Newman (The Pilbara), WA
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Newman (The Pilbara), WA

Newman is located 1195 km north of Perth on the Great Northern Highway. Newman, the largest inland town in the Pilbara, is a modern, attractive mining town in the heart of the Ophthalmia Ranges.

Moments from Newman, WA

THE LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP TOUR

Event Details

Date: Friday 19 August - Sunday 21 August


On Friday, the Cup will visit the South Newman Primary School, where VRC representative Joe Mcgrath speaks about the 2022 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour, the Trophy and its meaning to Australasia and the Melbourne Cup Carnival. The team will then share a Q&A session with Jim Cassidy, where he will share his Melbourne Cup Experience. 

On Sunday, the Cup Tour will make its way to the Newman Races, at the East Pilbara Race Club, where the VRC team will conduct a Q&A session.