Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival - Race Day Cruising Package

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  • Duration: 9 hours (approx.)
  • Location: Melbourne, Australia
  • Product code: 3013MELCUP
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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!

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  • Pickup from a centrally located meeting point
  • Buffet lunch included
  • Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
  • Free drinks included

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.

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Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival - Race Day Cruising Package

Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival - Race Day Cruising Package

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Departure Point:
  • Waterfront City Marina, Melbourne
Departure Time:
      Departing Waterfront City Marina
      9.30am Melbourne Cup and Derby Day – please board at 9.00am
      10.15am Oaks Day – please board at 9.30am
    Return Details:
    Depart Flemington Racecourse
    5:30pm for all race days, returning to the Waterfront City Marina at 6.15pm
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    Pricing information

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    Tour options:
    Melbourne Cup Day: November 6Code: MCDAY

    Melbourne Cup Day Cruise including morning & afternoon tea, gourmet stand up buffet lunch, premium Australian wines, beer, spirits, soft drinks and souvenir race book

    From AUD $275.00 Pricing details
    Oaks Day: November 8, 2012Code: ODAY

    Oaks Day Cruise including morning & afternoon tea, gourmet stand up buffet lunch, premium Australian wines, beer, spirits, soft drinks and souvenir race book

    From AUD $255.00 Pricing details
    Stakes Day: November 10, 2012Code: SDAY

    Stakes Day Cruise including morning & afternoon tea, gourmet stand up buffet lunch, premium Australian wines, beer, spirits, soft drinks and souvenir race book

    From AUD $199.00 Pricing details
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    Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival - Race Day Cruising Package

    Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival - Race Day Cruising Package

    Inclusions:
    • 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
    Exclusions:
    • Entrance fees into Flemington Racecourse
    • Hotel pickup and drop off
    Additional Information:

    • 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
    Dress Code for Spring Racing is "Dress to Impress"
    • Men - collared shirts and dress shoes
    • Ladies - semi formal to formal 
    Please Note: strictly no denim
    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.
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