The Mane Event
The Mane Event - brought to you by Bing and Qantas
Bing and Qantas have searched the UK and Ireland for rugby's ultimate supporters to join The British & Irish Lions on Tour to Australia this summer.
The four most passionate and patriotic rugby fans from across England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales will win the prize of a lifetime. They will be flying to Australia to watch The Lions in action and be part of a team to take on our rival Qantas Wallabies fans in the ultimate test of determination, pride and passion; The Mane Event.
Now it's down to you to get involved with The Mane Event - vote for the four winners, one from each nation. Voting opens Tuesday 28 May 2013.
The Mane Event - The pride of Britain & Ireland versus The Spirit of Australia
Official Airline of The Lions
2013 is the year of The Lions - The British & Irish Lions that is.
Don't miss all the action of The British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia in June and July 2013.
Qantas is proud to be the Official Airline of The British & Irish Lions. To celebrate, we have partnered with Lions Rugby Travel to bring you Qantas Rugby Safari. It's a unique package of benefits that will enhance your tailor-made itinerary to Australia giving you a real taste of this incredible country and of course lots of rugby.
With considerable expertise in travel to Australia, and with our superior product offering and unrivalled onboard service, the team will be able to relax, rest-up and prepare in time for their arrival and to take on the best of Australia's rugby.
Enjoy the journey with Qantas, the Spirit of Australia.
Qantas Rugby Safari
The best way to hear The Lions roar Down Under is with Qantas Rugby Safari
Qantas Rugby Safari is a unique package of benefits that will enhance your tailor-made itinerary to Australia giving you a real taste of this incredible country and of course lots of rugby.
It's easy for you to join The Lions with our double-daily flights from London Heathrow to Sydney and Melbourne, in the onboard comfort and style of the award-winning Qantas A380. You're sure to arrive refreshed and ready for kick-off.
Let a winning team show you Australia with Qantas Rugby Safari.
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Book Official supporter travel packages to join the Tour to Australia in 2013 through one of the approved Lions Tour sellers; Lions Rugby Travel, Freedom Australia, Round the World Experts or Tailor Made Travel.
Lions Rugby Travel
Book with the Official Lions travel company
Lions Rugby Travel is the official travel company for The British & Irish Lions and offers supporter travel packages to the Tour to Australia in 2013. It has been created to give you - the fans - the ultimate Lions experience on and off the field.
When booking with Lions Rugby Travel, you can enjoy a host of exclusive benefits including access to team training, on-Tour special events, a complimentary Australian visa application service and a range of Tour options.
Sample Packages
Through Lions Rugby Travel, book the Second and Third Test Package including return Economy international Qantas flights and match tickets from £2,399 per person. Conditions apply - contact Lions Rugby Travel for details.
Also enjoy the special privileges of Qantas Rugby Safari when you book Qantas through Lions Rugby Travel.
Qantas Special Package
Join The Lions in Australia
For fans determined to see The Lions play one of the strongest rugby nations in the world, Qantas, the Official Airline of The British & Irish Lions, is the answer to get you to Australia.
For a limited time, Lions Rugby Travel is offering the Qantas Special Package including return Qantas economy flights departing from London Heathrow on selected dates, official tickets to all three Tests to see The Lions play the Wallabies, and a Lions shirt, all from only £1,999 per person, a saving of £500.^
Conditions apply and numbers are limited. Book by 30 April 2013, unless sold out before. Quote reference QantasFF040413 when making your booking with Lions Rugby Travel.
Freedom Australia
Enjoy a fabulous Lions holiday in Australia
Enjoy an Australian holiday of a lifetime when you book one or more Test packages with Freedom Australia.
These official Lions Rugby Travel packages include superb accommodation with breakfast, match tickets, access to the Supporters Village, replica shirt and more - visit Freedom Australia
All can be combined with tours, self drives, visits to other regions, island resorts and even worldwide stopovers for a holiday in Australia you will never forget. And, with Freedom Australia, you can travel in style aboard the award-winning Qantas A380.
Freedom Australia is one of the UK's leading Australia travel specialists, with expert staff who can create the perfect Lions holiday for you. Visit the Freedom Australia website or call 0844 567 8050 today.
Sample packages with Freedom Australia - book by 31 May 2013
Lions Experience
Experience the roar of The Lions at their opening Test in Brisbane. Prices for this package start at £2,499* per person twin share and includes:
- Return Economy airfare with Qantas from London Heathrow departing on 19 June 2013,
- Accommodation in a centrally located hotel including breakfast,
- Access to Supporters Village, Celebrity function and an Official Lions Replica shirt.
The Lions Den
Experience the roar of The Lions at both the 2nd and 3rd Tests, with a complimentary flight between Melbourne and Sydney. Prices start at £4,350* per person twin share and includes:
- Return Economy airfares with Qantas from London Heathrow departing on 26 June to Melbourne and returning 8 July 2013 from Sydney,
- Accommodation in centrally located hotels in both Melbourne and Sydney, including breakfast,
- Complimentary economy Qantas flight from Melbourne to Sydney,
- Access to Supporters Village, Celebrity function and an Official Lions Replica shirt,
- four extra nights in Sydney or Melbourne to enjoy the sights.
*Offers subject to availability which may be limited. Check all prices and travel information with your consultant before booking. Freedom Australia general booking conditions apply. Match tickets included are guaranteed official match tickets, one per person, to Australia v The British & Irish Lions Tests mentioned.
RTW Experts
Sample packages with Round the World Experts
All The Tests - 3* accommodation with Qantas flights departing by 20 June 2013
From £5,499pp
London - Brisbane - Melbourne - Sydney - London
Inclusions:
- Return Qantas economy airfares from London Heathrow,
- Australian domestic Qantas economy airfares,
- 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the 4* Rydges Hotel Southbank, Brisbane,
- Official Test Match tickets for Brisbane Test,
- 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the 4* Holiday Inn on Flinders, Melbourne,
- 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the 3* Causeway Inn on the Mall, Melbourne,
- Official Test Match tickets for Melbourne Test,
- 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the 4* Park Royal Darling Harbour, Sydney,
- 4 nights accommodaion at the 3* Devere Hotel, Sydney,
- Official Test Match tickets for Sydney Test,
- Access to the Official British & Irish Lions Supporter Villages in Melbourne and Sydney,
- Exclusive access to our Special Events on the eve of the big games in the Test match series.
Tests on the Road - with Qantas flights departing by 20 June 2013
From £7,149pp
London - Brisbane - make your own way to Sydney - London
Inclusions:
- Return Qantas economy airfares from London Heathrow
- 21 day 2 berth Campervan hire with Bonus Pack,
- 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the 4* Rydges Hotel Southbank, Brisbane,
- Official Test Match tickets for Brisbane Test,
- 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the 4* Holiday Inn on Flinders, Melbourne,
- Official Test Match tickets for Melbourne Test,
- 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the 4* Park Royal Darling Harbour, Sydney,
- Official Test Match tickets for Sydney Test,
- Access to the official British & Irish Lions Supporter Villages in Melbourne and Sydney,
- Exclusive access to our Special Events on the eve of the big games in the Test match series.
The Aussie Tour - with Qantas flights departing 20 May returning 3 July 2013
From £7,499pp
London - Perth - Brisbane - Newcastle - Sydney - Canberra - Brisbane - Melbourne - Sydney - London
Inclusions:
- Return Qantas economy airfares from London Heathrow,
- Australian domestic Qantas economy airfares,
- 3 nights room only accommodation at the 4* Esplanade River Suites, Perth,
- 4 nights room only accommodation at the 4* Rendezvous on George, Brisbane,
- 3 nights room only accommodation at the 4* County Hotel by Thistle, Newcastle,
- 3 nights room only accommodation at the 4* Seasons Darling Harbour, Sydney,
- 3 nights room only accommodation at the 5* Hyatt, Canberra,
- 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the 4* Rydges Hotel Southbank, Brisbane,
- Official Test Match tickets for Brisbane Test,
- 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the 4* Holiday Inn on Flinders, Melbourne,
- Official Test Match tickets for Melbourne Test,
- 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at the 4* Park Royal Darling Harbour, Sydney,
- Official Test Match tickets for Sydney Test,
- Access to the official British & Irish Lions Supporter Villages in Melbourne and Sydney,
- Exclusive access to our Special Events on the eve of the big games in the Test match series.
Tailor Made Travel
Book through Tailor Made Travel for the British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2013
Tailor Made Travel is an Authorised Reseller of packages and travel for The British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia, June and July 2013.
They have 25 years experience in tailor making itineraries to suit everyone's needs. Their specialist travel consultants offer the benefit of their expertise and knowledge that is based on many years of planning holidays for clients and personal travel.
Uniquely they are able to offer their clients the Titan VIP Home Departure Service® which picks you up from home, takes you to the airport and collects you on your return journey. They believe luxury is all about the experience and not necessarily about champagne and gold plated taps. They listen to their clients and craft an itinerary for them based on their own unique requirements. In addition to the fact they are fully ABTA and ATOL bonded, you will have the peace of mind 24 hours a day with their English speaking duty officer to call while you are away should the need arise.
When booking through Tailor Made Travel for The Lions Tour 2013, choose to fly Qantas, the Official Airline of The Lions to enjoy the special privileges of the Qantas Rugby Safari.
Sample packages with Tailor Made Travel
Pair one of the packages below with Qantas flights for the ultimate Lions experience.
Packages are subject to availability.
Second and Third Tests
10 Night Tour from £2,939 per person^ based on twin/double share. Add Qantas flights to this package.
See the potentially crucial second Test in Australia's sporting capital, Melbourne, before heading along the spectacular coastal route to the harbour city of Sydney and the thrilling end to the series.
Test Weekend Packages
3 Night Packages from £1,180 per person^ based on twin/double share. Add Qantas flights to this package.
In addition to the suggested longer itineraries, Tailor Made Travel can also offer 3 night weekend hotel and ticket packages to all of the three Test match games designed to conveniently fit in with your own arrangements, or as part of a Tailor Made holiday.
Contact Tailor Made Travel on 0800 988 5887 for more details on these packages:
1st Test - Brisbane
Enjoy Gold Coast accommodation for 3 nights from 20 to 22 June as well as Match Day Transfers included from the Gold Coast to Brisbane with official ticket to the Australia v British & Irish Lions match on Saturday 22 June.
2nd Test - Melbourne
Accommodation in Melbourne for 3 nights from 27 to 29 June. Official match ticket to Australia v British & Irish Lions match on Saturday 29 June.
3rd Test - Sydney
Accommodation in Sydney for 3 nights from 4 to 6 July. Official match ticket to Australia v British & Irish Lions match on Saturday 6 July.
