Barmy Army 5th Test - Sydney & Perth

Experience the ultimate mix of sports, entertainment, and culture with a once-in-a-lifetime holiday that takes in the 5th and final test of the 2025/26 NRMA Insurance Ashes Series between Australia and England in Sydney followed by five nights in Perth in Western Australia!

The Barmy Army brings the best of England’s cricket community together. Experience an incredible atmosphere as the city joyfully welcomes the New Year, celebrating Stokesy’s men lifting the urn. Immerse yourself in the full Barmy Army experience from 4 to 8 January 2026 at Sydney Cricket Ground with post-match celebrations and events planned throughout the Test, including the unmissable Pre-Test Party and spectacular New Year’s Eve Event!

The Grace 9 Nights - You'll spend the first nine nights at The Grace Sydney in a Deluxe Double Room on a room-only basis. This heritage-listed 387-room hotel on the corner of King and York Streets in Sydney's CBD has a rooftop recreation centre with gym, indoor lap pool, steam room, sauna, and sun deck; restaurant, lobby lounge, car park, and 24-hour reception. The Grace Plaza has shops, restaurants, hairdressers, spa, health centre, and more. 

And when you're not cheering on your favourite team at Sydney Cricket Ground; you can explore Sydney Harbour with its Opera House and Harbour Bridge, visit Parliament House, Australia Museum, and Sydney Town Hall; experience the Skywalk and admire the cityscapes from Sydney Tour Eye; or head to Darling Harbour's Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and Wild Life Sydney Zoo or delve into history at the nearby Rocks area and Rocks Discovery Museum.

Pensione Hotel Perth 5 nights - The next leg of your trip sees you flying to Perth where you'll check into the 98-room Pensione Hotel Perth for a five-night stay in a Petite Queen Room on room-only basis. Located on the corner of Pier and Murray Streets in the heart of the CBD; facilities include: a coffee shop, snack kiosk, 24-hour reception, complimentary Wi-Fi, dry cleaning/laundry services, on-site parking, luggage storage, and concierge service.

During your stay you'll have easy access to the city's sights. Escape to the tranquil Kings Park and Botanic Garden, pay a visit to Perth Zoo to see animals from kangaroos to platypus, explore the world of planes at the Aviation Heritage Museum, uncover the exhibits at Art Gallery of Australia and Western Australia Museum, tour Fremantle Prison, or experience the views from The Bell Tower.