MELBOURNE 2017 CUP CARNIVAL ON SALE UNTIL 29 SEPTEMBER 2017 157TH MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL 2017 ‘THE CELEBRATION THAT STOPS A NATION™’ The Melbourne Cup Carnival is an out of this world combination of first-class racing, larger than life fashion, fun, and history that occupies an esteemed place in Australian culture. A truly magnificent event that gives each and every racegoer an opportunity to experience an unforgettable week of style, fashion and fun, Flemington truly is the most glamorous playground in the world. Nothing beats the exhilaration and excitement of being there amongst the crowd during the celebration that stops a nation™. SCHEDULE Saturday 4 November Tuesday 7 November Thursday 9 November Saturday 11 November AAMI Victoria Derby Day Emirates Melbourne Cup Day VRC Oaks Day Emirates Stakes Day Conditions Apply: *Agents may charge service fees and/or fees for card payments which vary. A fee will apply for payments made by debit and credit cards. Please check this fee with us or your travel consultant when booking. Further booking conditions apply, see back page for full details. “the celebration that stops a nation is a ™ and © of the Victoria Racing Club Limited 2006” AAMI VICTORIA DERBY DAY Considered one of the most prestigious days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, AAMI Victoria Derby Day embodies a world of glamour and sophistication. All the action and excitement starts with high racing stakes with four races at the elite Group 1 level and the feature race of the day boasting impressive prize money of over $1 million. The fashion stakes are equally high with the start of Myer Fashions on the Field competition for women and men. Traditionally, black and white has been the prominent fashion choice for women, while men often choose a morning suit, peacock vest and pin-stripe pants. CARNIVAL ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING • 2 NIGHTS’ accommodation • Reserved Lawn Stand ticket to AAMI Victoria Derby Day on Saturday, 4 Nov 2017 at Flemington Racecouse+ UPGRADE YOUR TICKET: Saintly Place from $11* per person~ Hill Stand from $40* per person~ | Precinct from $52* per person~ IBIS MELBOURNE LITTLE SWANSTON HOTEL, GRAND SOFITEL MELBOURNE ON BOURKE TTT MERCURE TTTT COLLINS TTTTT • 2 NIGHTS in a Standard Room • 2 NIGHTS in a Standard Room • 2 NIGHTS in a Classic City View Room • PLUS package inclusions • PLUS package inclusions • PLUS package inclusions $ * per person $ * per person $ * per person from 425 twin share from 449 twin share from 555 twin share Valid for Travel: 3 – 5 Nov 17 Valid for Travel: 3 – 5 Nov 17 Valid for Travel: 3 – 5 Nov 17 Conditions Apply: *Agents may charge service fees and/or fees for card payments which vary. A fee will apply for payments made by debit and credit cards. Please check this fee with us or your travel consultant when booking. Further booking conditions apply, see back page for full details. ON SALE UNTIL 29 SEPTEMBER 2017 EMIRATES MELBOURNE CUP DAY As the world looks on, Australia’s signature race day explodes with colour, action, excitement and celebration on Emirates Melbourne Cup Day. Trainers from around the world set their sights on the Emirates Melbourne Cup, a race widely considered to be the best staying handicap in the world. This iconic day is a heady mix of revelry, spectacular racing and fashion, and exquisite hospitality and entertainment, making it an unmissable sporting and cultural event. CARNIVAL ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING • 1 DAY Precinct ticket to the Emirates Melbourne Cup Day on 7 Nov 17 at Flemington Racecourse+ • Afternoon Tea with Guest Speaker on 6 Nov 17 at Myer Mural Hall IBIS MELBOURNE LITTLE TRAVELODGE SOUTHBANK GRAND HYATT MELBOURNE BOURKE TTT MELBOURNE TTTT TTTTT • 2 NIGHTS in a Standard Room • 2 NIGHTS in a Guest Room • 2 NIGHTS in a Grand Room • PLUS package inclusions • PLUS package inclusions • PLUS package inclusions $ * per person $ * per person $ * per person from 725 twin share from 885 twin share from 1,139 twin share Valid for Travel: 6-8 Nov 17 Valid for Travel: 6-8 Nov 17 Valid for Travel: 6-8 Nov 17 A sparkling extra An Afternoon with Emma & Lee Freedman Experience an exclusive afternoon tea as a part of your Qantas Holidays package, at the Myer Mural Hall featuring Melbourne Horse Racing royalty; Lee and Emma Freedman. Lee Freedman is an Australian thoroughbred racehorse trainer and Hall of Fame inductee and winner of Australia’s major races over the past 20 years. While Lee’s daughter Emma, has forged a highly successful career as a radio and television presenter. She is the host of Nine Network’s new sports panel program, Sport Sunday, and an integral part of Triple M’s highly successful Sydney breakfast team, The Grill Team. Afternoon tea will be held on Monday, 6 November at Mural Hall, top floor of the Myer Department Store. On arrival, you will be served a glass of sparkling wine before being led to the Grand Hall where the afternoon will start with a selection of savoury and sweet items. We have also included a few glasses of sparkling wine or a cash bar is provided if you fancy anything else. There will be tea and coffee served throughout the afternoon. Receive your Race Book and Emirates Melbourne Cup souvenir Pin & Pen at the afternoon tea. Conditions Apply: *Agents may charge service fees and/or fees for card payments which vary. A fee will apply for payments made by debit and credit cards. Please check this fee with us or your travel consultant when booking. Further booking conditions apply, see back page for full details. MAKE YOUR DAY EVEN MORE SPECIAL Lawn Stand Saintly Place Located under the Hill Stand, the Lawn is not covered and subject Saintly Place is located under the Hill Stand and is indoors, behind to weather conditions. glass and air-conditioned. Package includes: Reserved Grandstand seating Package Includes: Covered Seat Upgrade from $23* per person~ Upgrade from $35* per person~ Home Straight Enclosure Makybe Diva® Marquee This marquee and enclosure is ideally located in the centre of the The Makybe Diva® Marquee offers racegoers a prime location to track. soak up the festive atmosphere. Package Includes: Package includes: • Racecourse admission for each guest • Racecourse admission and Racebook for each guest • Racebook for each guest • Morning tea (Emirates Melbourne Cup Day only) • Canapes on arrival & two course buffet lunch • Superb three-course plated lunch served to the table • Afternoon tea • Afternoon tea • Drink waiter service to the table • Beverage package includes beer, wine, sparkling wine and soft • Cash bar for spirits and imported beverages drinks • Espresso cart available throughout the day • Access to garden area • Access to a seat in a reserved section of the Lawn Stand • Live band on stage • Melbourne Cup Carnival souvenir pen for each guest • Access to private betting facilities & bookmaker • Access to private betting facilities & bookmaker • Outdoor furniture with market umbrellas. • Pamper lounge services Upgrade from $596* per person~ Upgrade from $918* per person~ Transport Options Bus drop off / pick up Maribyrnong Car Park Taxi, Limousine, Dining, Enclosures and Corporate Hospitality Home Straight River Enclosure VHA/B/C drop off Entry and Exit Options To Boat Landing Winning Post Enclosure The Stayers Lounge Trackside Raceday UberZONE Winning Post Crossing Taxi, Limousine, To Helipad VHA/B/C pick up The Precinct East Lawn The Perch The Front Lawn West Lawn Elms Entry Float Park Mounting and Exit Yard The Rose Room Hill Stand The Birdcage Parade Ring Makybe Diva Marquee Club Stand Construction Zone To UberZONE Headquarters Taxi Rank Main Entry Tavern In the Hill Stand and Exit The Betting Ring The Terrace Members’ Unreserved Car Park Skyline Train Station Platform 1 Panorma Gallery Train Station Platform 2 The Park Corporate Suites To Tram Stop UberZONE Hill Gate Entry and Exit Taxi Rank VIP Car Park Car Park Conditions Apply: *Agents may charge service fees and/or fees for card payments which vary. A fee will apply for payments made by debit and credit cards. Please check this fee with us or your travel consultant when booking. Further booking conditions apply, see back page for full details. ON SALE UNTIL 29 SEPTEMBER 2017 VRC OAKS DAY Known for being the pinnacle of style during the Melbourne Cup Carnival, VRC Oaks Day is an occasion for the ladies to celebrate and indulge in the finest fashion, food, wine and racing. The day hosts the final of Australia’s largest outdoor fashion event - Myer Fashions on the Field whilst the racing highlight features the best staying fillies in the land in the Group 1 VRC Oaks. CARNIVAL ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING • 2 NIGHTS’ accommodation • Reserved Lawn Stand or Saintly Place ticket to VRC Oaks Day on Thursday, 9 Nov 2017 at Flemington Racecouse+ MERCURE HOTEL WELCOME TRAVELODGE SOUTHBANK CROWN METROPOL MELBOURNE TTT MELBOURNE TTTT MELBOURNE TTTTT • 2 NIGHTS in a Standard Room • 2 NIGHTS in a Guest Room • 2 NIGHTS in a Luxe King Room • PLUS package inclusions • PLUS package inclusions • PLUS package inclusions $ * per person $ * per person $ * per person from 275 twin share from 319 twin share from 435 twin share Valid for Travel: 8 - 10 Nov 17 Valid for Travel: 8 - 10 Nov 17 Valid for Travel: 8 - 10 Nov 17 UPGRADE YOUR TICKET: Precinct from $23* per person~ | Hill Stand from $31* per person~ EMIRATES STAKES DAY The Melbourne Cup Carnival concludes with Emirates Stakes Day, featuring Victoria’s premier 1600m event, the illustrious, fast paced Group 1 Emirates Stakes. It is also recognised as the Melbourne Cup Carnival’s family day where fashion matches the setting of the day with a pleasant mix of understated style and fun.