17 - 19 July 2026

AN OUTBACK ADVENTURE

What to Experience

Discover all the experiences over the 3 days of our famous Melbourne Cup of Camel Races...

The Camel Racing!

2 Days of professional camel racing!  The 1200m Cup Final is the most prestigious camel race to win in Australia!

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Camel Rides

Affordable camel rides are available all weekend.

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Australian Ride on Mower Race

The annual hotly contested event full of hilarity and a greatly competitive nature!

Helicopter Rides

Scenic Rides across Boulia from the Racecourse

Campfires

Campfires are permitted at your campsite and the locals even donate  free firewood left around the grounds.

Crack-up Sisters

The Crack-up Sisters are a a hilarious highlight!  See their scheduled shows, plus join their fun & games between the camel races on the racetrack.

Camel Tagging

This hilarious competition is completely unique to Boulia!

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Truck Pull

NEW in 2025, get your team of 5 together for the ultimate test of strength

Boots & Jocks Race

A race for the bravest humans, dress code is strictly boots and jocks ONLY

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Camel Yards

See the camels up close in the yards (not too close though!) and you may even get the chance to ask a question to the trainers and handlers. 

Kids Fun

Amusements available Saturday and Sunday. Purchase an armband for Unlimited Rides

Live Entertainment

Live entertainment Friday & Saturday nights!

Fun Between Races

Put your hand up to get on the racetrack between camel races for silly games and fun (tug-o-war, tunnel ball, sack race and more)

Boulia Kids Camel Race

On Sunday watch the cute local Boulia school kids race on the track in their own camel costumes.

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Hear the Jockeys & Trainers

After the race finals hear the jockeys interviewed on the track by our race caller.  Also Friday night listen to the camel trainers Q&A session.

*Min Min Light*

...and keep your eyes on the skies for the mysterious Min Min Light!  Note: image is actual eyewitness photo.

Yabby Races

Join in the fun of the Sunday afternoon yabby races.

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The Bar

See you at the bar for a cold one. Our races bar overlooks the racetrack and night-time entertainment on the track.

Fireworks

Fireworks Extravaganza Saturday night!

Our Event Partners

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