The Melbourne Cup Birdcage
The Melbourne Cup is an attraction with more than 100,000 spectators from all walks of life. Most of the spectators are seated in the general admission section to be one with the crowd, while others prefer private boxes and lounges. For a more exclusive setting, there are luxurious Melbourne Cup birdcages available to groups. You can have your own private birdcage marquee which you can use to entertain your clients or to host private parties and lunches.
Flemington offers Melbourne Cup Birdcages with a variety of options including a pre-packaged sponsor chalet or customised marquee. These exclusive suites provide its guest the action of the Melbourne Cup while experiencing luxurious comfort.
Each birdcage can accommodate 40 to 80 guests. The interior comfort and features of each birdcage include contemporary hard wall styled chalet with a view deck to watch the live event, cocktail furniture, stools, and lounges, marketing materials placed inside and outside the unit, LCD televisions for race updates and live shows, and special ticket pass for exclusive section in the racetrack. If you wish to have a caterer, the facility staff can accommodate dining options for you. Guests can also choose to dine in fine dining restaurants in and around the race track.
The Melbourne Cup Birdcage suites also offers sponsorship options for companies including race naming rights, national TV exposure, on-course signage and branding, and executive privileges and special ticketing.
The Melbourne Cup official website has all the information that you need regarding accommodation in these birdcages.
Melbourne Cup Marquee Options
Marquee rooms around the Flemington racetrack are available for race day and non-race day functions. These marquees are usually the venues for ball, parties, and victory celebration in conclusion of the annual Melbourne Cup. Let us look at some of the marquee rooms available in Flemington.
Archer Marquee – The Archer Marquee is a top-class dining facility with magnificent views of the winning post, the span of the racecourse and the city skyline. Located in the Hill Enclosure, this marquee offers a great location to view the race in full action.
The facilities in the Archer Marquee include private tote facilities; pamper rooms, LCD and plasma screens, and three-course lunch and afternoon tea from Epicure Catering. The Archer Marquee is a great place to impress your guests and clients while you celebrate Melbourne Cup race day.
Carbine Marquee – The Flemington race course covers a large area, so you can find different marquees with view spots of the race from different angles. The Carbine Marquee offers a unique view of the race course from the banks of the Maribyrnong River. Located at the western end of the race course, this marquee offers a fresh atmosphere for guests.
This Melbourne Cup birdcage option includes buffet lunches with afternoon tea, complimentary drinks, bookmakers and punters’ lounge, and tote facilities. The frontcourt area offers outdoor seats overlooking the Maribyrnong River. From the outdoor area, guests can take a short walk to the Lawn Stand to watch live race action, or if you prefer to stay indoors, large LCD panels will show you the latest action from Flemington.
Champions Cocktail Marquee – The clean urban interior design of the Champions Cocktail Marquee is located amongst the trackside of Elms Precinct. Known for its comfortable al fresco atmosphere, this marquee is a good site for guests who want to have a meet in an intimate setting.
The marquee is also a great place for cocktail parties with its large outdoor courtyard and elegant indoor-outdoor bar. The interiors also include plasma screens, couches, lounge furniture, and cafe tables.
