Welcome to Perth, the sunny capital of Western Australia!

Make your way to your pre-booked hotel in the city centre, where you can relax after your flight, enjoy a dip in the pool, or just drop off your bags ready to explore.

Adina Aparthotel, Perth
> other hotels also available – please ask

Situated on the banks of the Swan River, and famed for its blue skies and laid-back atmosphere, Perth is the perfect place to slip into holiday mode. There’s plenty to see and do. You could:

• Stroll up to the Botanic Gardens at Kings Park for magnificent views across the city
• Catch the ferry to Rottnest Island to swim or snorkel, and meet the friendly quokka
• Head to the brilliant Cottesloe Beach to try surfing or just relax on the golden sands
• Take the train to Fremantle to visit the historic buildings and markets
• See who is playing at the old WACA ground or new Optus/Perth Stadium
• Join a wine-tasting tour to the vineyards of Margaret River

Adina Aparthotel, Perth

All aboard for your luxury rail journey on the Indian Pacific from Perth to Adelaide. On this two night journey, enjoy a sophisticated private cabin, all-inclusive dining, beverages and fascinating off-train excursions.

After settling into your cabin, enjoy views of The Outback as you pull away from Perth. Your first dinner will be served on board, with the menu inspired by the season and the regions you are travelling through.

Wake up the next morning to watch the sunrise over the Outback town of Kalgoorlie, where you’ll disembark the train for a choice of excursions exploring the local history.

Return to the train for brunch and the views over the vast Nullarbor Desert. You’ll disembark again in the evening for a nightcap and a bonfire under the stars.

On board the Indian Pacific

> Choose Gold or Platinum Service – please ask for details

All-Inclusive

Enjoy your second night on board the Indian Pacific and another delicious breakfast as the you cross into South Australia and the rusty hue of The Outback turns the to greens of farmland and countryside.

Disembarking the train, make your way to your boutique hotel in downtown Adelaide, then head out to explore. You could:

• Try some local produce from Adelaide Central Market
• Stroll through Mount Lofty Botanic Garden, then up to the summit!
• Visit Rundle Mall, Adelaide’s premier shopping destination
• Enjoy a dip in the sea from the beaches at Glenelg and Henley
• Climb the roof of the Adelaide Oval or go wine-tasting in the Barossa Valley

Hotel Indigo, Adelaide

This morning, make your way to the airport for the short flight from Adelaide to Melbourne, from which you might just get a glimpse of the MCG from the aeroplane window.

Once you have made your way into into the city and checked-in to your hotel, the rest of the day if yours at leisure. For dinner you could try the Southbank, Chinatown or trendy Fitzroy neighbourhood.

Clarion Suites Gateway, Melbourne
> Other hotels also available – please ask

On the first day of the Test Match there will be an official Pre-Match Function, featuring former Australian and/or England cricketers – and you’re invited!

And then the action begins… You will have a 5-day ticket for your chosen area of the MCG to see England take on Australia to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Test Cricket. This iconic ground may hold over 100,000, but we’re pretty sure there won’t be a spare seat in the house!

The 150th Anniversary Test Match is a day-nighter, so you will have time for a leisurely brunch in Melbourne each morning, and perhaps a celebratory glass on the way back to your hotel in the evening.

* Please note, day 5 tickets are general admission

2-day tickets are also available. Your Travel Consultant can alter your itinerary for you.

Clarion Gateway, Melbourne

Wake up after an historic England victory (🤞) and make your way to the airport for your flight from Melbourne to Sydney. We’ve suggested a downtown hotel adjacent to Darling Harbour, where there are plenty of bars and restaurants, but other options are available – just ask.

With four nights, you have three full days to explore Sydney. You could:

• Enjoy breakfast in The Rocks, with great cafés and street food to choose from
• Stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens to the iconic Opera House
• Climb Sydney Harbour Bridge for a different perspective on the city
• Take a cruise around Sydney Harbour or up the river to Parramatta
• Enjoy an afternoon on the beach in Bondi, Bronte or Manly
• Join a day tour to the Blue Mountains or Hunter Valley

Park Royal, Darling Harbour, Sydney

Sadly, all good things have to come to an end. Make your way to Sydney Airport, in time to check-in for your homeward flight, on which you can sit back and recall some fantastic memories from an amazing Australia cricket holiday.