Australia

A sporting paradise, Australia is usually the benchmark by which sporting excellence is measured. Tours to Australia (and New Zealand) offer wonderful opportunities for student teams to enjoy the challenge of Antipodean sport. From surfing to Sydney; Bondi Beach to the All Blacks, this is a chance in a lifetime for teams to travel ‘down under’!

Our tours to Australia can be tailor-made to meet your requirements, but we do feature 3 sample itinerary packages, packed with exciting opportunities: Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne and the Gold Coast; Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney and the Gold Coast; Sydney, Armidale, Toowoomba, Brisbane and Cairns. Your accommodation will normally be in hostels although hotel upgrades are available on request. Away from the cities, there are fantastic beaches and theme parks to enjoy and depending on your itinerary choice and budget, possibilities to visit the Whitsunday islands and Great Barrier Reef should you wish.

Accommodation

Hostel accommodation in one or more destinations will be organised to suit your itinerary.

Features

• Chance in a lifetime tour to the Southern Hemisphere!
• Tailor-made tours are recommended. Please call us to discuss your plans.
• Wonderful sports and leisure opportunities “down under”.

Sports

Rugby
No introductions really needed here, but suffice to say that the homelands of the ‘Wallabies’ and the ‘All Blacks’ are a mecca for rugby players everywhere. Tours are great during July and August and can be combined with netball, hockey and football.

Hockey
Returning from Athens with Olympic Gold was a testament to the strength and depth of Australian hockey. There are excellent opportunities for both men’s and women’s teams and stiff competition for those seeking a challenge.

Cricket
Escape the British Winter and head to Australia or New Zealand for a wonderful cricket tour in the southern hemisphere. Guided tours of the famous stadia including Melbourne Cricket Ground can be organised and tickets can be reserved if you’d like to catch a game when you’re not playing yourselves.

Netball
There are great netball tour opportunities to Australia for those with a sense of adventure. Tailor-made itineraries are possible too and you can combine with rugby and hockey.

Football
There’s an expanding football community in Australia as the ‘socceroos’ start to make an impact on the international stage.

Other Information

Excursion Possibilities
There are so many highlights on a tour to Australia, but here are a few of the favourites: snorkelling and diving at the Great Barrier Reef; the Olympic Park and stadium; Sydney Opera House and harbour; the Australian outback and the famous Gold Coast.

Sample Itinerary

• Day 1 Arrival into Sydney airport. Welcome. Sydney harbour and the Opera House

• Day 2 Coach to Circular Quay and ferry to Toronga Zoo. Training and match

• Day 3 The Aquarium, museum and shopping at Darling Harbour

• Day 4 Bondi Beach with the chance for fitness training and swimming. Match

• Day 5 Tour of the Sydney Olympic Park. Training session, match and hospitality

• Day 6 Ferry to Manly beach. Dinner on the beach and evening ghost tour

• Day 7 Transfer to Armidale to meet new hosts. Free time to relax and barbecue

• Day 8 Local sightseeing, match and transfer to Toowoomba

• Day 9 Training session and match. Transfer to Brisbane

• Day 10 Australian outback experience, sheep shearing and ram show. Match

• Day 11 Sightseeing and shopping in Brisbane, entertainment centre and beach

• Day 12 Transfer to the Gold Coast. Possible theme park or water park entry

• Day 13 Training and match. Flight to Cairns and transfer to hotel

• Day 14 Unforgettable day snorkelling and diving at the Great Barrier Reef

• Day 15 Water sports and relaxation at the beach

• Day 16 Water sports and relaxation at the beach

• Day 17 Water sports and relaxation at the beach

• Day 18 Flight back to the UK

Prices
Please contact our office for prices and a tour proposal.

Travel

Flights are available from London to selected Australian cities.