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2013 Cairns Amateurs Horse Racing Carnival – 6th and 7th September 2013

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Sophie Tabouel

The annual Cairns Amateurs Horse Racing Carnival is 4 days of fun and festivities including 2 days of horse racing. The carnival is held every year in early September during the spring racing carnival.

The Cairns racing carnival was first held in 1959 and allowed both the City and Country residents to come together. Over the years the “Cairns Amateurs” has developed into one of the country’s most prestigious horse racing carnivals and horse racing enthusiasts, punters, owners and trainers come from all over Australia and New Zealand to join in on the week long Amateurs festivities.

Throughout the 4 days, a range of informal and formal social events and activities are held throughout the city of Cairns including the Ladies Fashion High Tea, Cairns Amateurs Ball, Ladies Day/Corporate Day (Race Day) and the main event, the Cairns Amateurs Cup Day (Race Day).

Itinerary:

Ladies Fashion High Tea

When: Thursday 5^th September, 9:00am

Where: Cannon Park Race Course

Cost: $90.00pp

Details: fashion parades, local & national fashion labels, hair shows, traditional high tea delicacies, leaf tea, coffee and champagne throughout event, premium cash bar, air-conditioned marquee.

Reef Hotel Casino Presidents Welcome Party:

When: Thursday 5^th September, 6:00pm

Where: Reef Hotel Casino – Roof Deck

Cost: $55.00pp

Details: the presidents Welcome Cocktail Party is the traditional opening event of the Cairns Amateurs for members and sponsors and is the only exclusive VIP event of the entire carnival. The purpose of the event is for members and sponsors to catch up and meet each other.

Ladies Day (Corporate Day):

When: Friday 6^th September, 11am

Where: Cannon Park Race Course

Cost: General Admission – $30.00pp adults & $15.00pp pensioners

Marquees available prior to event, click here for details.

Details: an action packed seven race programme including the Reef Hotel Casino’s Governor’s Trophy. Other events on the day at the race track include; The Garden Party, Party in the paddock and the corporate networking area, Fashions on the field TAB and bookies punting facilities.

Cairns Amateurs Ball:

When: Friday 6^th September, 6:30pm

Where: Cairns Esplanade Lagoon

Cost: $250pp

Details: the pinnacle of the Amateurs Carnival: premium seafood buffet, dance floor over the water, live music, fireworks display. Dress code is strictly black tie.

Cairns Amateurs Cup Day:

When: Saturday 7^th September, 11am

Where: Cannon Park Race Course

Cost: General Admission – $30.00pp Adults $15.00pp Pensioners

Marquees available prior to event, click here for details.

Details: the locals favourite day! A seven race programme, fashions on the field, cash bars, TAB and bookies punting facilities.

Cairns Amateurs Accommodation:

The Cairns Amateurs Carnival is the biggest of its kind in North Queensland and accommodation bookings should be made well in advance to avoid disappointment. It’s recommended to stay for a week to enjoy all the excitement, action packed parties and social events around the City of Cairns. For information on accommodation options, availability and to secure a booking with the cheapest rates, click here or call 1300 852 526

Car Hire – Private Transport:

Getting to and from the race course on race day can be a nightmare if you choose public transport and taxis. It is best to have your transport pre-booked. Why not splurge and arrive in style?

Limousine or maybe helicopter?

For all transport bookings and enquiries call 1300 852 526

Tours and Other Things To Do Race Week:

Whist enjoying the excitement and fun of the Cairns Amateurs Racing Carnival, why not check out the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest? For all the best deals and information on tours and activities in the Tropical North Queensland region, click here or call 1300 761 612

For more information and ticket sales, click here.

Author: Leah – A Cairns Holiday Specialists Tour & Accommodation Specialist