Itinerary Highlights

  • Experience the Iconic NRMA Insurance Boxing Day Test in Melbourne
  • Witness England's Final Test of the Series in Sydney
  • Watch the Ashes Series, Tour Australia and Attend Exclusive Dinners with Mike Gatting OBE
  • Spend Christmas in Melbourne
  • Count Down to the New Year in Sydney

Price Includes

  • Tickets with the Best Seats to Melbourne and Sydney NRMA Insurance Ashes Tests
  • International and Domestic Flights & Transfers
  • Luxurious Hotels throughout
  • Festive Experiences and Sightseeing
  • Fully Hosted Tour with Mike Gatting and Spectate Team

Overview

Experience the Iconic NRMA Insurance Boxing Day Test plus the Final Test of the Series in Sydney on a Celebrity-Hosted Tour!

Join Mike Gatting OBE on an unmissable Ashes tour and witness history unfold over two electrifying Tests Down Under, including the legendary Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.

Spend the festive period with cricketing royalty in Melbourne and count down to the New Year in Sydney before experiencing the final Test of the 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series in the hallowed ground of the SCG.

We'll put you at the heart of the action with premium viewing from Category A seating, guaranteeing an unbeatable cricketing experience shared with a legend of the English game.

Stay in luxurious hotels in prime locations in both Melbourne and Sydney, just a stone’s throw from the cities’ top attractions. Picked for their prime locations and exuberant luxury, you’ll have easy access to the MCG and SCG on Test days. 

As an Official Licensed Tour Operator, we not only guarantee the best seats and luxurious accommodations, but we also provide a seamless tour experience from start to finish with sightseeing and festive experiences along the way. Experience an Aussie Christmas in Melbourne with a traditional Christmas dinner, spend New Year's Eve in spectacular style in Sydney, and see Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge from the water on an elegant boat tour in the New Year — it's all included with Spectate. 

Your Ashes experience will be tailored to you. We're experts in Australian travel and our 24-hour personalised concierge service can assist you with everything from reserving the best table in a Michelin-star restaurant to booking private excursions, helping you make the most of your time Down Under.

Speak to our experts today to book your NRMA Insurance Ashes Series Tour!

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Accommodation

Crown Metropol Melbourne

In the heart of Melbourne's city and a short drive to the MCG, the Crown Metropol is the perfect spot to enjoy the famous Boxing Day Test. The hotel is a centre of assured luxury with fabulous amenities, including the unique Metropol Precinct housing a cinema, mini golf, bowling alley, escape rooms and more. You’ll stay in a Luxe King room on a bed-and-breakfast basis and enjoy 'sky-high swimming' on the high-rise infinity pool and spa. The 28 Skybar Lounge serves up a delightful array of cuisines with jaw-dropping views of the city’s skyline, making the Crown Metropol Melbourne a foodie's dream!

Amora Hotel Jamison, Sydney

Renowned for its understated luxury and relaxed ambience, the five-star Amora Jamison is located in the heart of Sydney's Central Business District and is an easy walk to Sydney's top sights. It’s the perfect spot to experience Sydney whilst being just a short drive to the SCG. Wake up amidst the buzz of England's final Ashes Test of the Series in your Deluxe King Room and indulge in the hotel's contemporary dining options and spa and wellness centre.

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Itinerary

Day 1-2 | Fly to Melbourne

Be welcomed at your UK Airport of choice with our meet-and-greet service before flying overnight to Melbourne. Transfer to the Crown Metropol Melbourne for your 8-night stay on a bed-and-breakfast basis.

Day 3-4 | Christmas in Melbourne

Explore Melbourne at leisure on Christmas Eve and enjoy complimentary welcome drinks in the evening with your tour group and Mike Gatting OBE. Delight in the festivities on Christmas Day with a traditional Christmas Dinner hosted by Spectate.

Day 5-9 | 4th NRMA Insurance Ashes Test | Melbourne

Experience the legendary Boxing Day Test at the MCG. Join Mike Gatting in Category A seating with views from behind the bowler's arm across the 5-day Test. On day two of the Test, attend our exclusive ‘State of Play’ event hosted by Mike Gatting to hear his expert opinion on the Test so far, with throwback tales of his days donning the England whites.

Day 10 | Fly to Sydney for NYE

Transfer from your hotel to the Airport and fly to Sydney. Upon arriving, transfer to the Amora Hotel Jamison, where you'll stay the next ten nights on a bed-and-breakfast basis. In the evening, head into Sydney for a wonderful evening celebrating New Year's Eve and count down to 2026 with a view!

Day 11-13 | Explore Sydney

New Year's Day is yours to do as you wish. Maybe you'll relax into the New Year with an indulgent massage with a day of wellness at the hotel's partnered WonderLab Spa, or head out into Sydney for an adrenaline rush on the famous BridgeClimb? The following day, sail down the river on a luxury boat tour with lunch included to see the sights of the iconic city from the water, including the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. Take the third day at leisure — why not take advantage of our concierge service to find an extra special experience or excursion?

Day 14-18 | 5th NRMA Insurance Ashes Test | Sydney

The final Test of the Ashes Series will culminate in a spectacular finale at the SCG in Sydney. You'll be in the Victor Trumper Stand across the 5-day Test with spectacular views from behind the bowler's arm in Category A seating, bringing you closer to the action. Enjoy our exclusive Spectate event on day 2 with Mike Gatting OBE and follow England as they face their final Test Down Under. Join Mike Gatting OBE for an exclusive farewell dinner to recap all the action from an unforgettable Ashes Series on the final day.

Day 19 | Fly to the UK

Check out of your hotel and transfer to Sydney Airport to return to the UK.
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Tickets

Five-Day Test Ticket | 4th NRMA Insurance Ashes Test | Melbourne

Witness the iconic Boxing Day Test of the 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series at the MCG with exceptional views behind from your seat. With Category A seating positioned behind the bowler's arm, you'll have excellent viewing of all the action across every day of the legendary 5-day Test.

Five-Day Test Ticket | 5th NRMA Insurance Ashes Test | Sydney

Cheer on the Three Lions in their final Test of the Ashes Series with Category A tickets in the Victor Trumper Stand. From the perfect vantage point on Level 3 of the stand, you'll experience unbeatable views of all the action from behind the bowler's arm across the 5-day Test.

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Official 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Tour: Melbourne & Sydney

22 Dec 2025 - 9 Jan 2026 | 19 nights from £11,295 pp

What's included in your Spectate experience?

  • Return economy flights from the UK
  • UK Airport meet and greet
  • UK Airport Lounge
  • Internal flights within Australia
  • Luxury accommodation 
  • Transfers throughout 
  • Fully Hosted Tour with Mike Gatting and Spectate Team
  • Excursions to some of Australia's top attractions
  • Services of our local representatives throughout
  • Tickets with the best seats to the 4th and 5th NRMA Insurance Ashes Test Matches in Melbourne and Sydney

The Spectate service means your holiday will be totally personalised and you'll benefit from 24-hour assistance. You also have access to our personalised concierge service for a range of excursion options from private tours to adventurous activities.

Why Choose Us?

Tailor-Made

Customise your experience to create something truly memorable

  • Add excursions to your trip
  • Travel at your own pace
  • Choose hotels, flights etc
Exclusivity
  • Get the best seats, closest to the action
  • Hosted tours with special celebrity guests
  • Stay in the most luxurious accommodation
  • Fully inclusive service
  • Expert hosts take care of you every step of the way
  • All transfers and fees are included

For 30 years, we have crafted and delivered the highest quality, unforgettable experiences

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