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Experience the excitement of the 3rd NRMA Insurance Ashes Test in Adelaide with a bespoke cricketing holiday designed by Black Opal.
Guests will enjoy a luxurious 6-night stay at the Intercontinental Adelaide and a special welcome event will kick off your stay. Our 'Stumps' evening will offer insights from your cricketing hosts, including Gladstone Small and David Gower and special guests. The tour concludes with our signature 'Digest the Test' farewell dinner, offering the perfect end to your unforgettable Ashes experience at the iconic Adelaide Oval.
Following the conclusion of The Test you will have the opportunity to visit Adelaide Hills located in the southern Mount Lofty Ranges east of the city. Or choose to head straight to Melbourne to soak up the city's atmosphere and do some last minute Christmas shopping!
Alternatively, should you wish to explore independently elsewhere in Australia, the Black Opal team will be happy to prepare a bespoke quotation for you.
Supplement for Adelaide Hills extension from £2,245 per person based on double occupancy accommodation
Single supplement from £1,250
Prices do not include flights. Once once available to book we will advise of options including times and relevant costs.
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Black Opal Travel Group, a Cricket Australia Travel Office Licensed Travel Operator for the 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series. License number CATO2526/030
Prices from £3,295 per person based on double occupancy accommodation
Single supplement from £1,000
Supplement for Adelaide Hills extension from £2,245 per person based on double occupancy accommodation
Single supplement from £1,250
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On arrival in Adelaide check-in to your hotel and later this evening enjoy our welcome function, a perfect opportunity to meet your hosts and fellow travellers just joining us.
Accommodation: 6-nights at The InterContinental Adelaide in a Parkland Room (Bed & Breakfast)
Accommodation: InterContinental Adelaide
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The 3rd NRMA Insurance Ashes Test takes place at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. The hotel is located a mere 350m from Adelaide Oval, transfers are not included as it is an easy walk.
Highlights during your stay include
- Welcome Function including selected drinks and canapés
- ‘STUMPS’ event following close of play on the third day
- ‘Digest the Test’ farewell dinner
Test Match tickets included - Riverbank L1
Seats are located Riverbank Stand Level 1, straight long on. - -
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After a leisurely breakfast we travel south to Mount Hurtle Winery, an oasis nestled amid 4 acres of vineyards and landscaped gardens, and more importantly home to Geoff Merrill Wines. Enjoy a light lunch whilst sampling a selection of this vineyards finest wines.
Later we continue onto Adelaide Hills where we will spend the next 2 nights at Sequoia Lodge.
Accommodation: Sequoia Lodge
Our hand-picked luxury accommodation
At Black Opal, we know our clients want the very best accommodation to accompany their luxury sports travel experience. That’s why we endeavour to secure the very best accommodation available within convenient proximity to your chosen event. Our recommendations are below, but should you wish to stay elsewhere simply give us a call on 0330 041 4888 or contact us online.
