Darwin Cup
Share in the excitement of Darwin’s premier horse racing calendar. The Carlton Draught Darwin Cup Carnival officially kicks off on Saturday 5 July 2008 and culminates in the running of the Carlton Draught Darwin Cup on Monday 4 August 2008. The program also features Ladies Day, where they can show off their finery and enjoy a sumptuous luncheon and a glass of bubbly. The picturesque Fannie Bay Racecourse track is one of only a few dirt tracks in operation on the circuit, and the Carlton Draught Darwin Cup Day witnesses 17,000 people bursting the rails. Dress up, dress casual or come in fancy dress, this is a racing carnival not to be missed.
Known to racing fans as the Melbourne Cup of the North, the Darwin Cup Carnival extends over a five-week period and takes in eight exciting days of horseracing at the Fannie Bay Racecourse, promising more than A$1.3 million in prize money. Thousands of visitors flock to the Top End in July and August both for the racing and the carnival atmosphere that surrounds the event. The social whirl includes cocktail parties, luncheons, fashion parades, a gala ball and, of course, racing.
The Carlton Draught Darwin Cup Carnival starts Saturday with the running of the Mix 104.9FM Darwin Guineas and culminates in the running of the Carlton Draught Darwin Cup on Monday. Carlton Draught Darwin Cup Day witnesses 20,000 people bursting the rails at the Fannie Bay racecourse. Together with all the fashion and racing spectacle, the carnival is an event not to be missed.
The Darwin Cup Winter Carnival now ranks as the Northern Territory's No.1. tourist attraction. It has emerged as a magnet to visitors from almost everywhere in Australia. The Carnival is a unique, colourful and exciting racing experience to be enjoyed by all, not only turf enthusiasts. The weather is perfect - average daily about 300C and the variety of tropical attractions, plus a feast of social activities, make the week an unforgettable adventure.
Travelling to Darwin is really quite simple; you can travel by air, rail, coach or car. Boarding The Ghan in Adelaide or Darwin, you can experience one of the most fascinating great train journeys of the world. Connections are available on the Indian Pacific and The Overland for guests travelling to or from Sydney and Melbourne. All of the major airlines fly from the capital cities in Australia to Darwin and the international airport also has flights coming in from many countries overseas as well. If you plan to self drive you will have to allow a few days to make the journey as there are a lot of kilometres to travel. Travelling by bus is a really relaxing way to travel as you get to experience the outback while someone does all of the driving for you.
Darwin Cup is a great event that is held each year in Darwin and every year it just gets bigger and bigger. So if you want to come and experience this main event call us today so we can help you arrange your holiday to Darwin.
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