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2022 BIRDSVILLE CUP TOUR

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  • 1 to 4 September 2022
  • Outback Queensland
  • 4 Days 3 Nights
  • 20 People
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Join us for the unique experience of the Birdsville Cup next September, where we’ll fly to the races on our private plane!

A unique and true outback race meeting! The first race meeting was held in September 1882 as an event for hack and stock horses with a few local spectators and was largely attended by nearly 150 station owners, managers, stockmen, and other employees. The carnival now includes a two day, 13-race program and boasts prize money of $200,000. 

Great entertainment, class horseracing, and premium hospitality make for a fantastic event in the heart of Australia’s outback. Join us in 2021 and tick this great outback event off your bucket list!

 

Price Includes

  • Return Airfares Brisbane to Birdsville
  • 3 nights twin share glamping tent accommodation including stretcher bed, sheets, doona, pillow & chair
  • Shared shower and toilet facilities
  • Sunset tour with drinks & nibbles
  • Entrance to the races on Friday and Saturday including the Corporate Marquee on Saturday 3 September 2022 with all-inclusive food & beverage package
  • Services of an experienced tour leader
  • Birdsville Landing Tax

Price Excludes

  • Domestic Flight to Brisbane
  • All meals unless specified
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Travel Insurance (highly recommeneded)
Price
Double Room Per Person
$2995
Twin Room Per Person
$2995

PAYMENT – $1000 Deposit due on booking, balance due 60 days before the tour begins.

Itinerary

THURSDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2022Private Plane To Birdsville & Sunset Drinks

We have a private plane ready for us at Brisbane General Aviation Terminal to take us on the approximately 3-hour trip out to Birdsville.

We depart Brisbane about 9am and fly over the Darling Downs agricultural farmlands and into mulga country, near Charleville. Travel west over the Warrego, Paroo & Bulloo Rivers, Cooper Creek, and the Diamantina River before arriving in Birdsville.

Along the way, you’ll receive commentary about the western river systems that make up the Lake Eyre Basin and some other interesting history. Upon arrival, you will be guided to ‘Tent City’, your accommodation for the next 3 nights. Showers and toilets are nearby the tents. During your stay, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the atmosphere at the historic Birdsville Hotel.

Later this afternoon, enjoy a brief town tour before sunset drinks & nibbles.

FRIDAY 2 SEPTEMBERBirdsville Races Day 1

After a relaxing sleep-in, today is the first day of the 2-day race meeting at the Birdsville Racetrack. Regular shuttle services are available to get to/from the track.

After we suggest heading to Fred Brophy’s Boxing Tent. Being the world’s last travelling boxing troupe; it’s a show you must not miss. Something you need to experience in your lifetime. Cheer or join in!

SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBERBirdsville Cup Day

Transfer to the race track on a shuttle bus for an entertaining day and hope to back a few winners!
Entry to the Trackside Corporate Marquee is included today and is extremely popular offering the following:

•Clear fronted marquee with full views of the track
•Gourmet dining featuring OBE Organic Produce
•Exclusive trackside access
•4.5 hour beer and wine package
•Complimentary racebook
•Sky Channel coverage & Live music

A shuttle service is available to take you back to town for this evening’s festivities where the pub is a not to be missed venue.

SUNDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2021Tour Concludes & Flight Back To Brisbane

After a nice sleep in and breakfast to recover from our hectic weekend, we jump back on our plane to head back to reality in Brisbane with a mid-afternoon arrival.

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