Melbourne Cup Escorted 8-Day Phar Lap Tour 2027
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Tour Overview
Experience the Melbourne Cup Carnival in style with Sporting Tours’ exclusive Escorted 8-Day Phar Lap Tour!
If you’re looking for the ultimate Melbourne Cup Carnival experience, this is the tour for you.
Enjoy eight unforgettable days in Melbourne, taking in three spectacular days of racing at Flemington, exclusive racing experiences, great hospitality and the opportunity to meet some familiar faces from the racing industry.
From Howden Victoria Derby Day and the excitement of Lexus Melbourne Cup Day to the glamour of Crown Oaks Day, you’ll experience the very best of Australia’s most famous racing carnival.
But there’s much more to this tour than just the racing!
Enjoy a visit to a renowned racing stable, lunch with well-known jockey Gary Willets at the Rosstown Hotel, our popular Cup Eve Gala Dinner and Racing Show, welcome drinks, social activities and plenty of opportunities to relax and enjoy the company of fellow racing enthusiasts.
Your experience is enhanced by our knowledgeable tour hosts Des Coppins, Lisa Allpress, Chris Hammonds and Kel Munro.
With seven nights’ accommodation, return flights from New Zealand and a fantastic range of inclusions, the Phar Lap Tour is the perfect way to experience the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Escorted 8-Day Phar Lap Tour | November 2027
2027 Expressions of Interest Open
Dates, pricing and final package details to be confirmed.
The Ultimate Melbourne Cup Carnival Experience
We’re now taking expressions of interest for our 2027 Escorted 8-Day Phar Lap Tour.
Register your interest today and be among the first to receive the full itinerary, pricing and package details when they’re released.
What Can You Look Forward To?
Based on our popular previous Phar Lap Tour, the 2027 experience is expected to include:
- Three spectacular days of racing at Flemington – Howden Victoria Derby Day, Lexus Melbourne Cup Day and Crown Oaks Day.
- Reserved Hill Stand seating on all three race days.
- Welcome drinks and nibbles on arrival.
- Our exclusive Cup Eve Gala Dinner and Racing Show with racing personalities.
- A visit to a renowned racing stable.
- Lunch at the Rosstown Hotel with well-known jockey Gary Willets.
- Sporting Tours Social Bowls Tournament.
- A choice of a country racing experience at Kyneton or a Yarra Valley Winery experience.
- Post-Melbourne Cup celebrations.
- Farewell gathering with fellow tour members.
- Seven nights’ accommodation in Melbourne.
Final 2027 itinerary, package inclusions and activities are subject to confirmation.
Why Choose the Phar Lap Tour?
The Phar Lap Tour is designed for those who want to make the most of their Melbourne Cup Carnival experience.
With three major race days, behind-the-scenes racing experiences, special events and plenty of time to enjoy Melbourne, it’s a fantastic opportunity to combine your passion for racing with a memorable holiday.
Whether you’re a regular Melbourne Cup visitor or planning your first trip to Flemington, Sporting Tours will make sure you’re part of the action.
Travel with fellow racing enthusiasts, enjoy the company of our experienced tour hosts and create memories that will last long after the final race.
Register Your Interest for the 2027 Phar Lap Tour
Interested in joining us for the 2027 Melbourne Cup Carnival?
Our 8-Day Phar Lap Tour offers a fantastic extended racing experience, and we’d love to hear from you.
We’re currently building our 2027 waitlist and inviting previous guests and new travellers to register their interest.
By joining the waitlist, you’ll be among the first to receive:
- Full 2027 tour itinerary.
- Package pricing and accommodation details.
- Confirmed race day arrangements.
- Final package inclusions.
- Booking information when reservations open.
There is no obligation to book at this stage.
Don’t miss out on the action!
Complete the enquiry form below and let Sporting Tours keep you updated.
Alternatively, contact the Sporting Tours team to discuss your Melbourne Cup Carnival travel plans.
Other Melbourne Cup Carnival packages
Looking for a shorter Melbourne Cup experience?
Ask us about our Escorted 5-Day Kiwi Tour and other Melbourne Cup Carnival travel packages.
Package extensions may also be available to suit your travel requirements.
being there, it’s EVERYTHING
2024 Customer Review – D & A Anderson
If anyone has the Melbourne cup on their bucket list then I recommend you book with Sporting Tours. We booked the 8 day/7 night tour staying at the Pullman Melbourne and it has been nothing short of sensational. Thank you to Kel, Chris and Des Coppins for the best organised tour ever. We will never forget the 7 days we have just spent with the other super friendly punters on this magnificent tour. It was a once off bucket list trip for us but it was so good we would love to do it again next year.