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Ashes Tour To Australia - Advice and Information

  • Last Updated: 15/11/2010
  • Category: Sport

Summary: See the travel advice below for cricket fans joining the Barmy Army for the 2010-2011 Ashes Tour to Australia.

Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) Advice:

To make the most of your visit to Australia, the FCO advises cricket fans to:

  • Get an eVisitor visa from the Department of Immigration & Citizenship
  • Take out adequate travel and medical insurance before you travel to avoid costly treatment and other unforeseen expenses down the line
  • Safeguard your passport at all times and ensure that the photocopies of all of your vital documents are stored separately from the originals
  • Keep an eye on your valuables, such as cameras and make sure they are out of sight from thieves
  • Get a proof of age card, instead of carrying your passport everywhere - these are recognised as an accepted form of ID for many everyday services in Australia
  • Take regular breaks if you are driving long distances and be sure to have your valid UK driving license and passport on you at all times
  • Stay away from unsupervised beaches, and when you are swimming, make sure you are between the red and yellow flags
  • Double check with the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service about what you can and can't bring into the country, as the quarantine restrictions are fairly strict

To Stay Updated When You Travel:

Emergency Contact Details:

The national 24 hour emergency number for life-threatening emergencies is 000. After you've dialled this number, you'll need to state whether you need Police, Fire or Ambulance services.

If you need to contact the police in a non-emergency situation (for example, if you lose your passport) you can call the numbers listed below:

  • Brisbane - 07 3664 6464
  • Adelaide - 13 14 44
  • Perth - 13 14 44
  • Melbourne - 03 9247 6666
  • Sydney - 13 14 44
  • Hobart - 13 14 44
  • Canberra - 13 14 44

The following British embassies and consulates in Australia are also available for further assistance:

When is the Ashes Tour taking place?

The tour started on 5 November 2010 and ends on 6 February 2011. England and Australia will play five Tests, seven One-Day Internationals, two T20 games and five other tour matches.