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Alice Springs Camel Cup

Renowned for being strong willed, cantankerous and not entirely graceful, it is always a good show when camels take to the race track.

At the Alice Springs Camel Cup, held every July in Alice Springs, it is nothing to see a camel sit down mid-race or veer off the track completely if the mood strikes it. This might not do much for the nerves of their handlers but makes for a great day’s entertainment for spectators.

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