British & Irish Lions 2013

British & Irish Lions Tour Australia 2013
June - July 

If you went on the Lions Tour to Australia in 2001, you'll know that Australia is a great rugby touring destination with unique sightseeing opportunities, from exploration of the Great Barrier Reef or Ayers Rock to climbing Sydney Harbour Bridge. You'll find the Australians are passionate about rugby and eating out is always a pleasure. It's never too early to start planning your next trip of a life time!

If you travelled with us on the British & Irish Lions Tour to South Africa 2009 and would like to purchase additional copies of Gullivers' Lions Photo DVD, please visit PhotoVision UK's website.




 

The advance register ensures that you qualify for a priority booking period before the brochure goes on general release and you will receive updates as the tour approaches.

Advance register below and pay your fully refundable deposit of £100 per person. If you decide not to travel, then simply write to us and we will return your deposit. If you are unable to register online for any reason then please call us on 01684 293175.

Although the full match schedule will not be confirmed for some time, the Lions Tour is likely to start in Perth on Saturday 1 June and there will be ten games in total - seven provincial matches and three Test matches.  

Besides Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne are also likely to be included as match venues, along with other contenders Cairns, Townsville, Newcastle and Canberra.

Whilst the British & Irish Lions Tour takes place in Australia's winter, places like Sydney never get too cold and certainly Brisbane and other parts of Queensland will be as good, if not better than a British summer.

Gullivers was an Official Licensed Operator for British & Irish Lions South Africa 2009. View photos from our Lions tours to South Africa in our photo gallery.

Thank you for making a life time’s dream come true - everything went like clockwork.

K Jones, British & Irish Lions Tour South Africa 2009

A superb three weeks, worth every penny - 11 out of 10! We had 36 great travelling companions who gelled from the off –  numerous lasting friendships made. We will be signing up for Australia and spreading the message amongst friends.

T & L Gawley, British & Irish Lions Tour South Africa 2009

The trip to South Africa was amazing. We were very impressed with Gullivers, everything was organised very well, and from our point of view it couldn't have been better. Thanks for making our tour memorable. See you in Australia.

R & P Roddison, British & Irish Lions Tour South Africa 2009 

Gullivers' Soweto Big Pub

The highlight for many Gullivers tourists, supporters and staff alike, was our exclusive Big Pub before the 3rd Test. Here the true spirit of rugby was in evidence as everyone gathered at Soweto rugby club. They enjoyed a coaching clinic and Tag tournament for local children and cheered on the Gullivers Barbarians to their first ever win, 25-5, against Soweto Legends.
Read more about Gullivers' 3rd Lions Test Big Pub 

3rd Test - South Africa v Lions

Nick Squire travelled with Gullivers to South Africa for all three Lions Tests, on our Buffalo Red Tour. Whilst touring, he kept a diary and below is an extract from the day of the 3rd Test, which the British & Irish Lions won 28-9.

At last, I get to say those immortal words...'I was there!' Ellis Park still had that electric atmosphere even though the Test Series was effectively over. The Red Army rolled in to town yet again and the Lions owned the Boks in their backyard.

The day started for us on a high as we were bussed in to Soweto to enjoy their hospitality and watch Gullivers XV take on Soweto XV. The game was a breath of fresh air, the true art of course rugby. Having witnessed some breathtaking, nerve jangling games over the past few weeks it was great to get back to watching grassroots rugby at its best- uncontested scrums, a multitude of knock-ons from over eager hands and a line out that resembled 16 different ways to hail a taxi. A big shout must go out to the Soweto fullback, who at 62 years old was the senior citizen of the tie - I hope to be there too one day.

This tour has brought back the good old values of rugby and friendship, rubbing shoulders with your heroes and suits. We were graced at the Soweto match by the President of South Africa Rugby, Oregan Hoskins, who was keen to have a beer with Gullivers' Lions fans and admired some of the skills shown on the pitch – a top man who now is the proud owner of a Worthing RFC blazer badge....we expect to see it on the box next time you appear!

Thank you to everyone that entered the Lions 2009 photo competition. Renate Davies from the Cheetah Green tour won first prize - a pair of England v Wales RBS 6 Nations tickets.

See all the winning entries - capturing the unique spirit of the Lions Tour


View the 2009 Lions results