Festivities start on Saturday afternoon and continue all night till after the recovery breakfast on Sunday morning. All funds raised will go to Territory disabled and disadvantaged kids. The Alice Springs Cup Carnival has come a long way from dusty beginnings to its current position as a significant event on the Australian Horse Racing Calender. Six feature race days are conducted over the 4 week period, and each week the races are accompanied by a different theme. The final weekend of racing includes events such as a Thoroughbred Yearling Sale, a glamorous Black Tie Ball held on the lawns of the Lasseter's Hotel Casino and two feature days of racing.
Packages are available.
Howard River 160km off-road motorcycle race through the jungles and floodplains of Howard River. Access via Gunn Point Road. Pistol start at 10am. Spectacular for spectators. A challenge for competitors.