‘Yarra’
Fourth & Fifth NRMA Insurance Tests
Melbourne & Sydney
What could be better than celebrating Christmas in the one of the worlds most delightful cities in Melbourne, before heading to Sydney for a spectacular New Year’s celebration? Pair this with the nail-biting drama of the NRMA Insurance Ashes Series finale, and you’ve got the trip of a lifetime!
Our Signature ‘Yarra’ tour offers super luxury stays in the 5* Grand Hyatt in Melbourne and the 5* Intercontinental in Sydney, Category A tickets to both the Fourth and Fifth NRMA Insurance Ashes Tests, full transportation services including airport transfers, daily stadium transfers and even UK airport transfers. You’ll also get to enjoy a whole host of entertainment including Official Ashes Functions, our Christmas Eve Wine Tasting experience in Yarra Valley and our New Year’s Eve cruise on Sydney Harbour to name just a few highlights.
We pride ourselves in delivering an above and beyond holiday experience for our clients. Let our Elite Sports Travel team take care of your every need to make your Ashes holiday the ultimate cricketing experience!
20th Dec 2025 – 10th Jan 2026
18 Nights
From
£11,995pp
What’s Included
- Official guaranteed Category A tickets to all five days of the Fourth NRMA Insurance Ashes Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Official guaranteed Category A tickets to all five days of the Fifth NRMA Insurance Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
- 9 nights accommodation at the 5* Grand Hyatt Melbourne on Bed & Breakfast basis
- 9 nights accommodation at the 5* InterContinental Sydney on Bed & Breakfast basis
- Official Ashes Functions in both Melbourne & Sydney featuring former cricketing greats and special guest appearances
- Christmas Eve Yarra Valley Wine Tasting – Visit a host of local boutique wineries and enjoy a behind the scenes barrel room wine tasting experience followed by lunch at a vineyard restaurant in the Yarra Valley
- Sydney Harbour New Years Eve Cruise – Celebrate New Years Eve on a 5 hour evening cruise around Sydney Harbour with dinner and inclusive drinks, and enjoy front row seats for the spectacular New Years fireworks display over the Harbour
- Elite Sports Travel social events
- Domestic flight from Melbourne to Sydney
- All transportation throughout Melbourne & Sydney including airport transfers, match day transfers & excursion transfers if needed
- Return chauffeur driven private executive transportation from your home to your UK departure airport
- Complimentary airport lounge access from your UK departure airport if required
- Exclusive Elite Sports Travel merchandise pack
- Elite Sports Travel concierge services
- Elite Sports Travel Tour Managers escorting the group
Optional Extras
- Flights can be added to package at cost when they come into range
- Accommodation upgrades available on request
- Additional excursions in Melbourne & Sydney can be arranged on days away from the cricket
- We can extend your stay in Melbourne before the Fourth NRMA Insurance Ashes Test or Sydney after the Fifth NRMA Insurance Ashes Test – Ask us for more details
The Elite Sports Travel Difference
Official Guaranteed Tickets
Elite Sports Travel are a Cricket Australia Travel Office Licensed Travel Operator for the 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series.(License No: CATO2526/035)
By working directly with Cricket Australia Travel Office to purchase your tickets, you can be sure of a stress free ticket experience for your NRMA Insurance Ashes Series holiday for all Elite Sports Travel clients.
Our Signature package tour clients enjoy Category A tickets, which are the best seats in the house. Whilst these seats do not guarantee all day shade, they are the most shaded options available in all stadiums and are usually behind the bowlers arm.
Executive UK Airport Transportation
Exclusive to our Signature package Ashes clients, we take the stress out of airport travel with inclusive, chauffeur-driven executive transfers within the UK.
Say goodbye to timing worries, parking hassles, and early morning logistics. Your professional, uniformed chauffeur will ensure a smooth and comfortable journey to the departure terminal. Upon your return, they’ll be waiting to greet you at arrivals and escort you to your vehicle for a seamless trip home.
It’s just one of the many ways we make your Ashes holiday a truly first-class experience from start to finish.
5* Grand Hyatt – Melbourne
Grand Hyatt Melbourne is a luxurious 5-star hotel located on Collins Street in the heart of Melbourne’s vibrant CBD, surrounded by business, luxury shopping, theaters, and dining hotspots.
The hotel is within walking distance of the MCG for match days and also within easy reach iconic landmarks such as the Princess Theatre, Federation Square and Southgate.
The hotel features 550 elegantly appointed rooms and suites. Enjoy exquisite dining at Collins Kitchen, unwind at RU-CO bar, or explore the hotel’s exclusive retail area.
5* InterContinental – Sydney
Situated in the heart of Circular Quay, with unmatched views of Sydney’s iconic landmarks, the InterContinental Sydney has been a symbol of luxury for over 35 years and is one of Sydneys premier hotels.
Housed within the beautifully restored 1851 Treasury Building, the hotel offers elegantly designed guest rooms featuring breathtaking vistas of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Royal Botanic Gardens, or the vibrant city skyline.
Luxury, excellence and convenience. It is the most perfect Sydney hotel option for the thrilling New Year finale of the NRMA Insurance Ashes Series down under.
Why Elite Sports Travel?
At Elite Sports Travel, cricket isn’t just our specialty, it’s where our heart lies. Our dedicated and knowledgeable team takes pride in creating unforgettable experiences for our clients, combining world-class action with incredible destinations and even some memorable encounters with some of stars of world cricket.
It’s the little extras that leave a lasting impression on our clients. Your experience will include relaxed social events where you can enjoy some carefully selected entertainment and connect with fellow travellers. Dedicated tour managers will be on hand throughout, ready to handle the details you’d rather not worry about and provide support whenever needed. Plus, you’ll receive a personalised merchandise box filled with carefully curated items to enhance your trip and much more!
Transportation Included
We provide a seamless transportation experience from the moment you arrive in Sydney. At all times one of our Elite Sports Travel tour managers will be on hand to escort you to your group transfers. For those traveling on a bespoke schedule, a chauffeur will be waiting in the arrivals hall with your name card in hand.
We’ll also provide return transfers to Sydney Cricket Ground for every day of the Final NRMA Insurance Ashes Test. Planning to explore beyond the cricket? If you book any excursions with us, we’ll arrange comfortable transportation to and from your destination.
‘YARRA’ TOUR ITINERARY
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Day 01 – Saturday 20th DecemberLondon to MelbourneYour private chauffeur-driven executive class vehicle will arrive at your home address to collect you for your journey to your departure airport ahead of your flight to Sydney. Once checked in and through to departures, enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks on us in one of the comfortable airport lounges, regardless of your class of travel. |
Day 02 – Sunday 21st DecemberTravel DayContinue your journey from London to Melbourne. |
 Day 03 – Monday 22nd DecemberArrive in MelbourneUpon arrival in Melbourne, our Elite Sports Travel team will be on hand to escort you to your vehicle for your transfer to your accommodation at the 5* Grand Hyatt Melbourne for a 9 night stay. The rest of your day is at leisure. Accommodation: 5* Grand Hyatt Melbourne |
 Day 04 – Tuesday 23rd DecemberFree day in MelbourneYour free days are yours to enjoy however you like! Whether you’d prefer to join us for one of our exciting planned excursions, explore the city at your own pace, or simply relax, the choice is entirely yours. If you need recommendations, we’re more than happy to help—just let us know! |
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Day 05 – Wednesday 24th DecemberChristmas Eve – Yarra Valley Wine TastingVisit a host of local boutique wineries and enjoy a behind the scenes barrel room wine tasting experience followed by lunch at a vineyard restaurant in the Yarra Valley. |
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Day 06 – Thursday 25th DecemberChristmas Day!
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Day 07 – Friday 26th DecemberMelbourne
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Day 08 – Saturday 27th DecemberMelbourne
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Day 09 – Sunday 28th DecemberMelbourne
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Day 10 – Monday 29th DecemberMelbourne
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Day 11 – Tuesday 30th DecemberMelbourne
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 Day 12 – Wednesday 31st DecemberMelbourne to SydneyCheck out of your hotel and meet your Elite Sports Travel tour manager in the lobby, who will escort you to your vehicle for your transfer to Melbourne International Airport for your flight to Sydney. Arrive in SydneyUpon arrival in Sydney, our team will escort you to your vehicle for your transfer to the 5* InterContinental for a 9 night stay. The rest of your day is at leisure. Sydney is renowned as one of the world’s premier destinations to celebrate the New Year and they city will be abuzz with excitement for the evenings activities. Sydney Harbour New Years Eve CruiseCelebrate New Years Eve on a 5 hour evening cruise around Sydney Harbour and enjoy front row seats for the spectacular fireworks display over the Harbour. Accommodation: 5* InterContinental |
Day 13 – Thursday 1st JanuaryHappy New Year!
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 Day 14 – Friday 2nd JanuaryFree day in SydneyYour free days are yours to enjoy however you like! Whether you’d prefer to join us for one of our exciting planned excursions, explore the city at your own pace, or simply relax, the choice is entirely yours. If you need recommendations, we’re more than happy to help—just let us know! |
 Day 15 – Saturday 3rd JanuaryFree day in SydneyYour free days are yours to enjoy however you like! Whether you’d prefer to join us for one of our exciting planned excursions, explore the city at your own pace, or simply relax, the choice is entirely yours. If you need recommendations, we’re more than happy to help—just let us know! Official Ashes FunctionIn the evening, join your fellow England fans for a celebratory evening function ahead of the Fifth NRMA Insurance Ashes Test tomorrow. This two hour event will feature former cricketing greats and special guest appearances. Hear about famous Ashes battles and preview the final instalment of the NRMA Insurance Ashes Series as it is closely dissected and analysed by a celebrated panel of cricketing experts. |
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Day 16 – Sunday 4th JanuarySydney
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Day 17 – Monday 5th JanuarySydney
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Day 18 – Tuesday 6th JanuarySydney
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Day 19 – Wednesday 7th JanuarySydney
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Day 20 – Thursday 8th JanuarySydney
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Day 21 – Friday 9th JanuarySydney to LondonCheck out of your hotel and meet your Elite Sports Travel tour manager in the lobby, who will escort you to your vehicle for your transfer to Sydney International Airport for your flight home. |
 Day 22 – Saturday 10th JanuaryArrive into LondonUpon arrival in London, your private executive transfer will be waiting in the arrivals hall to take you back to your home. |
“Incredible trip organised through John watching IPL in India. Everything went smoother than could be imagined. ‘Elite’ in every sense of the word with private transfers between every destination in an air conditioned car with ice-cold water topped up each time. Incredible, Will book again.”