Horse Racing

The Melbourne Cup is the most celebrated racing event in Australia and the richest thoroughbred handicap race in the world, and Melbourne Cup lunches and other Melbourne Cup events take place all over Australia on race day each year. Tens of thousands of eager spectators, punters and other racing enthusiasts gather at the picturesque Flemington Racecourse or just at home with friends. On the first Tuesday of November every year, people all over the country cheer on the champion field of contenders competing for not only lucrative prize money, but also the honour and prestige associated with a Cup victory.

Flemington is unarguably the place to be to get in on the racing, fashion and betting action that the Melbourne Cup is famous for. Unfortunately not all of us are lucky enough to be able to attend this esteemed event. So where are the other hot spots in Australia to go and celebrate the “race that stops a nation” and enjoy all the festivities and frivolities associated with Melbourne Cup Day?

Hundreds of clubs, racetracks, restaurants and other locations host their own exciting and entertaining Melbourne Cup lunches and events. On this page we will detail the most popular places you can watch the Melbourne Cup in each Australian state.

If you are hosting a Melbourne Cup event this year and would like your details featured here please contact us.

2010 Melbourne Cup Lunches & Events

Sydney & New South Wales

• Melbourne Cup Day at Rosehill Gardens – Sydney Turf Club
  For a Melbourne Cup day that is full of entertainment and excitement, head to Rosehill Racecourse. The day will include five picnic races, bookmakers & TAB facilities and all of the action live from Flemington on more than 400 screens around the track. You can also support the stars of the future as junior jockeys and their ponies take to the course in the day’s signature event, the Pony Express.

Brisbane & Queensland

• Brisbane Racing Club – Eagle Farm Racecourse
  Experience the fun and excitement of the Melbourne Cup in Brisbane at the Eagle Farm Racecourse – live racing, live music and entertainment, plus all of the action from Flemington live on hundreds of screens around the course.
• Gold Coast Turf Club
  What better way to watch the race that stops the nation than amongst the excitement and action of live racing at the Gold Coast Turf Club? Spoil yourself and guests with our function and dining packages, or get amongst the action with our lawn party with live music! Catch the race on our huge screen TV’s around the course, and enjoy our sensational view of the Surfers Paradise skyline.
• Toowoomba Turf Club
  It’s that time of year again when the Melbourne Cup strikes the Toowoomba Turf Club. Come and enjoy an afternoon of live racing action, fashions on the field and live music, or even book a trackside marquee. There’s nothing like a day at the races!

Adelaide & South Australia

• SAJC – Allan Scott Park Morphettville
  Adelaide’s biggest Melbourne Cup party! Soak up the racing, fashion, fun and entertainment at Allan Scott Park Morphettville on Melbourne Cup Day – Adelaide’s premier racing destination. Take your pick of the options, from general admission to picnic sites to private rooms and marquees.

Canberra & ACT

• MELBOURNE CUP
  The iconic Melbourne cup will be celebrated in Canberra at Thoroughbred Park, where you can enjoy all the action both on and off the track. 7 local races as well as vision of the big race on the super screen will ensure you wont miss a minute of the colour and excitement that is the Melbourne Cup. Hospitality packages are available and designed to suit all budgets and requirements. The Myer Fashions on the field is a must for any fashionista with catagories including the Classic Ladies, Classic Mens and Classic Couples racewear. Entry Adults $30. Visit www.thoroughbredpark.com.au for more information.

Perth & Western Australia

• Yellowglen Melbourne Cup Day at Ascot
  Perth’s biggest Melbourne Cup day celebration will be at Ascot Racecourse where you will be able to enjoy the thoroughbred racing, fun, fashion and entertainment of the “race that stops a nation”.