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Can’t make it to Flemington?
gcVIP has shortlisted the best venues on the GC to celebrate the day – all you have to do now is take your pick from the options below and pick your winning trifectas.
MISS MONEYPENNY’S BROADBEACH
Enjoy a four-course lunch while watching the race that stops the nation on Tuesday 1 November from 11:00am.
With screens from every angle and a massive screen on Surf Parade this is the place to be.
Lucky Door and Best Dressed prizes, and sweeps will be available.
Spin and Tonic are LIVE from 11am to 4pm to keep the party going.
Four Course Lunch $155 including a glass of Mumm or Miss Moneypenny’s Lager on arrival and access to the After Party from 2:30pm. For those who want to make the day really something, Miss Moneypenny’s Melbourne Cup Ultra Premium is also available.
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CALI BEACH
Melbourne Cup meets exotic summer soirée.
Experience all the glitz, glam and atmosphere Melbourne Cup has to offer, poolside at Australia’s brand- new rooftop day and night entertainment venue. Hosted by Dan Anstey.
Take in your first sip of the Australian summer in style and be captivated into the evening. With an impressive array of entertainment featuring DJ’s, iconic Cali performances, fashions on the poolside and must-see photo opportunities.
There’s no shortage of options to watch the race, with large viewing areas throughout the venue including a MASSIVE outdoor cinema screen!
Multiple ticket options are available, each featuring a range of delicious beverage selections and handcrafted culinary treats, there is nowhere else you’ll want to be this Melbourne Cup.
Please note, this is a ticketed event. Free General Admission will be from 3pm.
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SHIRAZ PERSIAN RESTAURANT
Enjoy delicious food and drink this Melbourne cup day without having to buy a ticket at Shiraz Persian Restaurant. The race will be played on the big projector screen and the regular a la carte menu is available. Bookings highly recommended.
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THE BROOKLYN WINE + TAPAS
Celebrate Melbourne Cup in style at The Brooklyn Wine + Tapas
Two packages available Courtyard package $89 per person – canapés and 4 drink tickets or the Brooklyn Package $189 per person – 6 course menu, 3-hour drinks package
To book call 0455 745 940
SURFERS PAVILION
Enjoy waterfront views, champagne and frosé, races on the big screen, DJ’s on rotation from 12pm till late. Surfers Pavilion is bringing the best race day vibes all day long!
Please note, this is a ticketed event. Free General Admission will be from 3pm.
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WHITE RHINO
Melbourne Cup at White Rhino has become the venue of choice, year after year!
Celebrate with live music by Danny Faifai and Lucia from 12pm till late, delicious tapas and a 3.5-hour premium beverage package, fashions on the field and prizes for best dressed.
This is going to be another great White Rhino event you don’t want to miss!! Get your tickets today!
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THE STAR GOLD COAST
The Star is turning ‘The race that stops the nation’ into ‘The PARTY that stops the nation!’… and you’re invited! Fashion, fun, festivities, friends – and of course the chance for a flutter. With more venue options than ever before, live screenings of the race, Fashions off the Field, various dining packages and an atmosphere that will carry on well after the last race, book your space today to join the party that stops the nation.
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QT GOLD COAST
QT has some amazing options this year from Melbourne Cup on the Green to lunch as BAZAAR Restaurant.
Delicious food and beverage packages plus you can keep your celebrations going with Stingray Lounge in the prime position for post-race celebrations.
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