The Melbourne Cup

Melbourne Cup
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The Melbourne Cup is "The Race That Stops The Nation" and is Australia's most famous horse race of the year (think Grand National if you're a Brit).

Always held on the first Tuesday in November, it's that popular in Victoria that they get an extra public holiday because of it!

You can watch the Melbourne Cup on the big screen at Arena Joondalup with a glass of bubbly, scrumptious food, and a buzzing atmosphere. Tables are available to book right now;

Dress up, don a hat, enjoy a sit down meal and take part in the festivities of the Melbourne Cup by booking a table in the Dress Circle or have a Buffet lunch in the Premier's Suite or drop into the Sports Bar and enjoy drink specials, a special cup day menu and sweeps.

Or what about celebrating the biggest day in Australia's racing calendar at Leeuwin Estates in the Margaret River? With their own racetrack, and their own horses - they are holding their very own 'Leeuwin Cup' before the big race. 7th November at 11.00am and $80 per person. For bookings please call 9759 0000.