You will not miss a match on this ultimate tour! All nine matches including the three Test matches. Be part of rugby history as you travel with us on our official Great White Tour across the whole of Australia. Experience incredible rugby and immerse yourself in this amazing country. The trip of a lifetime!
Tour Price incl flights: €24,495 per person
Tour Price excl flights: €21,995 per person
Please note that airport-hotel-airport transfers are not included if you choose to book ex flights.
Single Supplement: €5,250
Deluxe 4 & 5* hotels on a B&B basis
Official Silver Category Test Match tickets
Official Bronze Category tickets to all other matches (with option to upgrade at a later date)
International Flights ex Ireland (with option to book the tour ex flights)
Six Domestic Flights
Official Lions Hat, Jacket & Backpack
Tour escorted by our experienced and friendly RTI staff
Various Rugby Legends making appearances throughout
Option to upgrade your International Flights
Byron Bay Day Tour
Southern Highlands
Canberra Highlights Tour
Great Barrier Reef Tour
Welcome Drinks Receptions
3 Dinners
2 Wine Tours including lunches
9 Events including Food and Drink
Western Force v The Lions
28 June – Optus Stadium, Perth
Queensland Reds v The Lions
02 July – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
NSW Waratahs v The Lions
05 July – Allianz Stadium, Sydney
ACT Brumbies v The Lions
09 July – GIO Stadium, Canberra
Invitational AU & NZ v The Lions
12 July – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Wallabies v The Lions – 1st Test
19 July – Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Melbourne Rebels v The Lions
22 July – Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
Wallabies v The Lions – 2nd Test
26 July – MCG, Melbourne
Wallabies v The Lions – 3rd Test
02 August – Accor Stadium, Sydney
Single Room Supplement (if applicable)
Visa Applications (free online application for Irish, UK & European passport holders)
Porterage and Gratuities
Meals, snacks and beverages unless specified
Travel Insurance
Optional Excursions
Perth, the sun-soaked capital of Western Australia, beckons with its unique blend of urban sophistication and laid-back charm.
The Gold Coast, a glittering jewel on Australia's eastern coastline, is a paradise for sun-seekers, thrill-seekers, and nature lovers alike.
Sydney, the glittering gem of Australia, is a city that effortlessly marries natural beauty with urban sophistication.
Canberra, Australia's capital, harmonises modern architecture with natural beauty.
Adelaide, the charming capital of South Australia, captivates with its blend of heritage architecture, cultural vibrancy, and lush parklands.
Cairns, a tropical paradise nestled in Far North Queensland, is a gateway to some of Australia's most breathtaking natural wonders.
Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is a vibrant river city that effortlessly blends urban sophistication with natural beauty.
Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital, is a city of contrasts, where historic architecture meets cutting-edge design, and laneway cafes buzz with creativity.
Nestled in the heart of New South Wales, the Hunter Valley is Australia's oldest wine region and a haven for food and wine enthusiasts alike.
In 2017 in New Zealand we had Donal Lenihan, Alan Quinlan, Martyn Williams and Brent Pope tour with Rugby Travel Ireland. Other legends that joined us at various events included Ian Jones, Rob Henderson, Ryan Jones, Mike Mullins and Kurt McQuilken. For the Lions 2025 Donal, Quinny and Craig Chalmers have already confirmed their participation.
Please note that due to the various tours that we have on offer we cannot guarantee that the rugby legends will be on your exact tour but you will should have the opportunity to meet them at various events or over a casual beer!
We appreciate that you are spending a lot of money on your package and we want to reassure you that it is financially protected. If your tour package includes flights ex Ireland then we are bonded and licensed with the Commission for Aviation Regulation, Tour Operators Licence No. T.O. 260. Further details are available at www.iaa.ie/ but this bond and license ensures that your monies are secure at all times.
It is a condition of booking with Rugby Travel Ireland that you and the rest of your Party Members MUST have travel insurance in place. Your travel insurance should cover the cost of cancellation, medical expenses, loss of luggage or money, personal liability claims, participation in activities and costs of assistance (including repatriation) in the event of accident, injury, illness or death. You should check any exclusions and, in particular, that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake. We strongly recommend that you are covered from the time of booking as this may assist you in recovering monies paid in the unfortunate event of you having to cancel your trip.
We recommend the services of our preferred travel insurance partner, Blue Insurance, and you can get a quotation directly from them as below:
At the RTI, we are committed to pro-actively reducing carbon emissions and making a positive contribution to biodiversity in Australia. We know that environmental sustainability is very important to you and one of the reasons you book with us. For every booking, we will make a contribution to off-set the carbon footprint of the Tour. There will also be the commitment that we will make a positive contribution to the protection and conservation of the biodiversity in Australia. We are working with airlines and hotels who are proactively aiming to reduce their carbon emissions, and also looking to reduce the waste across the Tour.
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