looking for an organised excursion/ activity for the day.
The NRMA Insurance Ashes Perth Test is at the new stadium in Perth for the first time - and what an incredible stadium it is. Make your own way to and from the stadium at leisure each day. The stadium has fantastic public transport networks with a dedicated train station that offers free travel to all match ticket holders on matchdays. Alternatively, there are free buses that take you past the WACA and drop you a short walk across the pedestrian river bridge, there aren’t many more beautiful walks to a ground in the sporting world
Enjoy 2 days at leisure in the beautiful city of Perth.
These days are the perfect opportunity to relax and rejuvenate! Choose a tranquil spot on one of the pristine white-sand beaches and bask in the sunlight while diving into a good book; our top pick is Cottesloe, easily accessible by train. Alternatively, consider taking a ferry to the famous Rottnest Island, where you can snap a photo with one of the 10,000 adorable Quokkas that inhabit the area, or venture into Swan Valley, one of Australia’s most esteemed wine regions. An evening in Fremantle, sampling some iconic fish and chips paired with a drink at the delightful Little Creatures brewery, is also highly recommended.
Check out of your hotel this morning and transfer with the group to the airport for your flight to Cairns for a few days in tropical Queensland. This is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and a great opportunity to change pace before the 2nd Test. Upon arrival, transfer with the group to your hotel for a 4 night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
If you have seen another option you would like, or have plans to visit somewhere else in Australia for these four nights, give us a call and we can discuss the options with you.
This flight from Perth across to Cairns will be indirect.
Enjoy 2 days at leisure in the tropical destination of Cairns, the gateway to the world-famous Great Barrier Reef.
In Cairns you will be able to connect with nature in a place unlike anywhere. The tropical north-west of Australia is home to 2 natural wonders, the Great Reef & Daintree Rainforest, allowing the adventurer in you to become immersed in wild Australia.
Look out for the optional excursions coming soon to see if there is something you might like to add in to enhance your time in Cairns.
Check out of your hotel this morning and transfer with the group to the airport for your flight to Brisbane for the 2nd Test. On arrival, check in to your hotel for a 7 night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Today you have a day at leisure in Brisbane. Why not take a ferry over to Moreton Island where you have an array of experiences available to you, including whale watching, kayaking and snorkelling.
This evening, head to Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane’s vibrant dining and lifestyle precinct, which is just a-10 minute walk from Brisbane's CBD. This once-neglected piece of land has been transformed and is now a bustling pedestrian boardwalk lined with restaurants, bars, hotels, and event spaces.
Tonight enjoy the Howzat Cricket Dinner – these are the highlight of many trips, hosted by your Tour Manager and featuring a special guest from the cricketing world!
The NRMA Insurance Ashes Brisbane Test is a day/night match. Make your own way to The Gabba which is walking distance from most of the hotels on offer. Public transport links in Brisbane are excellent, and free on matchdays with a match ticket.
Traditionally, The Gabba hosts the first Test of the Australian summer, so hopefully a change in schedule will equate to a change in England's horror record in Brisbane.
Check out of your hotel this morning and transfer with the group to the airport to check in and clear security before boarding your indirect flight back home.
Upon arrival back into the UK, clear customs and make your own onward arrangements. We hope that you head home with some fantastic lasting memories and new friendships formed from a special trip to Australia.
| Venue | Category & Location |
|---|---|
| Perth | Category B - Level 1 West Mid-Wicket |
| Brisbane | Category B - Southern Stand Upper Mid-Wicket |
| A 5 day ticket is included in your package. Days 1-4 in the category listed. Should the Test go to the fifth day, day 5 will be a General Admission ticket. Ticket locations and descriptions are provided by Cricket Australia and are subject to change and amendment until venue maps are finalised by Cricket Australia. | |
Play Starts: TBC
This marks England's inaugural Test match at this stadium. It's daunting challenge, considering Australia boast an excellent record in Test matches here since the replacement of the renowned WACA. Stokes and McCullum will be eager to embark on a solid beginning in Perth, especially following England's sluggish start in the previous home Ashes series, which proved decisive.
Play Starts: TBC
The Gabba, unaffectionately known as 'The Gabbatoir' and cherished by the late Shane Warne, has not proven to be a favourable venue for England. Since World War II, the team has managed just two Test victories on this ground. Typically hosting the first Test of the Australian summer, this year’s adjustment in the usual scheduling might bring a shift in England's fortunes as they aim to rectify that record.
The Pan Pacific is a luxury hotel popular with cricket fans. Just a short walk down to the river or across to the WACA, this hotel is perfectly located in Perth to ensure easy access to the city's best sights. Perth is known for its lovely warm weather, which guests can enjoy with a refreshing dip in the hotel's outdoor pool.
Crystalbrook Bailey offers a modern and luxurious feel with strong attention to detail, offering guests an enjoyable stay with great features such as an outdoor pool and variety of on-site dining options. Located in Cairns' CBD, this hotel is just a short walk from the city's best attractions.
Located on Queen Street Mall in the heart of the Brisbane CBD, the 5-star Hyatt Regency is a premium retreat featuring 292 well-appointed and newly refurbished rooms. The hotel features various unique food & beverage venues as well as their signature outdoor, heated 20-metre infinity pool ideal for unwinding in after a day’s exploration.
Visit the iconic Australia Zoo and come face to face with over 1,200 animals including all your Aussie favourites.
Enjoy a convenient pickup from your hotel and make your way to the world-famous Australia Zoo aboard an air-conditioned vehicle. Explore this interactive attraction with an included admission ticket, gaze at exotic animals, and witness fascinating live shows.
Visit Australia Zoo, accompanied by your friendly and experienced guide. You will have approximately 6 hours, heaps of time to enjoy the best Zoo in Australia. Explore the world's most interactive zoo at your own pace and watch daily animal shows including saltwater crocodiles and more.
Relax at the end of the day as your tour concludes with drop off back at your hotel.
Inclusions: return hotel transfers, day admission to Australia Zoo
Excludes: food, drinks, gratuities
Start Time: 07:30 (approx.)
End Time: 16:30 (approx.)
Experience the ultimate Marine Discovery adventure and enjoy a taste of island life on stunning Moreton Island.
Begin your day with a convenient hotel pickup before boarding a smooth-sailing catamaran for the 75-minute cruise across beautiful Moreton Bay. Sip on your included tea, coffee, or soft drink as you take in the scenic views en-route to Tangalooma Island Resort.
The highlight of your day is the Marine Discovery Cruise, where expert guides help you spot and learn about some of Australia’s most captivating marine wildlife. Cruise times vary, and when you're not on the water, you’re free to enjoy the island at your own pace. Take advantage of your day pass to Tangalooma Island Resort. Lounge by the pool, stroll along white sandy beaches, or explore the island’s facilities. A $25 Island Lunch Voucher per adult is included.
After a day of exploration and relaxation, you'll board the 4:00 PM ferry for the return journey to Brisbane, arriving back around 5:15 PM.
Inclusions: return hotel transfers, return catamaran cruise to Moreton Island, day pass access to resort, full use of resort facilities, 1 standard beverage on boat, Marine Discovery Cruise, light lunch
Excludes: additional food, drinks, gratuities
Start Time: 08:40 (approx.)
End Time: 17:15 (approx.)
