2019 MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL 2 - 9 November 2019 ON SALE UNTIL 2 SEPTEMBER 2019 MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL 2019 ‘THE CELEBRATION THAT STOPS A NATIONTM’ The Melbourne Cup Carnival is an ‘out of this world’ combination of first-class racing, larger than life fashion, fun, and history with an esteemed place in Australian culture. A truly magnificent event that gives every racegoer an opportunity to experience an unforgettable week of style, fashion and fun, Flemington is the most glamorous playground in the world. Nothing beats the exhilaration and excitement of being amongst the crowd during the celebration that stops a nation™. CARNIVAL SCHEDULE Saturday 2 November Tuesday 5 November Thursday 7 November Saturday 9 November AAMI Victoria Derby Day Lexus Melbourne Cup Day Kennedy Oaks Day Seppelt Wines Stakes Day 2 MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL RESERVED SEATING OPTIONS LAWN STAND SAINTLY PLACE HILL STAND Located under the Hill Stand and directly Saintly Place is located under the Hill Stand and Located opposite the Winning Post, the Hill opposite the Winning Post, the Lawn Stand is indoors, behind glass and air-conditioned. Stand provides views of the racecourse and delivers great views of the racecourse. Due to its proximity to the front lawn, you may the Melbourne city skyline. The Hill Stand is Seating in the Lawn Stand is not covered be required to stand to ensure you don’t miss covered, however the front and sides of the and is subject to weather conditions. any of the racing action. stand are subject to weather conditions. • Reserved grandstand seating • Covered seating • Reserved grandstand seating HOSPITALITY OPTIONS THE PRECINCT HOME STRAIGHT ENCLOSURE A great spot for a fun day out with friends. The Precinct is arguably This enclosure is positioned in the centre of the track adjacent to the Melbourne’s largest outdoor garden enclosure right on the famous Winning Post elevated marquees. Flemington Front Lawn. Positioned at the 400 metre mark on the • Canapés on arrival, plated entree, buffet lunch and mini desserts Flemington straight, you’re right amongst the racing action. • Afternoon tea • Access to food trucks, restaurant pop-ups and bars • Beverage package with beer, wine, sparkling wine and soft drinks • Precinct Perk Voucher^^ for any one of the offerings at the • Access to private garden area with outdoor furniture and pop-ups or food trucks available within The Precinct shaded areas • Mid-morning snack+ • Late afternoon snack – free fries and happy • Live band on stage hour specials • $5 TAB betting credit waiting** • Daily entertainment • Outdoor seating and market umbrellas~ Note: ^^One voucher per ticket holder. +Until 11:30am. **Conditions apply. ~The Melbourne Cup Carnival is an outdoor event and The Precinct is open to weather. ® Seating is limited. MAKYBE DIVA MARQUEE The Makybe Diva® Marquee offers racegoers a prime location in which to soak up the festive atmosphere. • Morning teaǂ and afternoon tea PARADE LOUNGE • Three-course plated lunch served to your table Parade Lounge puts you directly in view of the majestic Parade Ring, • Drink waiter service to your table with beer, wine, sparkling wine right above the horse stalls. and soft drinks (cash bar for spirits and imported beverages) • Espresso cart available throughout the day • Extended grazing menu served throughout the day • Access to a seat in a reserved section of the Lawn Stand • Beverage package with beer, wine, sparkling wine and soft drinks • Melbourne Cup Carnival souvenir pen • Espresso cart available throughout the day • Private betting facilities and bookmaker • Access to outdoor viewing area • Pamper lounge services • Melbourne Cup Carnival souvenir pen ǂ • Private betting facilities and bookmaker Note: Lexus Melbourne Cup Day only. Racecourse admission Access to general Betting facilities ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE and Racebook public areas and bookmaker 3 AAMI VICTORIA DERBY DAY Regarded as one of the most prestigious days of racing in Australasia, AAMI Victoria Derby Day features a card of nine Group races, four at the elite Group 1 level. The feature Group 1 AAMI Victoria Derby, worth over A$1.5 million, is Australia’s premier staying classic for three-year-olds. Off the track, the fashion stakes are equally as high with the commencement of the Myer Fashions on the Field competition. The striking elegance of AAMI Victoria Derby Day sets the benchmark for the entire racing week. Traditionally, black and white has been the prominent colour scheme for ladies, while gentlemen often choose to wear a grey morning suit and top hat, creating classic racing elegance in a larger than life world of glamour and sophistication. ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES QUALITY BATMAN’S HILL TRAVELODGE HOTEL CROWN PROMENADE ON COLLINS MELBOURNE, SOUTHBANK MELBOURNE ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¯ • 2 NIGHTS in a Standard Queen Room • 2 NIGHTS in a Guest Room • 2 NIGHTS in a Standard King Room with light breakfast daily • 1 DAY Lawn Stand ticket to the AAMI • 1 DAY Lawn Stand ticket to the AAMI • 1 DAY Lawn Stand ticket to the AAMI Victoria Derby Day on 2 Nov 19 Victoria Derby Day on 2 Nov 19 Victoria Derby Day on 2 Nov 19 at Flemington Racecourse+ at Flemington Racecourse+ at Flemington Racecourse+ $ *per person, $ *per person, $ *per person, from 319 twin share from 369 twin share from 815 twin share VALID FOR TRAVEL: 1 - 3 Nov 19 VALID FOR TRAVEL: 1 - 3 Nov 19 VALID FOR TRAVEL: 1 - 3 Nov 19 UPGRADE Saintly Place Hill Stand The Precinct Parade Lounge from an additional from an additional from an additional from an additional YOUR TICKET $29* per person~ $46* per person~ $64* per person~ $664* per person~ Refer to page 3 for further details. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: *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. Conditions apply. +Event ticket must be purchased with accommodation and cannot be purchased separately. Event ticket is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Hotel cancellation policies apply but vary. Payment for event ticket is required at time of ~ 4 booking. Final payment must be made within 7 days of booking. Ticket upgrade cost is in addition to the featured package cost. Refer to back page for full details. LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP DAY The Lexus Melbourne Cup is the crowning glory and focal point for the Melbourne Cup Carnival. There’s nothing like being amongst the 100,000 plus crowd to truly experience this spectacular event. The excitement slowly builds to its 3pm fever pitch when the nation draws to a halt for 200 heart-pounding seconds. While a racing event at its core, Cup Day transcends traditional sporting events with the combination of sport, fashion, celebrity and entertainment. With a reputation for fashion and a penchant for drama, it is the day to make your strongest fashion statement with an exotic or outrageous ensemble that matches the scale and splendour of the event. ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES MERCURE HOTEL TRAVELODGE HOTEL CROWN METROPOL WELCOME MELBOURNE MELBOURNE, SOUTHBANK MELBOURNE ¿¿¿¯ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ • 2 NIGHTS in a Standard Room • 2 NIGHTS in a Guest Room • 2 NIGHTS in a Luxe Twin Room • 1 DAY Lawn Stand or Precinct ticket • 1 DAY Lawn Stand or Precinct ticket • 1 DAY Lawn Stand or Precinct ticket to the Lexus Melbourne Cup Day on to the Lexus Melbourne Cup Day on to the Lexus Melbourne Cup Day on 5 Nov 19 at Flemington Racecourse+ 5 Nov 19 at Flemington Racecourse+ 5 Nov 19 at Flemington Racecourse+ $ *per person, $ *per person, $ *per person, from 489 twin share from 565 twin share from 989 twin share VALID FOR TRAVEL: 4 - 6 Nov 19 VALID FOR TRAVEL: 4 - 6 Nov 19 VALID FOR TRAVEL: 4 - 6 Nov 19 UPGRADE Saintly Place Home Straight Parade Lounge Makybe Diva® from an additional from an additional from an additional from an additional YOUR TICKET $53* per person~ $605* per person~ $839* per person~ $927* per person~ Refer to page 3 for further details. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: *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. Conditions apply. +Event ticket must be purchased with accommodation and cannot be purchased separately. Event ticket is non-refundable and non-transferrable. Hotel cancellation policies apply but vary. Payment for event ticket is required at time of ~ booking. Final payment must be made within 7 days of booking. Ticket upgrade cost is in addition to the featured package cost. Refer to back page for full details. 5 KENNEDY OAKS DAY The tradition of Kennedy Oaks Day is beauty, femininity, style and grace. It’s a day that the racegoer can embrace wonderment and escape the norm of a week day. Dressing up is not just for females. Men also take it up a notch, making it one of the best days of the year for men to dress up and have fun with fashion. Kennedy Oaks Day’s significance on the fashion calendar is further reinforced with the crowning of the Myer Fashions on the Field Women’s Racewear national winner. The racing highlight is the A$1 million Group 1 Kennedy Oaks, which will see the best three-year-old fillies battle for victory in the ultimate test of their staying credentials. ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES THE VICTORIA HOTEL CROWNE PLAZA MELBOURNE THE LANGHAM MELBOURNE ¿¿¿¯ ¿¿¿¿¯ ¿¿¿¿¿ • 2 NIGHTS in a Heritage Queen Room • 2 NIGHTS in a Standard Room • 2 NIGHTS in a Deluxe River King Room • 1 DAY Lawn Stand ticket to the • 1 DAY Lawn Stand ticket to the • 1 DAY Lawn Stand ticket to the Kennedy Oaks Day on 7 Nov 19 Kennedy Oaks Day on 7 Nov 19 Kennedy Oaks Day on 7 Nov 19 at Flemington Racecourse+ at Flemington Racecourse+ at Flemington Racecourse+ $ *per person, $ *per person, $ *per person, from 259 twin share from 599 twin share from 639 twin share VALID FOR TRAVEL: 6 - 8 Nov 19 VALID FOR TRAVEL: 6 - 8 Nov 19 VALID FOR TRAVEL: 6 - 8 Nov 19 UPGRADE Saintly Place Hill Stand The Precinct Home Straight Parade Lounge from an additional from an additional from an additional from an additional from an additional YOUR TICKET $12* per person~ $32* per person~ $41* per person~ $462* per person~ $579* per person~ Refer to page 3 for further details.