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.
Dual Cup-winning trainer Sheila Laxon and the 2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup visited Walcha, NSW
2001 and 2024 Melbourne Cup-winning trainer, Sheila Laxon took the Cup to Walcha Racecourse, NSW
Sheila Laxon and Norm Bazeley, who was presented with his Lexus Melbourne Cup trophy for breeding 2024 Cup winner, Knight's Choice - Walcha, NSW
Norm Bazeley, breeder of 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup winner Knight's Choice, with the gelding's mother Midnight Pearl and winning trainer Sheila Laxon - Walcha, NSW
Sheila Laxon amongst the students of St Patrick's Primary School in Walcha, NSW
The 2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup with the students of St Patrick's Primary School in Walcha, NSW
Jimmy Cassidy at Toodyay Racecourse - Toodyay, Western Australia
Toodyay, Western Australia
Toodyay, Western Australia
Jimmy and the Cup visited the Fremantle Dockers ahead of their trip to Adelaide - Perth, Western Australia
Jimmy 'The Pumper' Cassidy, Dani Shuey and Xavier Ellis after a spot on Triple M Breakfast in Perth, Western Australia
Two-time Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Jimmy Cassidy and the Cup featured on 6PR with Steve Mills and Karl Langdon - Perth, Western Australia
Doriemus' owners Keith Biggs with the 1995 Melbourne Cup and Dr Dick Austin holding the 2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup - Perth, Western Australia
Cottesloe Beach - Perth, Western Australia
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club, Western Australia
A replica of the 1905 Melbourne Cup won by Blue Spec with this year's Lexus Melbourne Cup at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Racing Club, Western Australia
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
The Super Pit - Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
The Super Pit - Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
Statue of Paddy Hannan, who discovered gold in Kalgoorlie and set off a major gold rush in the regions which continues today - Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
The King’s School, Tudor House - Moss Vale, New South Wales
Gai Waterhouse discussing her Cup triumph at Silverdale Stud - Avoca, New South Wales
Silverdale Stud - Avoca, New South Wales
Silverdale Stud - Avoca, New South Wales
Silverdale Stud - Avoca, New South Wales
Cairns, Queensland
Cairns, Queensland
Sky Rail - Cairns, Queensland
Jockeys with The Cup at the Cairns Racecourse, Queensland
Greg Miles with the Lexus Melbourne Cup at the Cairns Jockey Club
Greg Miles brought the Cup along to the Pouring for a Purpose event at the Ochre Restaurant in Cairns, Queensland
Pouring for a Purpose event at the Ochre Restaurant in Cairns, Queensland
Pouring for a Purpose event at the Ochre Restaurant in Cairns, Queensland
Pouring for a Purpose event at the Ochre Restaurant in Cairns, Queensland
Glen Boss always willing and able to get on a horse in Normanton, Queensland
Stirling Station - Normanton, Queensland
Normanton, Queensland
Glen Boss at the Normanton Racing Club, Queensland
Normanton, Queensland
Normanton, Queensland
Stirling Lotus Vale Station - Normanton, Queensland
Normanton, Queensland
Normanton, Queensland
Normanton sunsets with Bossy - Normanton, Queensland
Normanton, Queensland
Greg Miles and the 2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup go for a cart ride in Strathalbyn, South Australia
Former champion jockey, Clare Lindop, at the Strathalbyn Racing Club, South Australia
Gawler & Barossa Jockey Club, South Australia
Gawler & Barossa Jockey Club, South Australia
Gawler & Barossa Jockey Club CEO Nicole Arnold and Chair Ian Millen with the 2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup - Gawler, South Australia
Aaron Bain and Greg Miles - Angaston Park, South Australia
Stables of Aaron Bain at Angaston Park, South Australia
Henley Beach Jetty at the Henley Surf Life Saving Club - Adelaide, South Australia
Henley Surf Life Saving Club - Adelaide, South Australia
Henley Surf Life Saving Club - Adelaide, South Australia
Two-time Melbourne Cup winning jockey, John Letts at the Henley Surf Life Saving Club - Adelaide, South Australia
Under the Henley Beach Jetty at the Henley Surf Life Saving Club - Adelaide, South Australia
Former Bart Cummings track rider, Joe Agresta, and the Cup in Griffith, New South Wales
Griffith, New South Wales
The Cup visits St Mary's Primary School - Griffith, New South Wales
The Cup visits St Mary's Primary School - Griffith, New South Wales
Silo Art by artist Heesco Khosnaranin - Griffith, New South Wales
Joe Agresta at Griffith Jockey Club with some familiar Cup-winning silks - Griffith, New South Wales
Big smiles at Griffith Jockey Club - Griffith, New South Wales
Griffith Jockey Club, New South Wales
Nick Stone with the 2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup at Old Mates Pub in New York
Victoria Dambra holding the 2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup at Old Mates Pub
Winning connections of the Belmont Gold Cup won automatic entry into the 2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup
Frankie Dettori and John Velazquez Jnr meet the 2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup
Javier Castellano and the 2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup
Michael Repole got up close and personal with the Lexus Melbourne Cup. He has Uncaged running in the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga on Saturday.
Founder and CEO of Barstool Sports, Dave Portnoy, got a snap with the Lexus Melbourne Cup
From Kalgoorlie to Flemington, Blue Spec to Knight's Choice
2025 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour Destinations
DATE
DESTINATION
Thursday 5 June – Tuesday 10 June
New York (USA)
Complete
Thursday 19 June
Griffith (NSW) *
Complete
Saturday 28 June - Sunday 28 June
Adelaide (SA)
Complete
Monday 30 June
Gawler (SA) *
Complete
Wednesday 2 July
Strathalbyn (SA) *
Complete
Wednesday 9 July - Monday 14 July
Normanton (QLD) *
Complete
Tuesday 15 July – Wednesday 16 July
Cairns (QLD)
Complete
Tuesday 22 July – Thursday 24 July
Sydney (NSW)
Complete
Friday 25 July
Avoca (NSW) *
Complete
Sunday 27 July
Murrumbateman (NSW) *
Complete
Sunday 3 August – Monday 4 August
Kalgoorlie (WA) *
Complete
Tuesday 5 August – Wednesday 6 August
Perth (WA)
Complete
Thursday 7 August – Friday 8 August
York (WA) *
Complete
Saturday 9 August – Sunday 10 August
Toodyay (WA) *
Complete
Friday 15 August
Walcha (NSW) *
Complete
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
Read about last year's winner of the National Sweep
Harden-Murrumburrah
Rural 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.
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
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
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.
