Sporting Tours

11/03/2026

🏉 All Blacks vs Springboks 2026 – Be There Live!

Rugby’s fiercest rivalry is heading to South Africa in 2026 — and this is your chance to experience it in person.

The All Blacks take on the reigning world champions in an eight-match tour featuring four franchise games and a massive four-Test series against the Springboks. From the electric atmosphere of Ellis Park Stadium to the spectacular setting of DHL Stadium, this tour promises unforgettable rugby moments.

With Sporting Tours and All Blacks Travel & Hospitality, you’ll enjoy official match access, premium hospitality, and expertly curated travel experiences alongside passionate rugby fans.

2026 Tour Options:
✈️ Rugby’s Greatest Safari | 06 Aug – 06 Sep
🔥 The Grand Rivalry | 21 Aug – 06 Sep (Sold Out)
🌍 The Highveld & Coast | 20 Aug – 30 Aug
🏉 The Dual | 27 Aug – 06 Sep

Short Break Weekenders:
📍 Johannesburg Weekender 1 | 20–23 Aug
📍 Cape Town Weekender 2 | 27–30 Aug
📍 Johannesburg Weekender 3 | 03–06 Sep
📍 Baltimore, USA Weekender | 09–13 Sep

This is more than a rugby tour — it’s the trip of a lifetime for All Blacks fans.

👉 https://ow.ly/fk0n50YsBFh

16/02/2026

🎩 Melbourne Cup Carnival 2026 – Your VIP Experience Awaits! 🏇

Step into the thrill of the Melbourne Cup Carnival with our exclusive escorted tours hosted by Des Coppins & Lisa Allpress! From world-class racing to high-fashion glamour, insider events, and behind-the-scenes access, this is your front-row seat to history.

✨ Phar Lap Tour – 8 Days of Pure Excitement - https://ow.ly/RCBs50Ygl74

3 full days of racing with reserved Hill Stand seats
Exclusive tours, gala dinners & insider experiences
Hosted by racing legends Des, Lisa, Chris & Kel

✨ Kiwi Tour – 5 Days, Maximum Thrill - https://ow.ly/ZIOQ50Ygl71

Perfect for a quick Cup getaway from NZ
Key race days covered with reserved seating
Cup Eve Gala Dinner & post-race celebrations

🔥 Limited spots available – these tours sell out every year!

📩 Book now: [email protected]

09/02/2026

🏁 NOW ON SALE | Best of Bathurst Escorted Tour 2026 🏁
📅 08 – 12 October 2026
🔥 Experience the thrill of “The Mountain” LIVE!

The Repco Bathurst 1000 is the pinnacle of Aussie motorsport… and this is your chance to do it properly. Join our exclusive escorted tour hosted by legendary motorsport expert Willie Kay, and soak up the atmosphere with fellow racing fans across an unforgettable race weekend.

✅ Reserved seat in Grandstand 10
✅ Paddock Pass experience
✅ All transfers throughout
✅ Welcome get-togethers in Sydney & Bathurst
✅ Sporting Tours merchandise
✅ Hosted by Willie Kay (with unmatched insider knowledge & industry contacts)

🏨 Includes:
• 1 night Novotel Darling Harbour (breakfast included)
• 3 nights Mercure Orange

💰 Land Only: $3,139pp twin/double
➕ Single Supplement: $946
✈️ Flights available on request (we’ll price the best options for you!)

⚡ On sale now — limited spots available!
🔗 View more details here: https://ow.ly/gSqZ50Ybgs1

10/12/2025

🏇 VIP WELLINGTON CUP WEEKEND 2026
Hosted by Des Coppins & Lisa Allpress
30 January – 1 February | From $1,060pp

The ultimate summer racing escape is back — and you’re invited.
👇 Full details below…

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
• 2 nights at Rydges Wellington
• Full daily breakfast
• Return race-day transfers
• Shared Corporate Box at Trentham
– Platter on arrival
– Buffet lunch + dessert afternoon tea
– Race book & pen
– Cash bar
– Hosted all day by Des & Lisa
• Post-Cup Drinks & Canapés back at Rydges (exclusive to our group)

PRICING:
$1,060pp Twin/Double
$1,340 Single

Extra Nights:
$140pp Twin/Double • $280 Single

Make 2026 your year to enjoy the Wellington Cup in VIP style.
📩 Email [email protected] or call us to secure your place.

Sporting tours offers packages to the world's most popular sporting events, whether it's rugby, soccer, motor racing or any other event contact us.

09/12/2025

FA Cup Third Round

Draw made & fixtures set - Nothing beats knockout football. Which giants will slip up against the underdogs? And who will ease through? The draw is done and Premier League & Championship clubs now know their opponents.

It’s shaping up to be a thrilling round: Fulham will host Middlesbrough, while Aston Villa face a historically tough trip to London. We’ve listed some key match-ups for you below, but there’s plenty more to explore. Prices are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Manchester City VS Exeter City from $169pp
Tottenham Hotspur VS Aston Villa from $315pp
Liverpool VS Barnsley from $385pp
Fulham VS Middlesbrough from $255pp
Manchester United VS Brighton from $325pp
West Ham United VS Queens Park Rangers from $169pp

FA Cup Semi Final 1 - from $1,169pp
FA Cup Semi Final 2 - from $1,150pp

FA Cup Final - from $3,225pp

Contact us today!

08/12/2025

🏁 What a Season in F1! 🏁

Huge congratulations to Lando Norris, crowned 2025 World Champion after a breathtaking finale at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The season came down to the wire, with Lando holding his nerve to clinch the title by just two points — what a performance! 🏆

The battles on track this year, from Max Verstappen’s daring drives to Oscar Piastri’s stunning podiums, made 2025 one for the history books. And seeing McLaren return to championship glory for the first time since 2008? Absolutely incredible.

Now we look forward to the 2026 season kicking off in Melbourne.

08/11/2025

✨ From Countryside Charm to Flemington Elegance – Two Perfect Days in Victoria ✨

After the excitement of the Melbourne Cup, our travellers enjoyed a day designed entirely for choice — whether that meant a leisurely pace, scenic indulgence, or racing thrills.

🍷 Wine enthusiasts explored the Yarra Valley, tasting fine wines at Helen & Joey Estate, historic St Hubert’s, and Fergusson Winery - where a relaxed grazing lunch capped off a day of indulgence.

🐎 Racing fans kept the momentum alive at the Kyneton Cup, soaking up the friendly country racing atmosphere, while others visited Living Legends to meet retired champions like Brew, Efficient, and Apache Cat - a heartwarming highlight for horse lovers.

Then came Crown Oaks Day - a celebration of fashion, fun, and phenomenal racing at Flemington! 💐
Our group embraced the colour and creativity of Ladies Day, enjoying another spectacular day at the track before gathering for a special farewell evening - sharing stories, laughter, and a toast to an unforgettable Melbourne Cup experience.

🎩 From boutique wineries to country racing, from Flemington flair to heartfelt goodbyes - it’s been a tour to remember!

👉 Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/oqRk50XoOqo

05/11/2025

✨ Melbourne Cup Eve & Cup Day – What a Ride! 🏆🍾

The rain may have spoiled our Bowls morning, but it couldn’t dampen our spirits! Our Cup Eve Gala Dinner was a night to remember — great food, lively company, and fantastic insights from Des Coppins, Lisa Allpress, and Michael Walker. With Des’s famous $1,000 Celebration Bet and the Cup Sweepstake, the excitement for race day was sky-high!

Then came Lexus Melbourne Cup Day — the fashion, the colour, the atmosphere at Flemington was simply electric. Whether you backed the winner or not, it was an unforgettable day of racing and celebration, capped off perfectly with our post-Cup get-together.

Read more here - https://ow.ly/Zcoa50XmWlx 🐎✨

02/11/2025

🚨 Our Phar Lap Melbourne Cup Tour is underway! 🏇✨

From Derby Day thrills at Flemington to behind-the-scenes visits with racing legends, the tour is off to an unforgettable start.

Want to see all the action, photos, and what’s coming next on our Melbourne Cup adventure? Click the link to follow the story in real-time! 👇
https://ow.ly/qBVN50Xlx5h

"Join our Phar Lap Melbourne Cup Tour! Discover racing thrills, fashion, behind-the-scenes experiences, and unforgettable Melbourne Cup adventures."

24/10/2025

Help Shape Our 2026 Cox Plate & Melbourne Cup Tours! 🏇

For the first time ever, the WS Cox Plate will be run at Flemington in 2026 — a history-making moment we’re excited to be part of!

We’ve drafted a few early tour ideas combining the Cox Plate, Bendigo Cup, Derby Day, and Melbourne Cup — and we’d love your feedback.

Tentative Tours:

Via Sistena – 4 Days: Cox Plate weekend at Flemington (Oct 23–26)

Saintly – 7 Days: Cox Plate + Bendigo Cup (Oct 23–29)

Makybe Diva – 10 Days: Cox Plate, Bendigo Cup & Derby Day (Oct 23–Nov 1)

Sunline – 13 Days: Cox Plate, Bendigo Cup, Derby Day & Melbourne Cup (Oct 23–Nov 4)

Winx – 16 Days: Cox Plate → Melbourne Cup & Oaks Day (Oct 23–Nov 6)

Kiwi – 5 Days: Melbourne Cup only (Current Tour, Oct 31–Nov 6)

Phar Lap – 8 Days: Extended Melbourne Cup (Current Tour, Oct 30–Nov 6)

💬 Share your thoughts here: https://ow.ly/yEjk50XhkOo

Your feedback will help finalise our 2026 tours
being there is everything!

– The Sporting Tours Team

07/10/2025

🏁 McLaren Take the Crown in Singapore – Next Stop, Abu Dhabi! 🏆

What a night at the Singapore Grand Prix! Under the city lights, McLaren sealed the deal to become the 2025 Constructors’ Champions – a season packed with drama, pace, and pure racing brilliance.

But it’s not over yet… The grand finale awaits at Yas Marina, where the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will bring the curtain down on another unforgettable F1 season – all under those iconic lights.

🔥 2026 F1 Packages are on sale now! Secure your spot at the world’s most thrilling circuits before they’re gone. Contact us today! https://ow.ly/HpbR50X81tc