Melbourne Cup Carnival Escorted 5 Day Kiwi Tour 2026
Tour Overview
Join us on a thrilling 5-day Kiwi Tour in 2026, as we explore the excitement of the Melbourne Cup Carnival!
Experience the thrill of the Melbourne Cup Carnival with our exclusive Escorted 5 Day Kiwi Tour! From the moment you depart New Zealand to your return, we’ve curated an unforgettable journey filled with excitement, fantastic inclusions, and the unforgetable horse racing.
On top of all that, Your experience is enhanced by our knowledgeable tour hosts Des Coppins, Lisa Allpress, Chris Hammonds and Kel Munro
Escorted 5-Day Kiwi tour | 02 to 06 November 2026
5-Day Kiwi Tour Itinerary
Monday, 02 November
Depart from New Zealand for Melbourne. On arrival you will be transferred to your selected hotel. This evening we meet for our Cup Eve Gala Dinner and Racing Show which includes complimentary beverages and dinner. Hosted by Des Coppins with special guests.
Tuesday, 03 November
It’s Lexus Melbourne Cup Day! Following breakfast we transfer to Flemington for the Lexus Melbourne Cup. Fun, fashion and frivolity will be on the cards as we celebrate Australia’s most famous race day. After the last race we return you to your hotel for a post cup celebration.
Wednesday, 04 November
Today is at leisure. As an optional extra you are welcome to join Sporting Tours at the fun country race meeting at Kyneton for the running of the Kyneton Cup (racecourse admission at own cost). This is an all-day event that runs from 10am -7pm Or join us on a tour to a Yarra Valley Winery for wine tasting and lunch cost TBA
Thursday, 05 November
It’s Crown Oaks Day at Flemington, traditionally known as ’Ladies Day’ for the glamorous fashions. Return transfers to Flemington are provided. Join us at the “Farewell Gathering” this evening to say goodbye to some new friends.
Friday, 06 November
Today we return to New Zealand. We’ll be transferred to Melbourne International Airport for our return flight home.
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
- Return economy class airfare from New Zealand to Melbourne
- All airline levies and fuel surcharges, Australian and New Zealand depart taxes
- Airport transfers in Melbourne (applies to group flights only)
- 4 nights accommodation
- Cup Eve Gala Dinner including beverages with racing personalities
- Return coach transfers to Flemington Racecourse as per itinerary
- Reserved Hill Stand* seats on Lexus Melbourne Cup Day & Crown Oaks Day
- Post-cup celebration
- Full Day Tours – A choice of a trip to a country race meeting at Kyneton for the running of the Kyneton Cup (race course admission at own cost) OR trip to a Yarra Valley Winery lunch included cost TBC
- Farewell gathering
- $10 Lexus Melbourne Cup Sweepstake ticket
- Des’s 35yrs. celebration bet – $1000 bet for 1 lucky person on their pick in the Cup
- Sporting Tours travel pack
- Tour hosts Des Coppins, Lisa Allpress, Chris Hammonds and Kel Munro
(subject to minimum numbers)
*The Hill Stand is covered, however the front and sides of the stand are subject to weather conditions Package extensions available, contact us today with your requirements