Derby Express
2 nights (1-3 Nov), daily breakfast, official tickets to Penfolds Victoria Derby Day, return luxury coach transport and more.
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Your Melbourne Cup Carnival 2024 travel experience starts here.
Join us at Flemington Racecourse over four unique race days to experience the excitement, glamour and fun of Melbourne Cup Carnival 2024. The carnival includes Penfolds Victoria Derby Day, Lexus Melbourne Cup Day, VRC Oaks Day and TAB Champions Stakes Day, each with their own traditions and styles.
Our official Melbourne Cup Carnival 2024 packages are on sale now including; official tickets (general admission, Lawn Stand and Hill Stand), hospitality (Makybe Diva Marquee, Parade Lounge and others), handpicked 4-star and 5-star hotels, luxury coach transport, train tickets, champagne breakfasts and our private and exclusive Mornington Peninsula Winery Tour. Enhance your trip further with extra travel services including extra nights, flights, transport, sightseeing, travel insurance and extensions to other destinations. Our 2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival packages offer direct access to official tickets and hospitality, plus a host of additional travel services to ensure you have an unforgettable travel experience to Flemington. Browse our selection of packages to enjoy any day of the 2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival, a combination of days, or for the most discerning racing enthusiasts, all days with our Ultimate Carnival Experience package. Or design your own customised package with our expert team.
We’ve been helping fans experience Melbourne Cup Carnival since 1994 and look forward to welcoming you to Flemington for The Race That Stops a Nation™.
Ready to experience MCC2024? Book your trip today with the longest running Official Tourism Operator.
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The Melbourne Cup Carnival transcends a mere horse race; it’s a four-day spectacle of sport, fashion, gastronomy and entertainment, that captivates families and enthusiasts alike.
Run during Melbourne’s vibrant spring, and often referred to as Spring Racing, the Carnival unfolds over a week featuring four race days: Penfolds Victoria Derby Day, Lexus Melbourne Cup Day, VRC Oaks Day, and TAB Champions Stakes Day. Each race day offers a unique experience with distinct themes, dress guidelines, racing categories and activities.
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day is the jewel of the Carnival, drawing over 100,000 fans to Flemington to witness the A$8 million Lexus Melbourne Cup, a globally celebrated 3200m race that shapes the legacies of trainers, jockey’s and horses alike.
Melbourne is the perfect host city for The Race That Stops a Nation™. It’s Australia’s sporting capital, and offers an eclectic mix of experiences from exceptional dining and shopping to world-class attractions. Opt for a luxury hotel along the Yarra River, savour meals at sought-after restaurants, and indulge in the Crown Entertainment Complex or immerse yourself within the National Gallery of Victoria’s acclaimed exhibitions.
Conveniently, Flemington is a stone’s throw from the city centre, and the broader Melbourne area brims with attractions – trendy bars, serene beaches, esteemed wineries, scenic drives, and a rich arts scene.
Extend your journey further with a coastal drive down the Great Ocean Road or a visit to a brewery along the Mornington Peninsula’s rugged coast, once stables for the legendary Makybe Diva. Experience the Mornington Peninsula’s famous wineries on our included Winery Tour, an option for many of our packages.
Since 1994, we’ve been crafting unforgettable Melbourne Cup Carnival experiences for visitors worldwide. Whether you’re a newcomer or a seasoned guest, our official travel packages offer superb value to enjoy the festivities, the city and beyond.
Whichever race day or combination you choose, we look forward to helping you make the most of your travel experience to Flemington and Melbourne — the city that we are proud to call home.
Join us in Melbourne this November for the 2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Glenn Hedley,
Director, Events Travel
| Penfolds Victoria Derby Day, Saturday, 2 November 2024 | One of the most prestigious days of racing with nine group races, four at the elite group 1 level including the Penfolds Victoria Derby, Australia’s premier staying classic for three-year olds. 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. |
| Lexus Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday, 5 November 2024 | The focal point of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, there’s nothing quite like being there as over 100,000 fans erupt as the race unfolds. The excitement slowly builds to its 3pm fever pitch when everything at the track comes to a stop for 200 heart-pounding seconds. Each year, a new chapter is written, a new legend is made and a new dream comes true in the quest to win Australia’s most famous sporting trophy. |
| VRC Oaks Day, Thursday, 7 November 2024 | Known as the style day of the carnival and commonly called ‘Ladies Day’, women of all ages come together dressed in their most feminine ensemble. The winner of the Myer Fashions on the Field is announced, reinforcing its importance on the fashion calendar. The racing highlight is the Group 1 Oaks, the classic for three-year old fillies over 2500m. |
| TAB Champions Stakes Day, Saturday, 9 November 2024 | The Melbourne Cup Carnival concludes with TAB Champions Stakes Day, featuring Victoria’s premier 1600m event, the Group 1 Stakes. TAB Champions Stakes Day is the fastest growing race day for the four day carnival with crowds topping 80,000 in recent years. It is also recognised as the carnival’s family day, with the focus on family fun and an abundance of free activities available for children. |
Melbourne is a dynamic, cosmopolitan city that combines cutting-edge style with a relaxed and carefree spirit. Celebrated for its creative arts, world-class dining, stunning galleries, cozy cafes, boutique shops, and spectacular sports events, the city offers a wealth of experiences. In the heart of the CBD, explore hidden laneways filled with vibrant street art, and just to the north, discover bohemian shopping strips and some of the finest Italian cuisine outside Italy. A short stroll or complimentary tram ride from the CBD takes you to the world-renowned MCG and Melbourne Park, home of the Australian Open. For the intrepid traveller, Melbourne is a treasure trove of opportunities: within just an hour or two, you can find enchanting wineries, majestic National Parks, charming alpine towns, and breathtaking coastal drives. With its myriad offerings, Melbourne is the ideal backdrop for your dream Spring Racing adventure.
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| 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. |
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The balance of 75% is due by 1 August 2024.
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The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is the oldest and most visited gallery in Australia. The gallery is home to more than 70,000 works from international and local artists; ranging from contemporary art to historic exhibitions. With temporary international exhibitions also on display, there really is something to please everyone at NGV.
Established in 1867, South Melbourne Market is your quintessential village market, home to a plethora of artisanal traders. Here you can find fresh produce including locally caught seafood, and an array of bakeries, delicatessens, florists and eateries! It's a foodie haven and well worth a visit.
Under two hours from Melbourne is the scenic Great Ocean Road and world famous Twelve Apostles, accessible via a quick day trip, but best explored over a few days with a rental car and stops in Torquay, Anglesea and Lorne.
Melbourne is home to world-renowned street art. Most notable is Hosier Lane, just off Flinders Street and Flinders Lane, where you'll be amazed by years of compounding art with history and walking tours available.
Less than an hour from Melbourne is the famous Yarra Valley wine region. The region is home to breathtaking scenery and activities for all ages including Yarra Valley Chocolate Factory, Healesville Sanctuary and an abundance of world-class wineries. It's well-worth a day trip or over-night stay.
A short tram ride from Melbourne's CBD is the seaside town of St Kilda. The foreshore is buzzing with walkers, kite-surfers and swimmers with cafes and restaurants offering trendy beach-front refreshments. It's the perfect setting for a relaxing afternoon.
Melbourne Cup Carnival 2024 is confirmed to start on Saturday, 2 November 2024 and finish Saturday, 9 November 2024. It is a week long carnival with four race days.
Melbourne Cup Carnival is always held at Flemington Racecourse, to Melbourne’s north west. Getting there is easy via car, coach or train; or for intrepid travellers enjoy a boat ride up the Maribyrnong River or a helicopter ride from the CBD.
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day will be held on Saturday, 2 November 2024.
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day will be held on Tuesday, 5 November 2024.
VRC Oaks Day will be held on Thursday, 7 November 2024.
TAB Champions Stakes Day will be held on Saturday, 9 November 2024.
Melbourne Cup Carnival 2024 tickets will go on sale to the General Public in early 2024. Our official 2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival packages are on sale now and include access to grandstand tickets, hospitality and a host of other travel services, ensuring guests an easy and unforgettable travel experience.
You have two ways to buy tickets and hospitality to Melbourne Cup Carnival 2024:
Our official Melbourne Cup Carnival 2024 packages are on sale now.
Choose from individual race day packages covering one race day, combinations of two or more race days, or for discerning racing enthusiasts, we have a package that includes all four race days to enjoy all of the variety that the Melbourne Cup Carnival offers.
Or you can design a customised package with our team, with exactly what you need and nothing you don’t.
All packages are customisable with extra travel services.
Yes, Events Travel is the longest running Official Tourism Operator for Melbourne Cup Carnival. We first started helping fans travel to Melbourne Cup Carnival in 1994.
No you don’t require two tickets. If you have a grandstand ticket or a hospitality ticket, that ticket alone will grant you access to Flemington and all unreserved areas, you do not need two tickets.
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