2012 Melbourne Cup Carnival packages

The Melbourne Cup Carnival is the ultimate four day celebration of racing, style, fashion and glamour. For one week in spring, fabulous Flemington becomes the focus of the nations corporate, social and equine activity.


Experience the 2012 Melbourne Cup Carnival, highlighted by the running of the Emirates Melbourne Cup with premium two night accommodation packages at your choice of a great range of hotels and Carnival venues.

Melbourne Cup - Spring Racing Carnival

All of the below packages include 2 nights accommodation, return coach transfers from Melbourne Airport to hotel, return train/tram tickets to Flemington Racecourse on 1 November & admission to selected race day venue. All you need to do is select your chosen hotel and race day enclosure!

AAMI Victoria Derby Day is considered by most racing purists to be the best single day of thoroughbred racing in Australia, if not the world. The day provides a sizzling start to the racing week. Be sure to wear the traditional black and white outfit!

Package includes:

• 2 nights accommodation
• Admission to Flemington Racecourse
• Access certain food outlets and betting facilities within the grandstand
• Return coach transfers from Melbourne Airport to hotel
• Return train/tram tickets to Flemington Racecourse

Melbourne Cup - Spring Racing Carnival

The Emirates Melbourne Cup is the greatest day on the sporting and social calendar - the one day when everyone, young and old, stops to partake in this unique cultural tradition. At 3pm on the first Tuesday in November, the nation comes to a standstill for 200 heart-pounding seconds to watch the running of this great race.

Package includes:

• 2 nights accommodation
• Admission to Flemington Racecourse
• Access certain food outlets and betting facilities within the grandstand
• Return coach transfers from Melbourne Airport to hotel
• Return train/tram tickets to Flemington Racecourse

Melbourne Cup - Spring Racing Carnival

Crown Oaks Day The Ultimate Style Day is the traditional ladies day, where women celebrate feminine elegance and the heritage of Ladies Day at Flemington. This day is also the final of the Myer Fashions on the Field.

Package includes:

• 2 nights accommodation
• Admission to Flemington Racecourse
• Access certain food outlets and betting facilities within the grandstand
• Return coach transfers from Melbourne Airport to hotel
• Return train/tram tickets to Flemington Racecourse

Melbourne Cup - Spring Racing Carnival

Emirates Stakes Day The Melbourne Cup Carnival concludes with Emirates Stakes Day, featuring Victoria's premier 1600m event, the Group 1 Emirates Stakes. Recognised as the Carnival’s family day, the focus is on family fun with an abundance of activities arranged for children.

Package includes:

• 2 nights accommodation
• Admission to Flemington Racecourse
• Admission to the Home Straight enclosure
• Reserved seat at a table for the day inside the marquee
• Access to garden area with live band on stage
• Buffet lunch
• Afternoon tea
• All Day Beverage Package including beer, wine, sparkling wine and soft drinks
• Return coach transfers from Melbourne Airport to hotel

Melbourne Cup - Spring Racing Carnival

Conditions apply. Prices are per person twin share in Australian dollars, airfares not included.