Welcome to Phar Lap Travel's World of Horse Racing 

Whether you are a horse racing enthusiast, an occasional punter or just someone who enjoys meeting new friends, we can offer you the best tour you've ever been on. We specialise in group tours to the Sport of Kings - horse racing.
We are based in Melbourne, Australia, and can offer tours to or from Australia to the great horse races of the world.
As well as our specialty Horse Racing Tours, we offer a full range of Domestic and International travel. We are IATA Licenced (Licence Number 30952) and have been in the Travel Industry for 24 years.

All prices quoted on this website are in Australian Dollars and include GST.

THE BOOK - "An Ounce of Luck

 

UPCOMING TOURS

February  2009

Launceston Cup Tour

 

Horse Racing at its Best in Historic Tasmania

The Launceston Cup captures the best of Horse Racing and Tasmania's February weather in a premium fully escorted tour.  The Launceston Cup is a colourful and exciting racing experience to be enjoyed by all, not only turf enthusiasts. The day at the Cup embraces the best of everything - reserved seating in the Corporate Marquee, gourmet buffet luncheon including wine, champagne, spirits, beer & soft drinks. The tour will be an unforgettable experience.

Includes:

  • Fully escorted by John Russell

  • 5 Nights Accommodation at Sandors on the Park or Mercure Launcestion (formerly Earlington Hotel)

  • Breakfast daily

  • Admission to course and  entry to Tattersalls  George Adams Plate Day and “Fashion for Fillies Marquee”.  Includes Buffet Lunch

  • Turf Club Calcutta and Dinner at the Launceston Country Club with return hotel transfers

  • Admission to the course &  Members Enclosure on Launceston Cup Day.

  • Reserved Seat in Corporate  Marquee on Launceston Cup Day

  • Race Book  

  • Buffet Luncheon & Beverages  on Launceston  Cup Day

  • Airport & Raceday Transfers as per itinerary

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29 July to 5 August  2009 

Darwin Cup Tour

 

"The early bird gets the worm", so get in now with advance bookings for airfares and hotels and make sure you get the best.

Blue Skies, Warm weather, A Carnival for Everyone

The Darwin Cup Winter Carnival now ranks as the Northern Territory's No.1. tourist attraction. It has emerged as a magnet to visitors from almost everywhere in Australia. The Carnival is a unique, colourful and exciting racing experience to be enjoyed by all, not only turf enthusiasts. The weather is perfect - average daily about 300C and the variety of tropical attractions, plus a feast of social activities, make the week an unforgettable adventure. 

The Phar Lap Travel's annual Darwin Cup tour has been part of the carnival for more than 20 years. Young and old from all corners and walks of life have tasted and praised the experience. There are those who come just for the racing but others simply soak up the winter sun and enjoy all the other offerings of relaxation & friendship. 

Phar Lap Travel's Darwin Cup Tour offers a superb range of accommodation together with transfers, entrance tickets and several functions. 

If you haven't been for a few years, we have NEW FUNCTIONS and NEW VENUES. There are also options to travel on the GHAN, and take a KIMBERLEY TOUR to BROOME after Darwin.

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