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Coopers Kangaroo Island Cup
Event Dates: Friday 17th – Sunday 19th February 2012
Kangaroo Island comes alive over the Coopers Kangaroo Island Cup Carnival weekend held at the beautiful Cygnet River Race Course, a few kilometres outside of Kingscote, the main town on Kangaroo Island. The racecourse is transformed at this time of the year with trackside marquees, colourful signs and flags and a party atmosphere.
More and more people are making a long weekend of it and enjoying the carnival atmosphere of the Coopers Kangaroo Island Cup. The first race day is on Friday 17th February, with the highlight of the weekend being the Kangaroo Island Cup Race Day on Sunday 19th February. Join the crowd of around 3500 people on Sunday to celebrate all that is great about true country racing – there’s the fashions on the field, great food including local produce, Kangaroo Island wines and of course Coopers beer. There’s also on-course entertainment, bookmakers and the TAB van, making this a fantastic event.
Racing on Kangaroo Island will once again be broadcast around the country with Sky Channel with the two day Cup Carnival being a full TAB meeting.
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FULL DAY RACE PACKAGE
Sunday 19th February 2012
From Adelaide $136 Adult, $82 Child (Includes return SeaLink coach and ferry travel to Kangaroo Island, return on-island shuttle to the race course and race course entry ticket)
From Cape Jervis $104 Adult, $66 Child (Includes return SeaLink ferry travel to Kangaroo Island, return on-island shuttle to the race course and race course entry ticket)
From Penneshaw $42 Adult, $32 Child (Includes return on-island shuttle to the race course and race course entry ticket)
KI CUP CLUB ZONE MARQUEE RACE DAY LUNCH PACKAGE
Sunday 19th February 2012
Join your fellow race goers' trackside in the ClubZone Marquee at the Coopers Kangaroo Island Cup Carnival for a terrific day at the races. Your day package includes coach and ferry transfers from Adelaide to the Kangaroo Island race track, race course entry, race book and 4-course gourmet lunch by renowned South Australian Chef Andrew Fielke. Kangaroo Island wines, Coopers beer and soft drinks are included. CLICK HERE to view the delicious 4-course menu.
Full Day Race Package
From Adelaide*: $276.00pp
From Cape Jervis: $244.00pp
From Penneshaw: $182.00pp
*Full day package cost from Adelaide includes return SeaLink coach to Cape Jervis, return SeaLink ferry to Penneshaw, return SeaLink Coach Shuttle from Penneshaw to teh Kangaroo Island race tracck (just outside Kingscote), race course entry, race book, Clubzone Marquee** entry and 4-course lunch with beverages.
**Please note no glass or bottles are to be taken outside the marquee.
Itinerary from Adelaide
The SeaLink Coach Connection service departs from the Adelaide Central Bus Station at 6.45am. Please check in at least 30 minutes prior to departure. There is a cafe at the Bus Station where you can purchase coffee and snacks. You will arrive at Cape Jervis aroud 8.30am in time to board the 9.00am ferry for your 45 minute crossing to Penneshaw. There is a cafe and rest rooms available at the Cape Jervis Terminal.
Itinerary from Cape Jervis
If you are joining the day package at Cape Jervis, the SeaLink ferry departs at 9.00am. Please check in at least 30 minutes prior to departure. There is car parking available at Cape Jervis for $12.00 per day. This can be prebooked or you may purchase a ticket at the Cape Jervis Terminal.
Itinerary from Penneshaw
Your ferry arrives in Penneshaw at 9.45am. Keep a look out for your Kangaroo Island Cup Race Course transfer bus. The transfer will take approximatley 45 minutes and you should be arriving at the race course at approximately 11.00am to 11.30am. Make sure you note your return bus transfer time and pick up location with the driver. Gain access through the gates with your special wristband and make your way to the ClubZone Marquee. Your race book will be given to you on arrival at the marquee. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy the delicious food and beverages and of course the racing! Good luck and enjoy!
RACE DAY FERRY AND/OR TRANSFERS
From Cape Jervis: $84 adult, $46 child (Includes return SeaLink ferry travel to Kangaroo Island, return on-island shuttle to the race track)
From Penneshaw: $34 adult, $18 child (Includes return on-island shuttle to the race track)
From American River: $28 adult, $14 child (Includes return on-island shuttle to the race track)
*Note: Race entry tickets are NOT included in these transfer fares
KI CUP SELF DRIVE WEEKEND PACKAGES
Ferries depart regularly every day
From $204 pp twin share
Includes: Return ferry travel for passengers bringing own car* and 2 nights' accommodation)
(*For cars up to 5 metres in length. Hire cars can be organised. Race entry fee not included, can easily be bought at the gate. Accommodation quoted is based on Emu Bay Holiday Homes, budget cabin and is subject to availability. Many different accommodation options are available).
Please note: Accommodation bookings can be heavy over KI Cup weekend so we advise you to book quickly.
SHUTTLE BUSES TO RACE TRACK FROM KINGSCOTE
Return shuttle buses operate from Kingscote to the Kingscote Race Course on a frequent basis on both Friday 17th and Sunday 19th February.
This service is operated by Kangaroo Island Tourist Services and tickets can be purchased on boarding. Group bookings and provate transfers can be arranged with the following companies. Please arrange directly with them.
Kangaroo Island Transfers - 0427 887 575
Smartcar Australia - 1300 887 121
Kangaroo Island Tourist Services - 08 8553 2657
To book, call 13 13 01 or fill out the enquiry form below
For more information about Kangaroo Island Racing Club and its events, click here.
