Darwin Cup Carnival Racing Tour 2012 - Ambassador Travel

Darwin Cup Racing Tour

Departs Aug 2012

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Tour Description

Tour with Kakadu Extension

We invite you to join us for the 2012 Darwin Cup Racing Carnival on a very special tour that features Australia’s ‘Top End’ Racing at its very best. The tour features two of the biggest race days of the entire carnival, with the Palmerston Sprint Day and the Darwin Cup Day - the richest day of thoroughbred racing in the north! The Darwin Cup Carnival has often been referred to as the ‘mini Melbourne Cup’ with the Cup Day alone drawing a crowd of in excess of 20,000 attendees in recent years. As part of our tour, you will be able to experience all the action and excitement of Palmerston Sprint Day and enjoy lunch in a marquee on Darwin Cup day. Apart from racing, we have arranged for ample sightseeing opportunities during your stay in Darwin as well as optional day tours allowing you to sample many of the highlights of the ‘Top End’. Click on the Submit Enquiry button above or call (07) 3229 6555 for further information.		Celebrate Darwin Cup - the premier race meeting of Australia's 'Top-End'! Race Day Seating Grandstand Optional Seating Upgrades & Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball available Optional Day Tours & Kakadu Extension available Luncheon Marquee on Darwin Cup Day


Day 1, Thursday 2 August BRISBANE/SYDNEY – DARWIN This morning make your way to your Domestic Airport for your Jetstar flight to Darwin. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your centrally located hotel. This evening is at leisure. Accommodation: Darwin Day 2, Friday 3 August DARWIN This morning you will join a sightseeing tour of Darwin and sights may include Fannie Bay Gaol, the Chinese Temple, Darwin Wharf Precinct, Cullen Bay, Northern Territory Museum, East Point Reserve, and the lush Botanical Gardens. Later this afternoon, enjoy a harbour cruise with more delightful Northern Territory sights before returning to the hotel in the evening. Accommodation: Darwin Day 3, Saturday 4 August DARWIN After breakfast and a morning at leisure, you will depart from the hotel and transfer to the Fannie Bay Racetrack for a great day at the races! The day features the Palmerston Sprint, and you can view the action from either the Members Grandstand or Lawn. This evening, you have the option of attending the Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball, featuring world class entertainment. Accommodation: Darwin		Day 4, Sunday 5 August DARWIN Today is a free day for you to explore Darwin and its surrounding areas. You may choose to enjoy the fun and games at the Calcutta Luncheon held on the lawns in front of the Fannie Bay Racetrack Grandstand. Or perhaps join one of our optional tours including a Barramundi Fishing Tour and a Kakadu Full Day Tour. Accommodation: Darwin Day 5, Monday 6 August DARWIN This morning you have time to study the form before being transferred to Fannie Bay once again for a superb day of racing. Darwin Cup Day is the richest day of thoroughbred racing in the north and is the pinnacle of a unique and exciting racing carnival often referred to as a ‘Mini Melbourne Cup’. Enjoy the racing from the inside running marquee. At the conclusion of the card you will be returned to your hotel. Accommodation: Darwin Day 6, Tuesday 7 August DARWIN – BRISBANE/SYDNEY Today you will be transferred from your hotel to the Darwin Airport for your return flight home. Your arrival at your respective Airport concludes your tour with Ambassador Travel. < Return to Index Submit Enquiry Itinerary is subject to confirmation of 2012 dates


Day 1, Thursday 2 August BRISBANE/SYDNEY – DARWIN This morning make your way to your Domestic Airport for your Jetstar flight to Darwin. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your centrally located hotel. This evening is at leisure. Accommodation: Darwin Day 2, Friday 3 August DARWIN This morning you will join a sightseeing tour of Darwin and sights may include Fannie Bay Gaol, the Chinese Temple, Darwin Wharf Precinct, Cullen Bay, Northern Territory Museum, East Point Reserve, and the lush Botanical Gardens. Later this afternoon, enjoy a harbour cruise with more delightful Northern Territory sights before returning to the hotel in the evening. Accommodation: Darwin Day 3, Saturday 4 August DARWIN After breakfast and a morning at leisure, you will depart from the hotel and transfer to the Fannie Bay Racetrack for a great day at the races! The day features the Palmerston Sprint, and you can view the action from either the Members Grandstand or Lawn. This evening, you have the option of attending the Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball, featuring world class entertainment. Accommodation: Darwin Day 4, Sunday 5 August DARWIN Today is a free day for you to explore Darwin and its surrounding areas. You may choose to enjoy the fun and games at the Calcutta Luncheon held on the lawns in front of the Fannie Bay Racetrack Grandstand. Or perhaps join one of our optional tours including a Barramundi Fishing Tour and a Kakadu Full Day Tour. Accommodation: Darwin Day 5, Monday 6 August DARWIN This morning you have time to study the form before being transferred to Fannie Bay once again for a superb day of racing. Darwin Cup Day is the richest day of thoroughbred racing in the north and is the pinnacle of a unique and exciting racing carnival often referred to as a ‘Mini Melbourne Cup’. Enjoy the racing from the inside running marquee. At the conclusion of the card you will be returned to your hotel. Accommodation: Darwin		Day 6, Tuesday 7 August DARWIN – KAKADU Depart Darwin at 6.30am. Travel deep into Kakadu National Park. View Aboriginal rock art at Nourlangie Rock with our Guide. After lunch board the famous Yellow Water Billabong cruise to observe saltwater crocodiles. Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre and view the informative displays depicting the traditions of the Aboriginal people. Accommodation: Kakadu Day 7, Wednesday 8 August KAKADU – DARWIN This morning stop at Ubirr to view Aboriginal rock art, believed to be 20,000 years old. Join the Guluyambi Cruise along the East Alligator River in search of saltwater crocodiles. We have an Aboriginal guide with us and, with the special permission of the local people, we will be able to go ashore in Arnhem Land. Visit the Bowali Visitor Centre. There is the opportunity for an optional scenic flight over Kakadu. Return to Darwin, arriving at approximately 7.30pm. Upon arrival into Darwin you will be transferred to the Mantra on the Esplanade for your last night in the Northern Territory. Accommodation: Darwin Day 8, Thursday 9 August DARWIN – BRISBANE This morning you will be transferred from your hotel to the Darwin Airport for your return flight home. Your arrival at your respective Airport concludes your tour with Ambassador Travel. < Return to Index Submit Enquiry Itinerary is subject to confirmation of 2012 dates