2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series, Travel and Ticket Packages
Sport Links Travel, a Cricket Australia Travel Office endorsed travel operator for the 2025-26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series - CATO Licence Number CATO2526/015/SA1
Travel packages for 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series. Includes flights, hotels, transfers, Test Match tickets and excursions. ATOL Protected.
19 November - Fly to Perth
Depart from your regional airport for your flight to Perth.
20 November - Arrive Perth
On arrival you will be met and take a private transfer to your hotel.
1st NRMA Insurance Ashes Perth Test: 21 - 25 November
Australia v England, Optus Perth Stadium Perth. Please see “Getting to and from the cricket stadiums” for more details.
26 November - 03 December - Extend your stay in Perth or fly to Brisbane and explore Queensland
Margaret River
Margaret River is a small town south of Perth in western Australia, known for its craft breweries, boutiques and surrounding wineries. Celebrate the good things in life over three days in the beautiful wine region of Margaret River. Expect coastal escapades, exceptional wine and natural wonders galore
The Kimberley
The Kimberley is Western Australia’s sparsely settled northern region. It’s known for large swaths of wilderness defined by rugged ranges, dramatic gorges, semi-arid savanna and a largely isolated coastline. The three largest towns of the Kimberley are Broome, Derby and Kununurra. Broome International Airport is a major gateway to the region in the West and the Kununurra Airport in the East.
Exmouth
Exmouth is a small resort town on Western Australia’s North West Cape. It’s a gateway to nearby Ningaloo Marine Park with its coral reefs, colourful fish and migratory whale sharks. Nearly surrounding Exmouth, Cape Range National Park has kangaroos, sheer cliffs and red, rocky gorges.
The Gold Coast
The Golf Coast is a metropolitan region south of Brisbane on Australia’s east coast. It’s famed for its long sandy beaches, surfing spots and elaborate system of inland canals and waterways. It’s also home to theme parks such as Dreamworld, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild. Inland, hiking trails crisscross Lamington National Park’s mountain ridges and valleys, home to rare birds and rainforest.
Noosa Heads
Noosa is surrounded by stunning beaches, lakes, and the lush hinterland of Noosa National Park. It’s also home to one of only two everglades systems in the world. If you are looking for adventure, it’s at your feet. And if you want to unwind, indulge and take things at a leisurely pace, you’ll find plenty of opportunity to spoil yourself here.
Cairns
The region of Cairns is home to the iconic Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics World Heritage Rainforest, but the city of Cairns itself is also a must-visit. You’ll find brilliant cafés, bustling markets and plenty of beaches nearby. Relax by a resort pool or spend your days exploring this tropical oasis.
2nd NRMA Insurance Ashes Brisbane Test (Day/Night Test): 4-8 December
Australia v England, The Gabba Brisbane. Please see “Getting to and from the cricket stadiums” for more details.
09 December - Fly to the UK or extend your time in Australia
Today take your flight from Brisbane to the UK or extend your stay in Queensland, spend some time in Sydney or join our Great Ocean Road tour.
Includes:
- International flights (let us know your preferred UK airport, class and airline)
- Domestic flights
- Arrival airport transfer on Day 2 of your tour
- Daily cricket transfers in Sydney
- Official Test Match tickets Days 1-4 – Should the Test go to the fifth day, day 5 will be a General Admission ticket
- Accommodation as listed
- Excursions where listed
- Services of UK cricket tour manager, Derek Myers, with 30 years’ experience touring Australia
Price Excludes:
- Travel insurance
- Australian Visa
- Cricket ground transfers in Perth, Brisbane,
- Items of personal nature
Duxton Hotel Perth 5*
Situated in Perth CBD (Central Business District), the 5-star Duxton Hotel Perth offers luxury rooms in a great location. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, fitness centre and outdoor swimming pool. Each air-conditioned room at Perth Duxton Hotel has a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, many with a full-size bath. All rooms include cable TV and most have views over the Swan River. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The fully equipped fitness centre features a sauna and steam room. The Firewater Grille Restaurant serves modern international cuisine and wines from Western Australia’s premium wine-producing regions. Duxton Hotel Perth is located next to Perth Concert Hall and the Swan River is a 5-minute walk away. Walking distance from the Duxton Hotel to the Optus Stadium, 2.7 KM – approximately 40 minutes’ walk.
Ibis Style East Hotel Perth 5*
Ibis Styles East Perth has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Perth. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 700 metres from WACA. All guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Ibis Styles East Perth offers some units with city views, and each room is fitted with a kettle. At the accommodation all rooms have bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, American or vegetarian options. A business centre and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at ibis Styles East Perth. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Perth Concert Hall, St Mary’s Cathedral and Perth Town Hall. Perth Airport is 10 km from the property.Walking distance from the Ibis Styles East to the Optus Stadium, 2.0 KM – approximately 30 minutes’ walk.
Stamford Plaza Brisbane 5*
Offering riverfront accommodation, featuring river views from every room, Stamford Plaza Brisbane is perfectly positioned on the banks of the Brisbane River and is just a few steps from the adjacent Botanical Gardens. The hotel is located in the hub of the CBD (Central Business District) and within the city’s prestigious dining and shopping precinct. This unique riverfront property offers stunning vistas to the iconic Story Bridge and Kangaroo Point cliffs and lush open gardens. It boasts an onsite outdoor pool and spa, sauna, 24-hour fitness centre and 3 restaurants and bars. Guests can dine riverside on the promenade at The Brasserie on the River, or indoors for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Brasserie offers a popular seafood buffet and delightful high tea. Kabuki Japanese features teppanyaki grill options or a la carte selections. The Pav Bar is the place for a light menu and cocktail while enjoying the open-air courtyard. Walking distance from the Stamford Plaza Hotel to the Gabba, 2.9 KM – approx. 40 minutes’ walk. Walking distance from the Stamford Plaza Hotel to Central Station/Anzac Square for the Gabba Shuttle buses, 750M – approx. 10 minutes’ walk.
Royal On The Park Brisbane 4*
Directly opposite the City Botanic Gardens, Royal On The Park features free WiFi, a lounge bar and a restaurant. Guests enjoy an outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub. Royal on the Park is a 5-minute walk from shopping at Queen Street Mall and the CBD (Central Business District). All rooms feature double-glazed floor-to-ceiling windows, an ergonomic work desk, shower over bath, bedside USB ports, and individual espresso machines with complimentary pods of coffee. Offering a varied a la carte menu, Walnut Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner 7 days a week. Reservations are essential. Walking distance from the Stamford Plaza Hotel to Central Station/Anzac Square for the Gabba Shuttle buses, 750M – approx. 10 minutes’ walk.
Port Campbell Parkview Motel & Apartments 3.5* – Great Ocean Road Small Group Tour
Offering free Wi-Fi, Port Campbell Parkview Motel & Apartments are just 5 minutes’ walk from Port Campbell Beach. All accommodation offers a 32-inch flat-screen TV with a DVD player and free DVD’s. Port Campbell Parkview Motel is located in a quiet street, just off the Great Ocean Road. The Twelve Apostles are a 10-minute drive away. Each apartment and studio comes with modern furnishings and feature a balcony or patio offering garden or ocean views. All accommodation is air conditioned and features a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette, and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy an outdoor meal in the covered barbecue area or just relax on the sunny terrace. All bed linen and towels are provided and guests have access to shared laundry facilities..
Ashmont Motor Inn Port Fairy 3.5* – Great Ocean Road Small Group Tour
Ashmont Motor Inn is a popular choice amongst travelers in Port Fairy, whether exploring or just passing through. Featuring a complete list of amenities, guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. To be found at the hotel are free Wi-Fi in all rooms, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, Wi-Fi in public areas, car park. Television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless, whirlpool bathtub, non smoking rooms, air conditioning can be found in selected guestrooms. The hotel’s peaceful atmosphere extends to its recreational facilities which include garden. Ashmont Motor Inn combines warm hospitality with a lovely ambiance to make your stay in Port Fairy unforgettable.
William MacIntosh Motor Inn Naracoorte 3.5* – Great Ocean Road Small Group Tour
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Enjoy local cuisine at Highlander Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this motel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Naracoorte Nature Park.
Cape Lodge Margaret River Wine County 5*
The award-winning Cape Lodge is a country estate in the heart of the Margaret River Wine Country. All its rooms offer king-size beds and luxurious bathrooms. Free Wi-Fi is available. Cape Lodge Margaret River features an award-winning restaurant and wine lounge on site. The restaurant sits over the main lake and features a wide over-water terrace. Surrounded by countryside, lake and parkland, the lodge has tennis courts and a large freeform pool by a terraced area with sun lounges and a walk trail on site. Centrally located between the town sites of Margaret River, Dunsborough and Yallingup, Cape Lodge is a 3.5-hour drive or 1-hour flight from Perth.
Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas 4*
Blending luxury and lifestyle, you can not get much more central to Noosa than Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas, positioned within 500 metres of the sandy coastline, near everything you need including restaurants and shops. Soak up exquisite views from your private patio or balcony is simply stunning. For business or pleasure, weddings or one of Noosas popular events, whatever your reason for visiting Noosa, choose the impeccable style that is Peppers Noosa Resort and Villas with Resort Shop and Park & Cove Restaurant onsite. RESORT Distinguished resort accommodation is inclusive of contemporary furnishings, with elegant interiors synchronised perfectly with the airy open spaces and magnificent ocean views from Two and Three Bedroom Apartments and Penthouse Apartments with private entry and garage.
Marriott Vacation Club Gold Coast 4*
Set in Gold Coast, 500 metres from Surfers Paradise Beach, Marriott Vacation Club at Surfers Paradise offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers a restaurant. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel every room has air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Marriott Vacation Club at Surfers Paradise provides certain units with city views, and rooms have a balcony. At the accommodation rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet breakfast is available. every morning at Marriott Vacation Club at Surfers Paradise. .
Mercure Kanagroo Island Lodge 4*
Situated overlooking the calm waters of Eastern Cove in scenic American River, the Mercure Kangaroo Island Lodge offers a warm friendly welcome and features an award winning restaurant showcasing local produce, a swimming pool, free WiFi, tennis court, walking trails, wildlife spotting and free Pelican feeding. Each air-conditioned room features exceptional water views or stunning pool views. There is a small fridge, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilites and a private bathroom. Some rooms also feature a microwave, toaster and Nespresso coffee machine. Take a self-guided nocturnal walk, come to the morning pelican feeding or walk the nature trail located on property grounds. Kangaroo Island Lodge is a 30-minute drive from both the Kingscote Airport and the Ferry Terminal at Penneshaw.
Optional Official Cricket Australia Functions
Perth Thu 20 Nov, 2025 5.00pm Pan Pacific Hotel Entertainment, finger food, beer, wine and soft drinks – Add £110
Brisbane Thu 4 Dec, 2025 10.30am Rydges South Bank Entertainment, 2-course lunch, beer, wine Brisbane and soft drinks. – Add £140
With the exception of Sydney, that is a long way out of the city centre, we do not provide coach transfers to the cricket stadiums for matches where shown. There are 3 main reasons for this
1) some people do not wish them and prefer to walk, thus paying for something that they do not use.
2) in order to keep costs down and attempt to make the tours more economical
3) Australia is trying its hardest to discourage private buses to take people to the stadiums, making public transport much more user friendly by delivering good public transport links to and from the stadiums. Further background to this is, in 2021, Australia released a long-term emissions reduction plan for achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and tied in with this policy is to discourage private transportation to sporting events. Where possible i.e. in Adelaide and Melbourne we have chosen hotels that we consider to be within walking distance to the cricket stadiums. In Perth and in Brisbane we have chosen hotels that are a longish walk to stadiums and are located very close to the public and special event bus stops. If you show your cricket ticket on the buses your journey is free of charge. Further in the past in some cities when departing the stadiums at the end of the day the Australian Authorities give priority to public buses to get away from the stadiums first before private coaches.
If you feel you do want to walk or unable to, we are more than happy to arrange for a taxi or private car for your journeys. Please feel free to discuss this with us further if you wish.