The SeaLink Kangaroo Island Racing Carnival is a three-day celebration of racing, entertainment, and food and wine from Thursday 20 to Saturday 22 February 2020 at Cygnet River Racecourse. SeaLink is offering punters the best seats in the house with a range of Kangaroo Island Cup day packages.

The SeaLink Kangaroo Island Racing Carnival features two exciting race days, the first on Thursday February 20 followed by the main race day, the KI Cup, on Saturday February 22.

“The KI Cup just keeps getting bigger and better each year. The carnival brings with it a real party and racing atmosphere with the hotly contested fashions on the field competition and the fully-inclusive KI Cup Long Lunch Trackside Marquee.” Says Julie-Anne Briscoe, SeaLink Marketing Manager.

SeaLink is offering Kangaroo Island Cup Day packages departing from Adelaide, Cape Jervis, Penneshaw and American River for Saturday February 22.

The Full Day Race Package departing Adelaide includes morning coach pick-up and evening set down at selected Adelaide hotels, return SeaLink ferry, return transfers to the Cygnet River Racetrack and a general admission ticket. The package is priced at $189 per adult and $86 per child.

For those travelling from Cape Jervis the Full Day Race package is priced at $141 per adult and $62 per child and includes return SeaLink ferry, return transfers to the Cygnet River Racetrack and a general admission ticket.

For locals or those holidaying on Kangaroo Island the Full Day Race Package includes return race day transfers and a general admission ticket. Departing from Penneshaw the package is priced at $57 per adult and $18 per child, departing from American River the package is priced at $53 per adult and $16 per child.

The Full Day Race Package with Long Lunch is the perfect way to celebrate the SeaLink Kangaroo Island Cup day in style. Upgrade the Full Day Package for only an extra $199 per person and spend the day enjoying large grazing tables on arrival and a delicious two-course lunch accompanied by Dudley Wines and a selection of beers and soft drink. The Long Lunch Package also includes a racebook and the marquee will offer private betting facilities and screens.  

For the best Kangaroo Island Cup experience an extended stay before or after the carnival is the only way to see Kangaroo Island's fascinating wildlife, spectacular coastal scenery and landscapes, pristine beaches and breathtaking attractions like Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch.

SeaLink offer a range of wildlife, food and wine and nature-based day tours and two to five-night self-drive packages. There is something for everyone and tours can easily be combined with a race day package for the ultimate holiday adventure.

For further information and bookings visit https://www.sealink.com.au/specials/ki-cup/

-ENDS-

For Further information and bookings please contact: T: 13 13 01 from within Australia or +61 8 8202 8688 from overseas, email: bookings@sealink.com.au or visit:www.sealink.com.au

For media enquiries contact: Brooke Tolar, PR Manager SeaLink South Australia, M: 0411 553 246, Email: pr@captaincook.com.au

About SeaLink Travel Group

SeaLink Travel Group is one of Australia's most dynamic travel companies, bringing the nation's best tourism and transport experiences to the world. With more than 1,600 passionate staff across the country, we deliver fantastic services to more than eight million customers annually.  With a vessel fleet of 80 and a coach fleet of 62 vehicles, our Adelaide-based company has undergone a remarkable period of growth, emerging as a significant player on the national tourism and transport scene.

At SeaLink, we believe travel is about connecting people, sharing experiences and creating brilliant memories.  Our operations extend across New South Wales, Queensland, the Northern Territory, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania, including:

• Cruises, ferry and charter services on Sydney Harbour, Swan River and on the Murray River
• Passenger, vehicle and freight ferry services from Kangaroo Island to the South Australian mainland, North Stradbroke Island and Southern Moreton Bay Islands to south-east Queensland and from Bruny Island to the Tasmanian mainland
• Resort accommodation, restaurants, touring and ferry services on Fraser Island, Queensland
• Day tours, extended touring and charter operations on Kangaroo Island and on the South Australia mainland
• Passenger ferry services in Townsville, Darwin and Perth
• Lunch and dinner cruises on the Swan River and on Sydney Harbour
• Ferry and barging services in south-east Queensland and Gladstone
• Exclusive 4WD foreign language adventure-based tours
• Retail travel agencies in Adelaide and Townsville
• Tour wholesaling to the travel trade
• Adventure, accommodation and bistro at Vivonne Bay, Kangaroo Island

SeaLink successfully listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in October 2013 (ASX:SLK).