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Enjoy a quick escape to Melbourne to experience Penfolds Victoria Derby Day on Saturday 2 November, one of the most prestigious days of racing with nine group races and four at the elite group 1 level. The fashion stakes are equally high with the commencement of the Fashions on the Field competition. This is the day for classic elegance, which sets the tone of the week. Women typically opt for black and white, while men wear a grey morning suit and pin-stripe pants.

Your package includes two nights accommodation in Melbourne from Friday to Sunday with daily breakfast* and official Melbourne Cup Carnival 2024 tickets to Penfolds Victoria Derby Day in the reserved Lawn Stand, overlooking the Winning Post. Get there on race day with return luxury coach transport from the CBD.

Enhance your experience further with an upgrade to Hill Stand, which is covered, or to a hospitality suite while stocks last. Extend your stay to enjoy more of Melbourne’s attractions including: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Zoo, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne Museum, Melbourne Skydeck, Melbourne Cricket Ground, St Kilda beach, world-class shops, cafés and restaurants. Alternatively, adventure out of the city to explore Victoria’s alluring destinations including: the Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Dalyesford, Healesville and more.

Customise your trip with extra travel services including: other hotel options, extra nights, flights, transport, sightseeing, travel insurance and more.

Book your package today or get in touch to ask any questions.

EARLY-BIRD PRICING TO 12 APR

  • What's included

    • 2 nights accommodation in Melbourne (4-star or 5-star):
      • Check-in: Fri, 1 Nov 2024
      • Check-out: Sun, 3 Nov 2024
      • Daily breakfast*
    • Official Melbourne Cup Carnival 2024 tickets:
      • Penfolds Victoria Derby Day — Sat, 2 Nov 2024
      • Lawn Stand, reserved
    • Luxury coach transport to/from Melbourne and Flemington. Departing two centrally located Melbourne hotels to the centre of Flemington’s racecourse^
    • Personalised booking support and onsite support from our expert team
    • All fees and taxes including GST

     

    *Breakfast not included with apartments including kitchens
    ^ Subject to change. The two hotel departure points are The Langham, Melbourne and Sofitel on Collins
  • Prices

    Prices are per person in $ AUD with all listed inclusions.
    HOTEL RATING ROOM DOUBLE TWIN SINGLE TRIPLE QUAD
    Novotel Melbourne on Collins 4-star Deluxe $639 $639 $979 N/A N/A
    DoubleTree by Hilton Melbourne 4-star Guest Room $669 $669 $1,039 N/A N/A
    Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne 4-star Perkins $709 $709 $1,129 $619 N/A
    voco Melbourne Central 4-star Standard $749 $749 $1,199 N/A N/A
    Mantra 100 Exhibition 4-star One Bedroom Apartment $599 $609 $969 $479 N/A
    Two Bedroom Apartment N/A $829 N/A $659 $569 ($519 FIVE)
    The Langham, Melbourne 5-star Superior $679 $679 $1,049 $599 N/A
    Deluxe River $709 $709 $1,389 $529 N/A
    Next Hotel Melbourne, Curio Collection by Hilton 5-star Next Room $709 N/A $1,129 N/A N/A
    Next Level $729 N/A $1,169 N/A N/A
    Club King (includes Club Access) $789 N/A $1,269 N/A N/A
    Sofitel Melbourne on Collins 5-star Superior $739 $739 $1,149 $679 N/A
    Single means one bed for one person. Double means one bed for two persons. Twin means two separate beds for two persons. Triple means two or three beds for three persons.
    Invoices can be paid in AUD, GBP, USD, EUR or NZD.
  • Ticket upgrades

    This package includes Lawn Stand reserved tickets.

    Flemington Racecourse - Hill Stand and Lawn Stand

    Lawn Stand is uncovered in the first tier of the grandstand opposite the Winning Post, while Hill Stand is covered and in the second tier (both pictured). While Hill Stand does have a roof it also has open sides and an open front, and is therefore still subject to weather. If you would like to be completely out of the weather, please consider upgrading to a hospitality suite which has both indoor and outdoor seating.

    2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival Map

    2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival Map

    Ticket upgrade prices

    For hospitality information, see below.

    TICKET PENFOLDS VICTORIA DERBY DAY LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP DAY VRC OAKS DAY TAB CHAMPIONS STAKES DAY
    Lawn Stand Included by default
    Hill Stand +$78 +$116 +$53 +$53
    The Favourite +$613 +$698 +$545 +$300
    Parade Lounge +$998 +$923 +$745 +$605
    Maybe Diva Marquee +$763 +$963 +$665 +$385
    Skyline Lounge +$953 +$1,018 +$730 +$470
    Skyline Dining +$1,073 +$1,168 +$820 +$530
    The Rose Room +$1,248 +$1,413 +$835 +$500

    Makybe Diva Marquee

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    A marquee fit for champions.

    Take a page from the great horse herself and rise to the top of the entertainment field with a seat in the exquisite Makybe Diva® Marquee.

    Situated in an enviable position that ensures an exclusive spot that offers access to the Flemington Front Lawn, while still being unencumbered by the crowds. Your guests will thrill to this dream location for their own ‘one for the record books’ day at the races.

    Along with a springtime fresh design and full wait service through the day, it’s the experience your customers, colleagues and guests have been dreaming of.

    And when it comes to the very best race viewing possible, the exclusive viewing courtyard or prime seating area in the Lawn Stand will ensure that you will be there when all-new legends emerge.

    Package inclusions

    • Shared marquee with outdoor courtyard
    • Track, Winning Post and city views
    • Access to seating in a dedicated section of the Lawn Stand
    • Three-course plated lunch plus afternoon tea. Morning tea included on Lexus Melbourne Cup Day only.
    • All day drinks package, including beer, wine, sparkling and soft drinks (note: upgraded beverage selection purchased on consumption)
    • Reserved tables (shared for bookings under 10ppl) with waiter service
    • Barista coffee
    • Access to betting facilities
    • Racecourse admission
    • Access to racebooks
    Melbourne Cup Carnival - Makybe Diva Marquee

    Parade Lounge

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    Nowhere gets you closer to the very best of Flemington.

    For true lovers of racing, the only thing that really matters is situating your celebration in direct view of some of the greatest thoroughbreds the world will see this year.

    It’s the perfect way for your guests to see what the Melbourne Cup Carnival is all about!

    Getting up close and personal as the magnificent horses parade past is exactly what you can expect with this all-inclusive offering. We’ve sorted all the details for you – indulge all-day premium grazing, top-quality wines, beers, creative cocktails, and other beverages from your own private bar.

    With such a picture-perfect position to call your own for the entire day, things only get better on the private indoor and outdoor experience, with its super-easy access to the front lawn and the betting ring, there’s never a dull moment in the Parade Lounge.

    We’ve not forgotten to include the views as well – imagine looking out over the Parade Ring from your own private balcony, and the expanse of Flemington’s renowned Front Lawn spread out before you on a sunny Melbourne Cup Carnival day.

    Package inclusions

    • All-inclusive grazing menu provided throughout the day​
    • All day drinks package, including beer, wine, sparkling, soft drinks ​(note: upgraded beverage selection purchased on consumption)
    • Exclusive outdoor area
    • All day entertainment
    • Access to betting facilities ​
    • Parade Ring and track views​
    • Racecourse admission
    • Access to racebooks

    Melbourne Cup Carnival - Parade Lounge

    Other hospitality suite details coming soon.

  • Extra travel services

    Enhance your trip

    Customise your package with extra travel services. Get in touch for a quote, recommendations and options.

    SERVICE WHAT WE OFFER
    Accommodation Book extra nights at our featured event hotels, or add extra nights elsewhere during your trip; including 4-star and 5-star hotels, apartments and retreats.
    Flights Fly domestically or internationally with your favourite airlines. Flights are ticketed in-house as an IATA Travel Agency, with your itinerary managed start-to-finish by our team.
    Travel insurance Highly recommended for all trips, big or small. We issue policies with Cover-More and Go Insurance. All annual policies are 10% off. Travel insurance available to Australian residents or foreign residents visiting Australia (inbound insurance with Cover-More).
    Transport Add car rental (pay on pick-up), airport transfers or other transport journeys throughout your trip.
    Sightseeing and small group tours Book sightseeing, small group tours or cruises with our preferred partners and receive a
    A$150 pp travel credit* (preferred partners include Insight Vacations, Trafalgar Tours, Uniworld, Viking Cruises and more).

    *The A$150 pp travel credit applies for each individual overland tour or cruise booked with our preferred partners to accompany your event travel package. The travel credit is valid for 12 months post trip and can be put towards a listed travel package or extra travel services booked with a listed travel package to any of our major events.
    Other major events Book a travel package or tour to other major events we offer at the same time and receive a discount*.

    * Discount offered on a case-by-case basis.

  • Payments

    The default currency for this event is AUD ($).

    Payments

    The deposit is 25% to confirm your booking (plus any ticket upgrades and extras*).

    The balance of 75% is due by 1 August 2024.

    Bookings made after the balance due date will require full payment to confirm, unless otherwise agreed in writing.

    *If your booking includes extra travel services, different payment terms may apply, to be confirmed on quoting (e.g. flight tickets).

    Invoices can be paid in AUD, GBP, USD, EUR or NZD. If you elect to pay your invoice in a different currency to the event default currency, your invoice will be converted at the daily mid-market rate.

    Payment instructions will be provided on booking.

    If paying an invoice in AUD

    Pay via direct transfer with no fees (including no SWIFT fees or additional bank fees). Or pay using Visa, Mastercard with a 1.7% merchant fee (AMEX is 1.98%).

    If paying an invoice in GBP, USD, EUR or NZD

    Pay via direct transfer with no fees (including no SWIFT fees or additional bank fees). Or pay using Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Google Pay or Apple Pay with a 1.98% merchant fee.

    Events Travel cannot be held liable for, or incur any costs associated with fees charged by your bank or credit card issuer.

  • Help

    If you have any questions about this product or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Please email our reservations team at [email protected] or call +613 5989 7666
See main event page for more information.
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