What’s Included?
Overview
The atmosphere of camaraderie and competition on Lions tours of Australia is legendary, and the 2013 tour looks likely to be something of a classic. You can expect packed stadiums, great support and some truly world-class rugby.
This trip includes official match tickets to all three tests and three night’s accommodation over the weekend of each test. This leaves you free to explore and travel independently between Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
Tickets
This trip includes official match-day tickets to all three British and Irish Lions tests against Australia.
Accommodation
This Lions Tour to Australia trip includes three nights accommodation (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) of each of the three Tests including breakfast each morning.
You’ll stay for:
- Three nights at the four-star Mercure Brisbane
- Three nights at the five-star Art Series Hotel Melbourne
- Three nights at the four-star Mercure Hotel
Extras
- Breakfast each day of your hotel stays
- A full range of exclusive tour merchandise
- Expert travel advice
Tickets
This trip includes official tickets to all three British and Irish Lions tests against Australia:
- First Test, 22nd June, Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
- Second Test, 29th June, Etihad Stadium, Melbourne
- Third Test, 6th July, ANZ Stadium, Sydney
Accommodation
Over the weekend of each of the three Lions tests you will stay in the following hotels for three nights (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
First Lions test: The four-star Mercure Hotel in Brisbane
This conveniently located hotel sits on North Quay and has spectacular views over the Brisbane River, the Southbank and the city skyline. It is an easy five minutes walk into the city centre and offers a perfect base for exploring Brisbane and getting to the Test at the Suncorp stadium.
Second Lions Test: The five-star Art Series Hotel in Melbourne
The Art Series Hotels in Melbourne are amongst the finest and most stylish that this style-conscious city has to offer. You will be staying at the 5* Olsen, which is set on Melbourne’s prestigious Chapel Street in South Yarra and conveniently located within Zone 1. Step foot outside and meet high fashion boutiques and the restaurants, cafes and bars of South Yarra, Prahran and Windsor. Or stay inside and bathe in the glass-bottomed swimming pool or admire the adorned art and sculptures.
Third Lions Test: The four-star Mercure Hotel in Sydney
This recently refurbished four-star hotel sits right in the heart of Sydney and makes an ideal base for a weekend at the Third Test. In fact, it is only a short walk away from Darling Harbour, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. It has all the amenities you’d expect from a four-star establishment including three restaurants and 24-hour room service as well as a full fitness suite including gym, sauna and an indoor rooftop swimming pool with spectacular views.
Itinerary
9 Night Ticket & Hotel package
20th June
Check in to the 4* Mercure Brisbane Hotel for your three night stay.
Evening at leisure.
21st June
Day at leisure – You could book a day trip to Fraser Island, an area of outstanding, natural beauty – famous for it’s wild Dingos!
22nd June
Morning at leisure.
In the afternoon soak up all the pre-match atmosphere before heading to the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane for the 1st Test – Australia v The Lions.
23rd June
Check out of the hotel and enjoy your onward journey.
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27th June
Check in to the 5* Art Series Hotel in Melbourne for your three night stay.
Evening at leisure.
28th June
Day at leisure – immerse yourself in all that Melbourne has to offer!
29th June
Morning at leisure.
In the afternoon soak up all the pre-match atmosphere before heading to the Etihad Stadium in Melbourne for the 2nd Test match – Australia v The Lions.
30th June
Check out of the hotel and enjoy your onward journey.
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4th July
Check in to the 4* Mercure Sydney hotel for your three night stay.
Evening at leisure.
5th July
Day at leisure to perhaps squeeze in a wine tasting experience in Hunter Valley where you can sample Australia’s finest wines.
6th July
Morning at leisure.
In the afternoon soak up all the pre-match atmosphere before heading to the recently renamed ANZ Stadium for the 3rd and final Test of the 2013 Lions Tour – Australia v The Lions.
7th July
Check out of the hotel and enjoy your onward journey.