Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival - Race Day Cruising Package
- Location:Melbourne, Australia
- Duration:9 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:3013MELCUP
Join in the fun and action of the Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival with a Melbourne river cruise to Flemington Racecourse. Enjoy all the excitement of Stakes Day,The Derby, Oaks Day and the infamous Melbourne Cup, the race that stops a nation!
Highlights
- Join the Melbourne Spring Carnival Racing festivities
- Full-day cruising tour including pickup and drop off from Flemington Racecourse
- Enjoy morning and afternoon tea, gourmet lunch including a selection of Australian wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
Cruise the Yarra River to Flemington aboard a decorated cruiser. You’ll be welcomed aboard with a glass of Australian sparkling wine, and during the cruise enjoy morning and afternoon tea, a gourmet buffet lunch and unlimited drinks. Study the form guide on the sun deck or just relax and admire the views. The fun doesn't stop when the races have finished, as the party continues with entertainment by our onboard DJ as you travel back to the Waterfront City Marina.
Schedule Details
Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival - Race Day Cruising Package
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- Waterfront City Marina, Melbourne
9.30am Melbourne Cup and Derby Day – please board at 9.00am
10.15am Oaks Day – please board at 9.30am Duration:
9 hours (approx.)
Return details:Depart Flemington Racecourse
5:30pm for all race days, returning to the Waterfront City Marina at 6.15pm
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Additional Information
- A decorated cruiser for the entire race day, docked adjacent to the entrance gate
- Return cruise to Flemington Racecourse from the Waterfront City
- Morning and Afternoon Tea
- Selection of standard Australian red, white and sparkling wines, heavy and light beer, basic spirits, soft drinks, mineral water and orange juice (premium Australian wines will be served on Melbourne Cup and Oaks Day only)
- Gourmet stand up buffet including a selection of the freshest seafood, cold platters, salads and desserts
- Television monitors for race viewing on board
- Souvenir race book
- Entertainment on the return transfer
- Entrance fees into Flemington Racecourse
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children aged 15 years and under are not permitted on Oaks Day, Derby Day and Melbourne Cup cruises
- Children are permitted on Stakes Day cruise only
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers except Stakes Day
- Men - collared shirts and dress shoes
- Ladies - semi formal to formal
Itinerary: Flemington is the oldest and best-known racecourse in Australia with races held every year since 1840. The highlight of the racing calendar is the Spring Racing Carnival which features the main events of Derby Day, Oaks Day, Melbourne Cup and Stakes Day. Flowers, especially roses are an important part of the week's racing at Flemington, with each of the major race days having their own official flower.
Derby Day - Victoria Derby Day kicks off the Spring Racing Carnival in style. Traditionally black and white are worn on this day by women and morning suits by men. The flower of the day is a blue Corn Flower.
Melbourne Cup - It’s Melbourne Cup and time for the Race that stops a Nation! See fortunes won and lost and history made on the first Tuesday of November every year. Join in the fun and soak up the atmosphere as the entire nation stops to watch the Race at 3.00pm. The flower of the day is a Yellow Rose.
Oaks Day - Also known as ladies day, Oaks Day is more famous for “fashions on the field” than the horse racing! This is the time to dress to impress with large hats and fascinators. The flower of the day is a Pink rose.
Stakes Day – The focus of Stakes Day is firmly on kids. There are many activities and events for children, from concerts to fashion on the field. With a party atmosphere it doesn’t matter if you are a kid or a big kid at heart as there is fun for everyone. The flower of the day is the red rose. Terms and Conditions:
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