About
The Long Lunch will be held in the stables at Tipperary Station, kicking off at 12:00pm on Saturday 22nd August. Early bird tickets will be available from the 1st May.
The event is open to anyone and everyone, we would love to see a diverse and inclusive crowd, however it is strictly an 18+ event.
For all transport information, including bus times and pick-up locations, please refer to the Transport & Tickets section.
Dress Code
The theme of the day is Palms, Pearls & Prosecco.
The event will be held undercover on a sand arena, so please keep this in mind when choosing your footwear
Sponsors, Speakers & Stalls
On the day, you’ll be entertained and have the privilege of hearing from a line up of incredible guest speakers, alongside a fantastic MC guiding the afternoon.
Guests will also have the opportunity to browse a selection of stalls, showcasing a range of businesses and offerings from across the Territory.
This event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, who help bring the day to life. Please be sure to check out our 2026 Sponsors Page, here
MC
Amy Hetherington
We’re delighted to introduce our Master of Ceremonies for our Ladies Day Lunch.
Amy Hetherington
Amy Hetherington is a high energy MC, comedian, business owner and mum from Darwin, Northern Territory.
The energetic, joyful comic has plenty of stories about living in the chaos of the Top End and raising a child in the tropics. She’s sold out shows across the country, including recently on a 20,000km regional tour around outback Australia.
She was the winner of the 2023 Best Comedy Show at FringeWorld Perth, so you know she can tell a few entertaining yarns.
"Instantly likeable with her trademark sass and cracker stories. If all Territorians are this funny, we should all just head North now" ★★★★★ - The Advertiser.
Guest Speakers
Raine Holcombe
We're delighted to introduce one of our guest speakers for our inaugural Ladies Day Long Lunch, Raine.
My name is Raine Holcombe, and I am a born and bred Territorian. I grew up on a crocodile farm, very different to all my school friends who hailed from cattle stations across the North.
This prompted me to pursue agriculture after finishing boarding school, and it has been a strong passion ever since. From starting out as a young first-year Jillaroo to now running multiple businesses with my husband. I enjoy working cattle, campdrafting and spending time out in the stockcamp with our kids.
Still based in the NT, my life has included various roles on cattle stations and contract mustering teams, something that I still have a very strong interest in and hope to be for quite some time yet.
Raine Holcombe
Tammy Kruckow'
We are beyond excited to introduce another amazing guest speaker for out initial Ladies Day, Tammy.
Starting my career as a jillaroo in the NT in 2003, I spent the next 18 years working across various roles, including recruitment and training, and in the station management team. This gave me a firsthand understanding of the challenges and opportunities that shape us.
In 2016, I experienced burnout and learnt just how easy it is to lose connection with who we are while trying to fit in, prove ourselves and care for everyone else.
Top End Leadership in 2020, with a clear purpose—to set people in agriculture up for success through leadership workshops and wellbeing programs.
I’m proud to support an initiative that brings women together for connection, reflection and meaningful conversations.