Catch The Melbourne Cup Action Live At These Wellington Spots

Dust off your finery; Melbourne Cup Day is on the horizon. One of our all-time favourite places to watch the Melbourne Cup is The Cambridge, grab a herd of friends and secure your spot. Opt for the Cup Grazing Package and saddle up with an exclusive grazing table and two house bevs for $49pp; you can’t go wrong with a glass of bubbles. Go big or go home; The Big Race Package has all the before mentioned goodies as well as your own private space with a cheeky TAB machine and luxurious, gourmet buffet. Dine upon an array of dishes, from bagels with smoked salmon and cream cheese to roast beef on focaccia with a chimichurri dressing. This package is perfect for corporate functions or a large group of friends and costs $99pp. Book your package online to guarantee a spot.

Dreams do come true. St Johns Bar and Eatery will be greeting attendees at the door with a glass of Mumm Champagne. Indulge in a selection of delicious canapés, including freshly shucked oysters – the perfect companion to bubbles. Dress the part; Melbourne Cup Day means busting out your favourite frock and getting suited and booted. This year, St Johns will be hosting a best-dressed competition with a $200 voucher for food and drinks, as well as some prizes from dear old Mumm. Watch the racing from multiple screens around the venue or kick back and enjoy the live music. You won’t want to miss out on this event! Tickets are $59pp and selling out fast; book now to secure a spot.

Start the celebrations early; Tote Bar will be opening its doors at 9am on the dot. If you’re not an early bird, then book your ticket for later in the day. It’s looking to be an action-packed event with 5 TAB terminals available, sweepstakes, giveaways and live entertainment. If your luck dries up in the races, then try your hand for the $500 cash losing ticket draw or the 4 x $250 food and drink vouchers up for grabs. Treat yourself to a VIP ticket, $35pp, and receive a drink on arrival, have a seat reserved for you and dine upon a 2-course meal. Due to current seating restrictions, bookings are essential.

Watch the Melbourne Cup like Royalty! Four Kings has planned an afternoon of luxury with three carefully crafted package deals to choose from. For a cheap and cheerful day at the races, book the bronze package; for $39, you’ll score yourself roaming canapes, a $10 betting voucher and a house beverage to get you started. Level up with the silver package; for $79, you’ll receive roaming canapes for 2, a $10 betting voucher and an ice-cold bottle of house bubbles. Rule the roost with the gold package, with the before mentioned benefits of bronze and silver but a bottle of Mumm Champagne instead of house bubbles – this package is $99. Is there any other way to celebrate Melbourne Cup Day than with a bottle of Mumm Champagne? Don’t think so!