The latest instalment of cricket’s greatest rivalry is set to begin on November 23 in Brisbane, with five highly-anticipated Tests taking place across Australia until January 8, 2018 – two of which will be played out in the captivating coastal cities of Adelaide and Perth. If construction is completed in time as expected, Western Australia’s capital will crown the occasion by giving the brand new Perth Stadium its debut, while Adelaide, state capital of South Australia, is set to make history by becoming the first venue to host a day-night Ashes Test.

If you are thinking about travelling to Australia for the Ashes Series, you should certainly make the wonderful city of Perth one of your stops. Out of the five cities set to host the series, Perth is the quickest to reach from the UK with a journey time of just 18 hours – four hours quicker than a trip to Sydney. With over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, it’s also the sunniest of Australia’s major cities, offering perfect weather to enjoy one of the 19 pristine beaches, wildlife and a thriving bar and restaurant scene.

So whilst the Ashes series will make the headlines, make your own journey by exploring everything South Australia and Western Australia have to offer.