Melbourne Cup Day may only score Melbournians a public holiday, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get in on the celebrations, too! Check out our full round-up of Melbourne Cup Day festivities…
LIVE ON-TRACK RACING AT AQUIS PARK HOME OF THE GOLD COAST TURF CLUB
Tuesday November 5, from 11am – 5pm
Aquis Park, Home of the Gold Coast Turf Club, is the only place on the Gold Coast where you can watch live on-track racing action and the Melbourne Cup on the big screen! Celebrate Melbourne Cup like a high roller in The Gold Coast Turf Club Event Centre, which boasts a grazing menu, four-hour beverage package, live entertainment, tote facilities and front row seats to all the action with plenty of indoor and outdoor cocktail seating to mingle. Trackside there’s Fashions on the Field, Men’s Grooming Parlour, Ladies Pony Bar, Garden Bar and much more!
How much: $180 per person for the all-inclusive Event Centre package. Book online HERE
THE HOTTEST NEWCOMER TO THE GOLD COAST MELBOURNE CUP DAY SCENE
Tuesday November 5 from 11.30am – 3pm + After Party
It’s possibly the hottest ticket in town for Melbourne Cup Day this year – the slick new restaurant and bar, Miss Moneypenny’s Broadbeach is set to attract a suite of corporate types, socialites, the odd celebrity cameo and an all-round sophisticated crowd for the race that stops a nation! Delivering a welcome drink on arrival, a sensational three-course a la carte menu crafted by acclaimed chef Braden White, fashion parades, all the racing action, Fashions on the Field and an epic Cup Day After Party from 3pm with live entertainment from The Groove Academy – this is one not to be missed! Miss Moneypenny’s Broadbeach combines sleek design, service swagger and knock-out dining that’s sure to box you a Melbourne Cup trifecta! Giddy Up!
How much: $155 per person. To book email info@thegtg.com.au or call 07 5655 0785.
www.missmoneypennysbroadbeach.com
The Pink Melbourne Cup SUAVÉ Cocktail Affair
Tuesday November 5 from 11am – 3pm + After Party
It’s the sassiest Melbourne Cup cocktail party the city has ever seen held within the iconic pink palace which is The Pink Flamingo Spiegelclub. Saunter down the pink turf with a glass of bubbly in hand before indulging in delicious canapes and food stations catered by the crew from The Collective Catering. Let’s be honest, size does matter! So, they’ll be streaming all the racing action live on their huge 10 metre theatre screen in air-conditioned comfort. And if that’s not exciting enough, the sexy squad from The Pink Flamingo’s resident show SUAVE will also tease and tantalise with a host of pop-up dance, cirque and acrobatic performances throughout the day. Then, strap in for the after-party from 3pm till late when the doors will open to the public for the TABOO Melbourne Cup After Party! It’s Melbourne Cup like you’ve never seen it before, it’s The Pink Melbourne Cup SUAVE Cocktail Party!
How much: $69 per person – substantial canapes and food stations from The Collective Catering and on arrival a Petit Cordon by Mumm Champagne or Corona Beer // $99 per person – all the above PLUS a 4-hr beverage package which includes: Petit Cordon Champagne, Mud House Sauvignon Blanc, Petaluma Chardonnay, St. Hallett Garden of Eden Shiraz, Days of Rosé, Corona beer, soft drink, juice. Tickets on sale now HERE.
TONNES OF FLEMINGTON FUN AT STINGRAY
Tuesday November 5 from 12pm – 3pm
This year, QT Gold Coast is bringing the hustle and bustle of Flemington to Stingray. From games on the lawn to the serious business of the races, to fashion on the fields and free-flowing champagne. From an Oyster and Caviar station to Willy Wonka inspired dessert bar – they have it all. A day where you dress to impress, flirt with colour and sip to luxury with interactive food stations and a premium beverage package for three hours. And if that’s not enough, every guest will receive a glass of GH Mumm Champagne on arrival from the pop-up bar!
How much: $129 per person. Book online HERE
MELBOURNE CUP IN THE SKY
Tuesday November 3 from 12noon – 3pm
Raise your pinkies and enjoy the excitement of Melbourne Cup from Level 21 at RACV Royal Pines Resort’s Videre. Elevate your senses with an exquisite high tea including a three-hour beverage package – very la-di-da darling! Watch all the live racing action and kiss the lucky ticket in the hopes of taking home sweepstakes and door prizes.
How much: $99 per person. Book online HERE
A CLASSIC MELBOURNE CUP LUNCH AT BAZAAR
Tuesday November 5 from 12pm – 3pm
The ultimate lunch event for Melbourne Cup devotees! Prepare yourself for ample glamour, an indulgent feast with an array of seafood and champagne… bottles and bottles of Champagne in fact, including a complimentary glass of Mumm Champagne on arrival and a three-hour premium beverage package which will include Petit Cordon. Of course, it wouldn’t be Melbourne Cup without awards for the best dressed and all the racing action on the big screen. And the party doesn’t stop there! Head into Stingray Lounge following lunch and you never know just who you might run into. This one is a Gold Coast favourite for sure!
How much: $149 per person or $140 per person when booking a table of 10. Get your tickets HERE
or, for group bookings, please email bookings_qtgoldcoast@evt.com or call 07 5584 1240. For enquiries call 07 5584 1200 or email bookings_qtgoldcoast@evt.com
THE PALMY TRIFECTA AT THE COLLECTIVE PALM BEACH
Tuesday November 5 from 12pm – 4pm
The Collective Palm Beach are boxing the trifecta for a Melbourne Cup Spring Fling! Celebrate Melbourne Cup at our favourite southern haunt, offering stylish alfresco surrounds, a brilliant four-course lunch and a glass of bubbly on arrival. There will also be Fashions on the Field, live racing action on a huge 4 metre screen, live music and a DJ to finish of the afternoon with a good old fashion boogie! Go get em’ you good thang!
How much: $99 per person. Book online HERE
SEAFOOD BUFFET ON CUP DAY
Tuesday November 5 from 12pm – 3pm
Join in the spring carnival fun at RACV Royal Pines Resort’s Kalinda Restaurant. Indulge in a freshly prepared seafood buffet lunch and a three-hour drinks package while overlooking the resorts tropical pool and soaking up the best of Cup Day in a quintessentially Queensland setting. Watch all the live action and try your luck with sweepstakes and great door prizes.
How much: $110 per person. Book online HERE
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