Join The People’s Cup as it gallops across the globe; From New York to Queensland! 

Sharing the magic of Australia’s most iconic race with communities far and wide! Since 2003, the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour has clocked over a million kilometres, visited 680+ towns, and helped raise vital funds along the way. From Warracknabeal to Walcha to Winton, we’re bringing the thrill, the stories, and the sparkle of the Cup straight to you.

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2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour Destinations

DATE DESTINATION

Thursday 5 June – Tuesday 10 June

New York (USA)

Thursday 19 June

Griffith (NSW) *

Saturday 28 June - Sunday 28 June

Adelaide (SA)

Monday 30 June

Gawler (SA) *

Wednesday 2 July

Strathalbyn (SA) *

Wednesday 9 July - Monday 14 July

Normanton (QLD) *

Tuesday 15 July – Wednesday 16 July

Cairns (QLD)

Tuesday 22 July – Thursday 24 July

Sydney (NSW)

Friday 25 July

Avoca (NSW) *

Sunday 27 July

Murrumbateman (NSW) *

Sunday 3 August – Monday 4 August

Kalgoorlie (WA) *

Tuesday 5 August – Wednesday 6 August

Perth (WA)

Thursday 7 August – Friday 8 August

York (WA) *

Saturday 10 August – Sunday 11 August

Toodyay (WA) *

Friday 15 August

Walcha (NSW) *

Thursday 28 August

Gunbower (VIC) *

Friday 29 August

Swan Hill (VIC) *

Saturday 30 August

Warracknabeal (VIC) *

Sunday 31 August – Monday 1 September

Donald (VIC)*

Tuesday 2 September

Bridgewater on Loddon (VIC) *

Thursday 4 September – Saturday 6 September

Gold Coast & Brisbane (QLD)

Monday 8 September

Nagambie (VIC)

Tuesday 9 September

Euroa (VIC)

Sunday 14 September

South Gippsland (VIC) *

Monday 15 September – Tuesday 16 September

Traralgon (VIC) *

Wednesday 17 September

Moe (VIC) *

Wednesday 24 September

Basalt (QLD) *

Thursday 25 September – Saturday 27 September

Winton (QLD) *

Saturday 4 October

Burrumbuttock (NSW) *

Sunday 5 October

Berrigan (NSW) *

Monday 6 October

Cobram (VIC) *

Tuesday 7 October – Wednesday 15 October

Melbourne (VIC)

Thursday 16 October  

Ballarat (VIC) *

Friday 17 October – Tuesday 21 October

Melbourne (VIC)

Wednesday 22 October

Geelong (VIC)

Wednesday 29 October

Bendigo (VIC)

Thursday 30 October – Monday 3 November   

Melbourne (VIC)

Tuesday 4 November   

Lexus Melbourne Cup Day   

*Part of the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour National Sweep


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Read about last year's winner of the National Sweep

Harden-Murrumburrah

Harden-Murrumburrah

Rrural and regional destinations in Australia could be selected for the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour National Sweep in the 2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup. Your community might draw the barrier of the winning horse in The Race That Stops the Nation™, and receive $50,000 to support a local charity of your choice.

The 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour National Sweep winner was Harden-Murrumburrah and their $50,000 richer nominated charity was the Murrumburrah-Harden Show Society Incorporated.

Be a part of the National Sweep

Be a part of the National Sweep

If you are a rural or regional destination in Australia, you could be selected for the Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour National Sweep for the 2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup. If your community draws the barrier of the winning horse in The Race That Stop the Nation™, you’ll receive $50,000 to support a local charity of your choice.

Be part of an Iconic Journey

Be part of an Iconic Journey

If your selected to be a part of The Cup Tour, your community will have the rare opportunity to host the Lexus Melbourne Cup! Plan a special event or have The Cup visit a local school or organisation, it's a great opportunity to show off your community on a national scale!

Connect with Racing Legends

Connect with Racing Legends

Your community could host a legendary figure from the world of racing. Cup Tour Ambassadors travel with The Cup share their remarkable Melbourne Cup stories, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone.