Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour 2025 | Melbourne Cup Carnival

Applications to host this year’s tour are now open, with destinations across the world invited to share in the magic of the People’s Cup.

The Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour is a key initiative of the VRC, and since its launch in 2003, the iconic three-handled Cup has journeyed across Australia and the world. Covering over one million kilometres, it has visited more than 680 destinations, connected with tens of thousands of people, and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local fundraising efforts.

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Why be a part of Cup Tour?

Our Greatest Community Initiative Creating Meaningful Local Impact

The VRC supports communities to help raise awareness and funds for local, state and national not-for-profit organisations. Each Tour stop empowers regions to support charities, community programs and initiatives that leave a lasting and positive legacy.

Connects and Unites Communities

Being selected as a Cup Tour destination gives your community the rare opportunity to host the Lexus Melbourne Cup and showcase your region on a national stage. We encourage applications from everyone from schools to hospitals, from councils to community groups.

A Truly Iconic Experience with the People’s Cup

Each year a new 18-carat gold Lexus Melbourne Cup is crafted, and we bring it directly to Australian communities in the lead up to the first Tuesday in November. As a Tour destination, you’ll enjoy rare access to the iconic trophy and gain special insights into the history of the race that stops the nation.