Your Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 travel experience starts here.
Experience the race that stops a nation™ in 2025 with Events Travel, the longest-running Official Tourism Operator for the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Immerse yourself in four thrilling race days featuring world-class racing, high fashion, and unforgettable entertainment in Australia’s sporting capital.
Our official Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 packages are now on sale. Enjoy premium experiences across all four race days, with reserved grandstand seating and exclusive hospitality, including access to the iconic Makybe Diva Marquee. Choose from our curated selection of Melbourne’s top hotels and apartments, complemented by luxury coach transfers on Derby Day and Cup Day. Personalise your trip further with optional services including extra nights, flights, transport, sightseeing, travel insurance, and more. We even have an exclusive Mornington Peninsula Winery Tour that will take you on a scenic trip down the coast via luxury coach with two sightseeing stops, two wine tastings and a leisurely two-course lunch with wine at a renowned local restaurant. Whether you’re planning to attend the thrilling Lexus Melbourne Cup Day or relax over multiple race days, our 2025 Melbourne Cup packages will ensure you experience all the action in comfort and style, with official tickets and personalised travel services.
For decades, we’ve proudly connected visitors from around the globe with the magic of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. We look forward to welcoming you to Flemington for the race that stops a nation™ in 2025.
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Experience the race that stops a nation™ with Events Travel at the Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025—one of the world’s premier horse racing events with a storied history dating back to 1861.
Set against the iconic Melbourne skyline at picturesque Flemington Racecourse, the carnival blends elite thoroughbred racing with fashion, gourmet dining, and premium entertainment. Each race day offers a unique experience—from the elegance of Penfolds Victoria Derby Day and excitement of the Lexus Melbourne Cup Day to the vibrant energy of Crown Oaks Day and TAB Champions Stakes Day, a great day out for families. Whether enjoying luxury hospitality, thrilling trackside views, or celebrating with family and friends in General Admission, our official Melbourne Cup 2025 packages promise an unforgettable experience.
Melbourne, Australia’s cultural and sporting capital, is the perfect host city for your carnival getaway. Explore renowned laneways, world-class restaurants, boutique shopping, and beautiful parks in full bloom. Beyond the city, explore Victoria’s stunning highlights, including scenic coastal drives along the Great Ocean Road, vineyard tours through the Yarra Valley, or seaside charm on the Mornington Peninsula.
Whether you’re planning a short race-day visit or an extended Melbourne stay, Events Travel looks forward to welcoming you with our exclusive Melbourne Cup Carnival packages—your ticket to the social and sporting event of the year.
Glenn Hedley,
Director, Events Travel
| Penfolds Victoria Derby Day, Saturday, 1 November 2025 | 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, 4 November 2025 | 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. |
| Crown Oaks Day, Thursday, 6 November 2025 | 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, 8 November 2025 | 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. |
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On Derby Day and Cup Day, packages include return luxury coach transfers from two central Melbourne hotels directly to Flemington Racecourse. Coaches stop inside the racecourse, a short walk to the grandstands and hospitality areas.
On Oaks Day and Stakes Day, we recommend using train services to Flemington. Alternatively, private transfers, water taxis or helicopter transfers from Southbank can be arranged on request.
Comprehensive transport details will be included with your travel documents, ensuring smooth and easy access to Flemington Racecourse.
Melbourne is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city blending contemporary style with an easy-going spirit. Renowned for creative arts, excellent dining, impressive galleries, bustling cafés, boutique shopping, and major sporting events, the city provides countless experiences. Explore hidden laneways adorned with street art in the CBD, or head north for bohemian shopping precincts and authentic Italian cuisine.
Just a short walk or free tram ride from the CBD, you’ll reach iconic sports venues including the MCG and Melbourne Park, home of the Australian Open. Further afield, Melbourne is a gateway to exceptional day trips: within a couple of hours, discover renowned wineries, majestic national parks, charming alpine towns, and stunning coastal drives.
With so much to offer, Melbourne is perfectly suited for your Spring Racing Carnival experience.
November marks springtime in Melbourne—one of the city’s most inviting seasons. Average daytime temperatures range from highs of 23°C to lows of 12°C. With increased sunshine hours and a higher UV index, sunscreen is essential. Weather can vary considerably, so we advise checking forecasts and dressing appropriately. Historically, the Melbourne Cup Carnival has experienced everything from clear sunny days to cooler, overcast conditions—a charmingly unpredictable mix embraced by locals and visitors alike.
Enhance your travel experience. Add extra services to any listed package, or speak with our team about a custom package if you’re after something special. Services are available for individuals, groups, and corporate clients.
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| Accommodation | - Extra nights at featured event hotels - Other accommodation options |
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| Flights | - Domestic and international flights - Route recommendations |
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| Transport | - Airport transfers - Car rental - Other transport |
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| Sightseeing activities | - Tickets to attractions - Guided experiences |
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| Travel insurance | - Tailored policies with Cover-More and Go Insurance |  |
| Extensions | - Complete itineraries - Personalised recommendations |
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The default currency for this event is Australian Dollars (AUD). Payments can also be made in USD, GBP, EUR, or NZD.
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The Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 runs from Saturday, 1 November to Saturday, 8 November. This week-long event includes four exciting race days:
The Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 will be held at Flemington Racecourse, located northwest of Melbourne’s CBD. Flemington Racecourse has been home to the Melbourne Cup Carnival since the inaugural event in 1861, making it one of Australia’s most historic and celebrated sporting venues.
Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 tickets and packages are on sale now. Official travel packages are available through Events Travel, an Official Tour Operator. Enjoy direct access to official tickets, exclusive hospitality suites, and tailored travel services designed to make your experience easy to book and seamless to enjoy.
There are two ways to purchase official Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 tickets:
We offer several types of Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 packages:
Events Travel has been an Official Tourism Operator for Victorian Racing Club and the Melbourne Cup Carnival since 2012 and has proudly helped fans experience the event since 1998.
Booking through an Official Tourism Operator like Events Travel offers several advantages:
As an Official Tourism Operator for the Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025, general admission and reserved grandstand tickets must be purchased as part of a travel package that includes accommodation.
The only tickets available for individual sale are hospitality tickets, which can be purchased as part of a package or on their own.
The best place to stay during the Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 depends on your preferences and race day plans. For most visitors, Melbourne’s CBD is the ideal choice, offering easy access to iconic attractions, world-class dining, premium shopping, and vibrant nightlife.
Your ideal location may depend on which race days you’re attending:
If you’re going to Oaks Day or Stakes Day, staying in the west of the CBD places you closer to Southern Cross Station, the main transport hub for getting to Flemington Racecourse.
If you’re attending Derby Day or Melbourne Cup Day, staying in the east or centre of the CBD, or even Southbank, is a great option, as course transport is included with your package.
Melbourne’s city loop train network and free trams provide easy access from anywhere in the CBD to Southern Cross Station, making travel to Flemington Racecourse convenient.
Our official travel packages feature a curated selection of hotels and apartments across Melbourne, chosen for their location, quality, value, and service. As Melbourne locals with experience helping fans enjoy the Melbourne Cup Carnival since 1994, our expert team can assist you in selecting the perfect accommodation for your trip.
Absolutely! Our expert team can design a fully customised Melbourne Cup Carnival 2025 package, tailored to your preferences. Whether you need official tickets, premium accommodation, hospitality, transport, or exclusive experiences, we’ll create a package that includes everything you want—and nothing you don’t.
Contact our team today to start planning your perfect race week experience.
No, you do not need a separate general admission ticket. Your grandstand ticket includes racecourse entry, and your hospitality ticket also grants racecourse access. However, each ticket type provides access to specific areas on race days, so your experience will depend on the ticket category you have.
The Birdcage is an exclusive, invite-only area featuring partner hospitality suites, and hospitality tickets are generally not available for public or individual sale. However, for groups or corporate clients, we may be able to assist depending on availability.
If you’re interested in a Birdcage experience, contact our team, and we’ll explore any available options.
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