Multi-Sport Tours to Australia
Ideal for football, cricket, rugby, hockey and netball teams
- Football
- Rugby
- Cricket
- Hockey
- Netball
For world-class sport, unforgettable excursions and some of the most unspoilt landscapes around, take your teams on a school multi-sport tour to Australia. You’ll explore the unique cities of Gold Coast, Cairns and Sydney, all the while soaking up the laid-back Aussie lifestyle. Known for being sporting giants in rugby and cricket, and having a high standard of hockey and netball teams, it’s the perfect long haul destination, whatever your discipline. Your teams can also take their training to the next level at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
Our Recommended Itinerary
Here’s what your trip could look like
Day 1
Depart UK by flight
Day 2
All day travel
Day 3
Arrive into Brisbane
Transfer to accommodation
Relax after your long journey
Day 4
Breakfast followed by training session
Following your session transfer to Surfers Paradise for an afternoon on the beach
Get a game plan together ahead of tomorrow’s fixture
Day 5
Breakfast at accommodation ahead of your transfer to your first fixture
Fixture 1
Watch some live sport
Day 6
Buffet breakfast at accommodation
Spend the whole day at Movieworld theme park
Return to hotel
Day 7
Enjoy your last breakfast in the Gold Coast
Board coach to airport and fly to Cairns
Transfer to your accommodation and have dinner in resort
Day 8
Breakfast then transfer to waterfront for a half-day trip on the Great Barrier Reef
Transfer to a local school for your second fixture
Fixture 2
Day 9
Spend the full day in the Daintree Rainforest
Enjoy a guided tour spotting Australian wildlife and visit Mossman Gorge
Stop off in Port Douglas for some leisure and shopping time
Day 10
Breakfast followed by airport transfer
Fly from Cairns to Sydney
Transfer to accommodation and then head for your first sights of magnificent Sydney
Day 11
After breakfast board your coach to play fixture 3
Spend the afternoon sightseeing in Sydney
Check out The Rocks
Day 12
Breakfast at your accommodation
Head to Bondi Beach for an afternoon of fun
Head to the Sydney Opera House on foot for iconic views of this landmark lit up at night
Day 13
Fuel up ahead of your final fixture
Fixture 4
Complete your tour by watching a live game
Day 14
Grab breakfast before saying goodbye to Sydney
Transfer to the airport
Fly from Sydney to UK
Day 15
Travel
Arrive into UK
Based on 21 day, 17 night tour for 40 members (+4 free places) travelling July 2025. Subject to availability.
- Return flights from UK to resort
- International and domestic flights in destination
- Airport and fixture transfers in resort
- 17 nights' B&B accommodation
- 9 evening meals
- 5 x fixtures per team with well-matched opponents, based on ability, age and international rules
- Sports training session
- Travel insurance
- 24/7 support
- Vamoos travel app & info pack
- Tailor-made itinerary
- Tour pennant per fixture & souvenir pennant to keep
- Excursions:
- Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Whitsunday Island Day Cruise
- Yeppoon Lagoon
- Capricorn Caves
- Mon Repos Turtle Conservation Center
- Dreamworld
- Skypont Observation Deck
- Bondi Beach
Optional Extras
- Dedicated Tour Manager
- Hoodies and Polo Shirts
Excursions in Australia
Browse a selection of our favourite excursions
Surfers Paradise
Sydney Sightseeing
Port Douglas Visit
Live Sport
Movieworld
Reef Magic Boat Cruise
Scenic World
Currumbin Wildlife San...
Australia Zoo
Sydney Harbour
Manly Beach
Bondi Beach
Sydney Opera House
Sealife Sydney
Australian Institute o...
Waradah Aboriginal Centre
Featherdale Wildlife Park
Accommodation
Popular places to stay in Australia
- Resort style accommodation
- 3 pools
- Restaurant & cafe on site
- Short drive to Cairns
- Range of board options
- Wi-Fi
- 24 hour reception
- On site shop
- Meeting rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Visit Cairns
- Take a dip in one of the 3 hotel swimming pools
- Enjoy the hotels 4 star facilities
- Dine in one of the hotels many restaurants, serving food from around the world
- On site training
- Lodge style accommodation
- Range of board options
- Common room with TV and DVD player
- Short drive to the Gold Coast
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- 400m track
- Sports pitches
- Meeting facilities
- Beach volleyball
- Relax and enjoy the hotel swimming pool
- Arrange a game of beach volleyball
- Spend time winding down in the hotels common room
- Explore the Gold Coast
- In the heart of Sydney's vibrant neighbourhood - The Rocks
- Waking distance to many attractions
- Restaurants within walking distance
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming pool
- Food store
- Air conditioning
- ATM
- Wi-Fi
- Explore The Rocks
- Dine in nearby resturants
- Take a dip and relax in the hotel swimming pool
Additional Information
Your journey doesn’t have to end here! See what else we can offer to help you get the most out of your tour. From professional coaching to dedicated Tour Managers, we’ll go above and beyond to support you and your students.
Want more from your tour? Combine Australia with New Zealand for an unforgettable experience.
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Why schools choose us
FAQs about this tour
Find the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions.
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Do your hotels comply with our local Authority’s guidelines?
All hotels are audited to standards set by the School Travel Forum (STF), this criteria is based on information and guidance from educational authorities. Whilst local laws and standards have to be taken into consideration, as they may differ from country to country, our standards do not. We are happy to provide copies of our hotel audits should you wish to see them.
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Can I talk to Rayburn Tours whilst out on tour?
Yes, a 24-hour emergency phone number will be provided in your final documents pack and one of our experienced members of staff will be happy to help with any problems you have whilst out on tour.
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Is insurance included with my trip?
Yes, insurance will be included in your trip quotation as standard unless it is requested not to be. Make sure you check the list of inclusions in your quotation and/or confirmation.
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Do you provide risk assessments for the visits you offer?
You can download our Generic Risk Management Handbook which will help you complete your risk assessment for your school or Local Authority. The aim of the handbook is to provide all tour leaders with supportive suggestions to help raise awareness to risk, suggest control measures to help mitigate the risk and manage risk pro-actively. For further assistance, please speak to a member of our team who will be happy to help.
Travel in safe hands
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us and we monitor the safety aspects of all of our tours to ensure you have a memorable experience for all the right reasons.
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