The Tatts Finke Desert Race is an off-road, multi-terrain two-day race for bikes and cars through desert country from Alice Springs to the small Aputula (Finke) community.
The race is held each year on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June. “Finke” as it is commonly known, is one of the biggest annual sporting events in the Northern Territory and has the reputation of being one of the most difficult off-road courses in one of the most remote places in the world.
Finke is unique and the most fun you can have with a helmet on!
Day 1 - DCOH Darwin Guineas Race Day 2025
Sat 5 Jul 2025, 11.00am | Darwin Turf Club, NT
The Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival kicks off with DCOH Darwin Guineas Day on Saturday, 5 July 2025. more »
Get TicketsDay 2 - AUFS Chief Minister's Cup Day 2025
Sat 12 Jul 2025, 11.00am | Darwin Turf Club, NT
AUFS Chief Minister’s Cup Day on Saturday, 12 July is Day 2 of the Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival. more »
Get TicketsDay 3 - Ladies' Day 2025
Wed 16 Jul 2025, 11.00am | Darwin Turf Club, NT
WE’RE TURNING ON one of the most beloved days of the Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival – Ladies’ Day on Wednesday, 16 Jul 2025. more »
Get TicketsDay 4 - Ladbrokes NT Derby Day 2025
Sat 19 Jul 2025, 11.00am | Darwin Turf Club, NT
It’s party time at the Darwin Turf Club and WE’RE TURNING IT ON! more »
Get TicketsDay 5 - TAB Metric Mile Day 2025
Sat 26 Jul 2025, 11.00am | Darwin Turf Club, NT
Day 5 of the Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival is the TAB Metric Mile Day on Saturday, 26 July 2025. more »
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