2025 Melbourne Cup

The Melbourne Cup Carnival is an unparalleled four day celebration of racing, food and wine, fashion and glamour. For one week in spring, fabulous Flemington becomes the corporate, social and sporting epicentre of Australia.

With the best thoroughbreds from Australia and around the world taking centre stage throughout the world’s most vibrant racing Carnival, it is a celebration not to be missed and never to be forgotten.

Dates for the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival have been confirmed:
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day: Saturday 1 November
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day: Tuesday 4 November
Crown Oaks Day: Thursday 6 November
TAB Champions Stakes Day: Saturday 8 November

Our 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival packages include official tickets for the Lexus Melbourne Cup as well as accommodation at your choice from a range of centrally located hotels, making it easy to get to and from Flemington Racecourse.

Our Packages

LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP DAY - Tuesday 4th November, 2025
The Lexus Melbourne Cup Day is a truly spectacular event and the focal point of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. While most of Australia stops to watch or listen to the race, there’s nothing like being there amongst the 100,000 plus crowd to experience this truly unique event.

The excitement slowly builds to its 3pm fever pitch when everything at the track comes to a stop for 200 heart-pounding seconds. Each year, a new chapter is written, a new legend is made and a new dream comes true as the winning connections take Australia’s most famous sporting trophy.

Package Inclusions

☑  2 nights accommodation at your choice of hotel from the list below.
  • Check-In: Monday 3 November. Check-Out Wednesday 5 November 2025
☑  Entry into Flemington Racecourse and Lawn Stand Reserve seating for Lexus Melbourne Cup Day (4 November).
 
☑  Optional ticket upgrades.

Package Cost - Per Person

Hotel
The Victoria Hotel
Punthill Manhattan
Punthill Little Bourke
Punthill Flinders Lane
Pullman City Centre
Punthill Manhattan
Punthill Flinders Lane
Punthill Little Bourke
Room
Heritage
One Bedroom
One Bedroom
One Bedroom
Superior
Two Bedroom
Two BR Open Plan
Two Bedroom
Twin Room
$590
$650
$690
$750
$790
$860
$990
$1,070
Extra Nt
$150
$175
$205
$220
$210*
$280
$340
$380
Single Room
$890
$990
$1,150
$1,190
$1,290
-
-
-
Extra Nt
$300
$350
$410
$440
$420*
-
-
-
Triple Room
-
$570
$590
$630
-
$670
$750
$790
Extra Nt
-
$140
$160
$170
-
$190
$230
$250
Quad Room
-
-
-
-
-
$570
$630
$670
Extra Nt
-
-
-
-
-
$140
$170
$190

*For extra nights on Saturday 1st November and Sunday 2nd November add $60 per person per night twin/double and $120 per person per night single room on top of the advertised extra night rates at Pullman City Centre.

Ticket Upgrades - Price Per Person Net

Hill Stand
Located opposite the Winning Post, the Hill Stand provides spectacular views of the racecourse and the Melbourne  city skyline. The Hill Stand is covered, however, the front and sides of the Stand are subject to weather conditions.

Day
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
Price
$170

Makybe Diva® Marquee
A marquee fit for champions. Take a page from the great horse herself and rise to the top of the entertainment field with a seat in the exquisite Makybe Diva® Marquee. View inclusions here.

Day
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
Price
$1,250
Availability
On Request

Payment Terms
50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Balance due 1 August 2025. Full payment for hospitality upgrades are due at the time of booking. All payments for Melbourne Cup Carnival packages are fully non-refundable & non-transferable.

PENFOLDS VICTORIA DERBY DAY - Saturday 1st November, 2025
Considered one of the most prestigious days of racing in Australasia, featuring a card of nine Group races, four at the elite Group 1 level. The feature Group 1 Penfolds Victoria Derby – worth A$2 million – is Australia’s premier staying classic for three-year-olds. This is the day for classic elegance, which sets the pace for the entire week. Traditionally, black and white has been the prominent colour scheme for women, while men often chose to wear a grey morning suit, top hat, peacock vest and pin-stripe pants.

LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP DAY - Tuesday 4th November, 2025
The Lexus Melbourne Cup Day is a truly spectacular event and the focal point of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. While most of Australia stops to watch or listen to the race, there’s nothing like being there amongst the 100,000 plus crowd to experience this truly unique event. The excitement slowly builds to its 3pm fever pitch when everything at the track comes to a stop for 200 heart-pounding seconds. Each year, a new chapter is written, a new legend is made and a new dream comes true as the winning connections take Australia’s most famous sporting trophy

Package Inclusions

☑  5 nights accommodation at your choice of hotel from the list below.
  • Check-In: Friday 31 October. Check-Out Wednesday 5 November 2025
☑  Entry into Flemington Racecourse and Lawn Stand Reserve Seating for Penfolds Victoria Derby Day (1st November).
 
☑  Entry into Flemington Racecourse and Lawn Stand Reserve Seating for Lexus Melbourne Cup Day (4th November).
 
☑  Optional ticket upgrades.

Package Cost - Per Person

Hotel
The Victoria Hotel
Punthill Manhattan
Punthill Little Bourke
Punthill Flinders Lane
Pullman City Centre
Punthill Manhattan
Punthill Flinders Lane
Punthill Little Bourke
Room
Heritage
One Bedroom
One Bedroom
One Bedroom
Superior
Two Bedroom
Two BR Open Plan
Two Bedroom
Twin Room
$1,190
$1,290
$1,490
$1,550
$1,690
$1,850
$2,050
$2,390
Extra Nt
$150
$175
$205
$220
$210
$280
$340
$380
Single Room
$1,990
$2,250
$2,550
$2,690
$2,950
-
-
-
Extra Nt
$300
$350
$410
$440
$420
-
-
-
Triple Room
-
$1,090
$1,190
$1,290
-
$1,350
$1,450
$1,690
Extra Nt
-
$140
$160
$170
-
$190
$230
$250
Quad Room
-
-
-
-
-
$1,090
$1,150
$1,250
Extra Nt
-
-
-
-
-
$140
$170
$190

Other hotels are available to quote on request. Please contact us with dates and preferred hotel and we'll get back to you with a quote.

Ticket Upgrades - Price Per Person Net

Hill Stand
Located opposite the Winning Post, the Hill Stand provides spectacular views of the racecourse and the Melbourne  city skyline. The Hill Stand is covered, however, the front and sides of the Stand are subject to weather conditions.

Day
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
Price
$90
$170

Makybe Diva® Marquee
A marquee fit for champions. Take a page from the great horse herself and rise to the top of the entertainment field with a seat in the exquisite Makybe Diva® Marquee. View inclusions here.

Day
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
Price
$790
$1,250
Availability
On Request
On REquest

Payment Terms
50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Balance due 1 August 2025. Full payment for hospitality upgrades are due at the time of booking. All payments for Melbourne Cup Carnival packages are fully non-refundable & non-transferable.

LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP DAY - Tuesday 4th November, 2025
The Lexus Melbourne Cup Day is a truly spectacular event and the focal point of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. While most of Australia stops to watch or listen to the race, there’s nothing like being there amongst the 100,000 plus crowd to experience this truly unique event.

The excitement slowly builds to its 3pm fever pitch when everything at the track comes to a stop for 200 heart-pounding seconds. Each year, a new chapter is written, a new legend is made and a new dream comes true as the winning connections take Australia’s most famous sporting trophy.

CROWN OAKS DAY - Thursday 6th November, 2025
Known as the ultimate style day of the Carnival, and commonly referred to as ‘ladies day’, women of all ages come together dressed in their most feminine ensemble. The winner of the national competition Fashions on the Field is announced on VRC Oaks Day, reinforcing its importance on the fashion calendar. The racing highlight is the Group 1 VRC Oaks, a A$1 million classic for three-year-old fillies over 2500m.

Package Inclusions

☑  4 nights accommodation at your choice of hotel from the list below.
  • Check-In: Monday 3 November. Check-Out Friday 7 November 2025
☑  Entry into Flemington Racecourse and Lawn Stand Reserve Seating for Lexus Melbourne Cup Day (4th November).
 
☑  Entry into Flemington Racecourse for Crown Oaks Day (6th November).
 
☑  Option to upgrade Reserved Grandstand Seating.

Package Cost - Per Person

Hotel
The Victoria Hotel
Punthill Manhattan
Punthill Little Bourke
Punthill Flinders Lane
Pullman City Centre
Punthill Manhattan
Punthill Flinders Lane
Punthill Little Bourke
Room
Heritage
One Bedroom
One Bedroom
One Bedroom
Superior
Two Bedroom
Two BR Open Plan
Two Bedroom
Twin Room
$950
$1,090
$1,190
$1,250
$1,290
$1,490
$1,750
$1,890
Extra Nt
$150
$175
$205
$220
$210*
$280
$340
$380
Single Room
$1,590
$1,790
$2,050
$2,190
$2,190
-
-
-
Extra Nt
$300
$350
$410
$440
$420*
-
-
-
Triple Room
-
$920
$990
$1,050
-
$1,090
$1,290
$1,390
Extra Nt
-
$140
$160
$170
-
$190
$230
$250
Quad Room
-
-
-
-
-
$920
$990
$1,130
Extra Nt
-
-
-
-
-
$140
$170
$190

*For extra nights on Saturday 1st November and Sunday 2nd November add $60 per person per night twin/double and $120 per person per night single room on top of the advertised extra night rates at Pullman City Centre.

 

Other hotels are available to quote on request. Please contact us with dates and preferred hotel and we'll get back to you with a quote.

Ticket Upgrades - Price Per Person Net

Hill Stand
Located opposite the Winning Post, the Hill Stand provides spectacular views of the racecourse and the Melbourne  city skyline. The Hill Stand is covered, however, the front and sides of the Stand are subject to weather conditions.

Day
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
Crown Oaks Day
Price
$170
$80

Makybe Diva® Marquee
A marquee fit for champions. Take a page from the great horse herself and rise to the top of the entertainment field with a seat in the exquisite Makybe Diva® Marquee. View inclusions here.

Day
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
Crown Oaks Day
Price
$1,250
$620
Availability
On Request
On Request

Payment Terms
50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Balance due 1 August 2025. Full payment for hospitality upgrades are due at the time of booking. All payments for Melbourne Cup Carnival packages are fully non-refundable & non-transferable.

PENFOLDS VICTORIA DERBY DAY - Saturday 1st November, 2025
Considered one of the most prestigious days of racing in Australasia, featuring a card of nine Group races, four at the elite Group 1 level. The feature Group 1 Penfolds Victoria Derby – worth A$2 million – is Australia’s premier staying classic for three-year-olds. The fashion stakes are equally high with the Fashions on the Field competition. This is the day for classic elegance, which sets the pace for the entire week. Traditionally, black and white has been the prominent colour scheme for women, while men often chose to wear a grey morning suit, top hat, peacock vest and pin-stripe pants.

LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP DAY - Tuesday 4th November, 2025
The Lexus Melbourne Cup Day is a truly spectacular event and the focal point of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. While most of Australia stops to watch or listen to the race, there’s nothing like being there amongst the 100,000 plus crowd to experience this truly unique event.

The excitement slowly builds to its 3pm fever pitch when everything at the track comes to a stop for 200 heart-pounding seconds. Each year, a new chapter is written, a new legend is made and a new dream comes true as the winning connections take Australia’s most famous sporting trophy.

CROWN OAKS DAY - Thursday 6th November, 2025
Known as the ultimate style day of the Carnival, and commonly referred to as ‘ladies day’, women of all ages come together dressed in their most feminine ensemble. The winner of the national competition Fashions on the Field is announced on VRC Oaks Day, reinforcing its importance on the fashion calendar. The racing highlight is the Group 1 VRC Oaks, a A$1 million classic for three-year-old fillies over 2500m.

Package Inclusions

☑  7 nights accommodation at your choice of hotel from the list below.
  • Check-In: Friday 31 October. Check-Out Friday 7 November 2025
☑  Entry into Flemington Racecourse and Lawn Stand Reserve Seating for Penfolds Victoria Derby Day (1st November).
 
☑  Entry into Flemington Racecourse and Lawn Stand Reserve Seating for Lexus Melbourne Cup Day (4th November).
 
☑  Entry into Flemington Racecourse for Crown Oaks Day (6th November).
 
☑  Option to upgrade Reserved Grandstand Seating.

Package Cost - Per Person

Hotel
The Victoria Hotel
Punthill Manhattan
Punthill Little Bourke
Punthill Flinders Lane
Pullman City Centre
Punthill Manhattan
Punthill Flinders Lane
Punthill Little Bourke
Room
Heritage
One Bedroom
One Bedroom
One Bedroom
Superior
Two Bedroom
Two BR Open Plan
Two Bedroom
Twin Room
$1,550
$1,750
$1,990
$2,090
$2,190
$2,490
$2,850
$3,250
Extra Nt
$150
$175
$205
$220
$210
$280
$340
$380
Single Room
$2,650
$2,990
$3,490
$3,690
$3,890
-
-
-
Extra Nt
$300
$350
$410
$440
$420
-
-
-
Triple Room
-
$1,320
$1,490
$1,550
-
$1,790
$1,990
$2,290
Extra Nt
-
$140
$160
$170
-
$190
$230
$250
Quad Room
-
-
-
-
-
$1,490
$1,590
$1,750
Extra Nt
-
-
-
-
-
$140
$170
$190

Other hotels are available to quote on request. Please contact us with dates and preferred hotel and we'll get back to you with a quote.

Ticket Upgrades - Price Per Person Net

Hill Stand
Located opposite the Winning Post, the Hill Stand provides spectacular views of the racecourse and the Melbourne  city skyline. The Hill Stand is covered, however, the front and sides of the Stand are subject to weather conditions.

Day
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
Crown Oaks Day
Price
$90
$170
$80

Makybe Diva® Marquee
A marquee fit for champions. Take a page from the great horse herself and rise to the top of the entertainment field with a seat in the exquisite Makybe Diva® Marquee. View inclusions here.

Day
Penfolds Victoria Derby Day
Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
Crown Oaks Day
Price
$790
$1,250
$620
Availability
On Request
On Request
On Request

Payment Terms
50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking. Balance due 1 August 2025. Full payment for hospitality upgrades are due at the time of booking. All payments for Melbourne Cup Carnival packages are fully non-refundable & non-transferable.

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