Package information
- Return flights from London Heathrow to Melbourne
- Private airport transfers
- 10 nights accommodation at The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins 4*
- Breakfast each morning
- Hill Stand Tickets to Derby Day, Stakes Day & Oaks Day
- Home Straight Enclosure Hospitality on Lexus Melbourne Cup Day
- Return racecourse transfers
- Pre-Derby Day Luncheon
- Yarra Valley Food & Wine Tour
Itinerary
Wednesday 30th October 2019
- Depart London Heathrow on Wednesday morning on an interconnecting flight to Melbourne.
Thursday 31st October 2019
- You will land into Melbourne on Thursday evening and upon arrival be collected and transported directly to your hotel of choice.
Friday 1st November 2019
- You will have the morning at leisure before heading to the Pre-Derby Day Luncheon.
Saturday 2nd November 2019
- Following breakfast you will be collected from the hotel and transported to Flemington for the opening day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Victoria Derby Day.
- Enjoy a full days racing from the comfort of your grandstand seats before being collected upon conclusion of the racing and taken back to your hotel.
Sunday 3rd November 2019
- Sunday you will have at leisure in Melbourne. If desired you can add one of our optional excursions (information found later in quote).
Monday 4th November 2019
- Following breakfast you will be collected from the hotel and transported out for the day to enjoy a Yarra Valley Food & Wine Tour.
Tuesday 5th November 2019
- Following breakfast you will be collected from the hotel and transported to Flemington for the highlight of the trip, Lexus Melbourne Cup Day.
- Enjoy a full days hospitality in The Home Straight Enclosure before being collected upon conclusion of the racing and taken back to your hotel.
Wednesday 6th November 2019
- Today you will have at leisure in Melbourne. If desired you can add one of our optional excursions (information found later in quote).
Thursday 7th November 2019
- Following breakfast you will be collected from the hotel and transported to Flemington for the third day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Kennedy Oaks Day.
- Enjoy a full days racing from the comfort of your grandstand seats before being collected upon conclusion of the racing and taken back to your hotel.
Friday 8th November 2019
- Today you will have at leisure in Melbourne. If desired you can add one of our optional excursions (information found later in quote).
Saturday 9th November 2019
- Following breakfast you will be collected from the hotel and transported to Flemington for the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Seppelt Wines Stakes Day.
- Enjoy a full days racing from the comfort of your grandstand seats before being collected upon conclusion of the racing and taken back to your hotel.
Sunday 10th November 2019
- You will have the morning at leisure before being collected by private car and transferred back to Melbourne Airport to catch your flight back to the UK.
- Departing late Sunday afternoon you will fly interconnecting via Perth back to London Heathrow, landing on Monday morning.
Ticket & Hospitality Information
Home Straight Enclosure
Located in the centre of the track, revel in all the excitement of the Melbourne Cup Carnival as you walk just metres from the enclosure to watch the racing action up close on the rails.
Package Includes:
- Racecourse admission
- Racebook
- Canapes on arrival
- Two course buffet lunch
- Afternoon tea
- Beverage package served from internal and external bars including a selection of red and white wines, sparkling wine, light and heavy beers and soft drinks (cash bar for all other drinks)
- Access to private garden area with outdoor furniture and shaded areas
- Live band daily
- Elevated viewing platform to watch all the races
- Access to private betting facilities and bookmaker
Tables of 10 and limited tables of 12 available. Bookings for fewer numbers will share.
Hill Stand Reserved Seating
Experience the Melbourne Cup Carnival from the comfort and splendour of the Grandstand with a reserved seat. All seating has a view of the track and the winning post. Guests also have access to general admission activation's and food & beverage outlets.
The Hill Stand is located opposite the winning post, the Hill Stand provides spectacular views of the racecourse and the Melbourne city skyline.
Hotel information
Blending the zest of the Vibe Hotel brand with the beautiful façade of a heritage building, The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins is located only a couple of blocks from the hub of Melbourne’s Collins Street.
The exciting Melbourne CBD is made up of precincts – distinct enclaves, each with their own flavour and charm. The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins is the perfect Melbourne hotel to base yourself; you are ideally located to take advantage of the Melbourne’s tram and rail network as well as easy access to the Etihad Stadium and exciting Southbank precinct as well as the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Lifestyle, fashion, shopping and all of the Melbourne attractions await you, as does the corporate, business and finance centre of Melbourne.
Distance to Racecourse
6km (10 minute drive)
Single Occupancy
The above package is available based on single occupancy for £4,945.00
Yarra Valley Food & Wine Tour
A full day tour including transfers & lunch to the Yarra Valley. You will enjoy a guided tour of a couple of different winery's in the region.
included within your package
upgrade to a private tour from £250.00 per person
Optional Excursions
In addition to the Yarra Valley Wine Tour you may also like to add an additional excursion from the below. For further information on any of the below options please enquire.
Great Ocean Road Tour
Experience a majestic coastal drive with return transfers and entrance to the national park. Your trip will include encounters with a variety of local wildlife both on and off land!
Price per person: £150.00
(private tour £400.00 per person)
Phillip Island & Moonlit Sanctuary
A fantastic tour of Phillip Island before enjoying the Penguin Parade, includes transfers, entrance to Phillip Island & the Moonlit Sanctuary.
Price per person £110.00
(private tour £370.00 per person)
Flights
Packages are based on return flights from London Heathrow to Melbourne. The flights are with Qantas Airlines that fly direct from Heathrow to Perth, then on to Melbourne.
Alternative departure airports, timings and connecting locations are available, please enquire for further details.
Upgrades to Business / First Class are available.
