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2021 MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL Being there, it’s everything!
Join us this Spring at fabulous Flemington Racecourse with
Des Coppins who is celebrating his 31st Melbourne Cup!
Experience an unparalleled celebration of world class
thoroughbred racing, glamorous fashion and fabulous
food in an exhilarating carnival atmosphere.
The Melbourne Cup Carnival has been embraced as a
highlight in our sporting calendar, but more recently has
morphed into a must-attend event in social calendars as
well.
Our popular annual tour is fully hosted by horse racing
legend Des Coppins and escorted by Melbourne Cup
specialist Kel Munro who always receives rave reviews from
our customers.
Melbourne is a fantastic destination, stay a little longer
with our flexible package extensions.
EsCortED 5-Day KiWi tour | 1 November to 5 november 2021
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS:
• Return economy class airfare from New Zealand to Melbourne
• All airline levies and fuel surcharges, Australian and New Zealand departure taxes • Farewell gathering
• Airport transfers in Melbourne (applies to group flights only) • $10 Lexus Melbourne Cup Sweepstake ticket
• 4 nights accommodation • Des’s 31yrs. celebration bet - $1000 bet for 1 lucky person on their pick in the Cup
• Cup Eve Gala Dinner including beverages with racing personalities • Sporting Tours travel pack
• Return coach transfers to Flemington Racecourse as per itinerary • Tour hosts Des Coppins, Chris Hammonds and Kel Munro
• Reserved Hill Stand* seats on Lexus Melbourne Cup Day & Kennedy Oaks Day (subject to minimum numbers)
• Post-cup celebration
• Full Day Tours - A choice of a trip to a country race meeting at Kyneton for the *The Hill Stand is covered, however the front and sides of the stand
running of the Kyneton Cup (race course admission at own cost) OR trip to a are subject to weather conditions Package extensions available,
Yarra Valley Winery lunch included cost $90 per person OR trip to Living Legends contact us today with your requirements
lunch included Cost $60 per person
itinErARY
monday, 1 November
Depart from New Zealand for Melbourne. On arrival you will be transferred to your
selected hotel. This evening we meet for our Cup Eve Gala Dinner and Racing Show
which includes complimentary beverages and dinner. Hosted by Des Coppins with
special guests.
tuesday, 2 november
It’s Lexus Melbourne Cup Day! Following breakfast we transfer to Flemington for the
Lexus Melbourne Cup. Fun, fashion and frivolity will be on the cards as we celebrate
Australia’s most famous race day. After the last race we return you to your hotel for a
post cup celebration.
Wednesday, 3 november thursday, 4 november
Today is at leisure. As an optional extra you are welcome to join Sporting Tours at the fun It’s Kennedy Oaks Day at Flemington, traditionally known as ’Ladies
country race meeting at Kyneton for the running of the Kyneton Cup (racecourse Day’ for the glamorous fashions. Return transfers to Flemington are
admission at own cost). This is an all-day event that runs from 10am - 7pm provided. Join us at the “Farewell Gathering” this evening to say
Or join us on a tour to a Yarra Valley Winery for wine tasting and lunch cost $90 per goodbye to some new friends.
person.
Or tour to Living Legends home of retired champion race horses such as Fields of Friday, 5 november
Omagh, Brew, Rogan Josh, Better Loosen Up. Today we return to New Zealand. We’ll be transferred to Melbourne
Depart 10am return 2pm lunch included Cost $60 per person. International Airport for our return flight home.
EsCortED 8-Day pHar lap tour I 29 October to 5 November 2021
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: • Tour of well-known racing stable and visit to Gary Willets Dingley Hotel
• Return economy class airfare from New Zealand to Melbourne • Full Day Tours - A choice of a trip to a country race meeting at Kyneton for the
• All airline levies and fuel surcharges, Australian and New Zealand departure running of the Kyneton Cup (race course admission at own cost)
taxes Or trip to a Yarra Valley Winery lunch included cost $90 per person
• Airport transfers in Melbourne (applies to group flights only) Or trip to Living Legends lunch included Cost $60 per person
• 7 nights accommodation • Des’s 31yrs. celebration bet - $1000 bet for 1 lucky person on their pick in the Cup
• Welcome drinks & nibbles • Farewell gathering
• Cup Eve Gala Dinner including beverages, with Racing Personalities • Sporting Tours travel pack
• Return coach transfers to Flemington Racecourse as per itinerary • Escorted by tour hosts Des Coppins, Chris Hammonds and Kel Munro
• Reserved Hill Stand* seats on Victoria Derby Day, Lexus Melbourne Cup Day (subject to minimum numbers)
& Kennedy Oaks Day • The Hill Stand* is covered, however the front and sides of the
• $10 Lexus Melbourne Cup Sweepstake ticket stand are subject to weather conditions
• Post- Lexus Melbourne Cup celebration Package extensions available, contact us today with your requirements
ITINERARY
Friday, 29 October Tuesday, 2 November
Depart from New Zealand for Melbourne. On arrival you will be transferred to It’s Lexus Melbourne Cup Day! Following breakfast we transfer you to
your selected hotel. This evening we meet for welcome drinks where you can get Flemington racecourse for the Lexus Melbourne Cup. Fun, fashion and frivolity
to know your tour escorts and fellow tour members. will be on the cards as we celebrate Australia’s most famous race day. After the
last race we return you to your hotel for a post cup celebration.
saturday, 30 October
This morning we make our way to Flemington Racecourse for Victoria Derby Day Wednesday, 3 november
and experience fun, fashion and a few flutters. After the last race we will transfer Today is at leisure. As an optional extra you are welcome to join Sporting Tours
you back to your hotel. 6.30 -7.3O pm Happy Hour drinks in hotel function room at the fun country race meeting at Kyneton for the running of the Kyneton Cup
(racecourse admission at own cost). This is an all-day event that runs from
sunday, 31 October 10am - 7pm OR join us on a tour to a Yarra Valley Winery for wine tasting and
This morning we visit a well known stable. We then visit well known jockey Gary lunch cost $90 per person OR tour to Living Legends home of retired
Willets’ Dingley Hotel for lunch (lunch is included, drinks are at own cost). champion race horses such as Fields of Omagh, Brew, Rogan Josh, Better
Loosen Up depart 10am return 2pm lunch included cost $60 per person.
monday, 1 November
This morning you are invited to attend the Sporting Tours Social Bowls thursday, 4 november
Tournament (entry fee at your expense) This will be held at the nearby City of It’s Kennedy Oaks Day at Flemington, traditionally known as ’Ladies Day’ for the
Melbourne Bowls Club from 9.00am -12.00 glamorous fashions. Return transfers to Flemington are provided. Join us at the
“Farewell Gathering” this evening to say goodbye to some new friends!
Bowls will be provided by the host club and refreshments will be available from
the club bar. It will be a great opportunity to mix with fellow tour members in Friday, 5 november
what promises to be a fun morning with fun prizes. This evening we meet for Today you return to New Zealand. You will be transferred to Melbourne
our Cup Eve Gala Dinner and racing show hosted by Des Coppins with special International Airport for your return flight home.
guests.
PRICING
Standard Package Cost Land-only Package Cost* Extra night cost pp
HOTEL SGL BL TWN SGL BL TWN SGL N TWN
Sheraton Melbourne ESCORTED 5-DAY KIWI TOUR 01 November to 05 November 2021
Traditional King/Twin $4,340 $3,690 $3,690 $3,510 $2,860 $2,860 $336 $168 $168
Superior King/Twin $4,500 $3,770 $3,770 $3,670 $2,940 $2,940 $360 $180 $180
Deluxe King only $4,660 $3,850 NA $3,830 $3,020 NA $370 $185 NA
Sheraton Melbourne ESCORTED 8-DAY PHAR LAP TOUR 29 October to 05 November 2021
Traditional King/Twin $5,500 $4,405 $4,405 $4,670 $3,575 $3,575 $336 $168 $168
Superior King/Twin $5,860 $4,580 $4,580 $5,030 $3,750 $3,750 $360 $180 $180
Deluxe King only $6,180 $4,740 NA $5,350 $3,910 NA $370 $185 NA
*Triple costs on request for other room configurations please contact SPORTING TOURS
*Land-only packages exclude airfare, airline levies and fuel surcharges, departure taxes and airport transfers.
PLEASE NOTE: FULL PACKAGE COSTS ARE BASED ON AIRFARES EX AUCKLAND. SURCHARGES APPLY FOR DEPARTURES EX WELLINGTON AND CHRISTCHURCH ($35.00 pp)
ACCOMMODATION
Sheraton Melbourne Hotel
This 5 star Hotel is nestled in Melbourne’s picturesque Paris End of Little Collins St
The ideal location places you at the heart of Melbourne CBD with its charming
award -winning restaurants, cafes, vibrant bars , china town, spectacular theatre shows and
excellent shopping
Room options
· Traditional Room twin or King - All floors but view of surrounding buildings (35sqm)
· Superior King Room twin or double - Floors 4-9, higher floor with City Views (35sqm)
· Deluxe King Rooms double only - Floors 6-13 with Garden view (38sqm)
Deluxe King Superior 2 Double Traditional King
Introducing your hosts
DES COPPINS KEL MUNRO CHRIS HAMMONDS
Des was the host for Trackside Kel is an avid horse racing fan, and Chris is the CEO of Sporting
Radio and Sunday’s popular 2020 will be his 40th Melbourne Tours and the youngest
‘Track Talk’ program, Des has Cup tour. Kel is our Melbourne Cup member of the team.
been involved in racing for the specialist who has a vast Chris has co-hosted this tour for
past 41 years as a journalist, TV knowledge of the Melbourne Cup the last few years and is the
presenter and talk back host. He Carnival. facilitator of your travel
has escorted our Melbourne Cup arrangements.
tours for the past 30 years.
0800 42 55 77 | info@mondotravel.co.nz | www.mondotravel.co.nz
433 Dominion Road, Mt Eden, Auckland New Zealand
TERMS & CONDITIONS: All pricing is in NZD and is per person. All packages are subject to availability at the time of booking. Packages are on sale until sold out or sales period finishes.
Prices are correct at time of publication however are subject to change until full payment is received or due to events outside of our control, such as currency fluctuations and
supplier price increases. A minimum non-refundable deposit of $650 per person land only, $850 full package is required to place a booking. Full payment dates will be advised
upon booking. Cancellation fees apply. In the event that Government Alert Level restrictions apply due to COVID-19, and the tour is cancelled, we will do all possible to provide a refund
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All prices are based on cash, credit card payments will incur merchant fees. Accommodation is based on consecutive nights. For further details please refer to the full terms and
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