Hotels for NRMA Insurance West Test Day 3 - Australia v New Zealand

Day three of a five-day Test is where the shape of the match usually becomes clear. Sessions run from late morning, with the second new ball, weather and pitch wear all playing their part as bowlers look to break through and batters try to bat time. Crowds settle in for the long haul, with play stopping for lunch and tea breaks across the day. Trans-Tasman Tests carry their own edge, and a third day gives a much clearer read on who holds the advantage than the opening exchanges ever can.

Perth's riverside stadium stands on the Burswood peninsula with the city skyline across the water, a 60,000-seat bowl that takes Test and Big Bash cricket, AFL and the biggest touring concerts. The Matagarup Bridge carries walkers over the Swan to East Perth, and Stadium station sits beside the gates with trains into the centre in minutes.

The surrounding parkland is genuinely pleasant before a game rather than just somewhere to queue. A room in the CBD or East Perth keeps the walk short and the trains close.