YOUR GUIDE TO THE MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL

The time has nearly arrived. The moment is nearly here. A Melbourne Cup Carnival as you’ve never experienced before. The chance to celebrate all that’s come before, and all that still awaits. The 2018 Melbourne Cup Carnival, our annual festival of colour and life, racing and fashion, food and friends, family and fun – this year promises to be like no other. Now, the wait is nearly over. Welcome back to tradition – and welcome home to the new – at the 2018 Melbourne Cup Carnival.

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VRC Members dining map of Flemington Racecourse

EXPLORE PACKAGES BY CATEGORY

This year, the Melbourne Cup Carnival is going to a whole new level, with incredible new dining spaces and never-before seen new experiences.

  • CAR PARKS

  • CLUB STAND DINING

  • MEMBERS GRANDSTAND DINING

  • BIRDCAGE

  • RACING REWARDS LOUNGE

  • KIIS YM MARQUEE

  • JUNIOR MEMBER & PHAR LAP CLUB EVENTS

CAR PARKS

CLUB STAND DINING

MEMBERS GRANDSTAND DINING

BIRDCAGE

RACING REWARDS LOUNGE

KIIS YM MARQUEE

JUNIOR MEMBERS & PHAR LAP CLUB EVENTS

MEMBERS SPACES TO VISIT

Whether you're looking for a quick drink, a bite to eat  or just a place to call your own for the day, you'll find the perfect spot. There's plenty of walk-up bars and cafes in The Club Stand, while your traditional favourites in The Grandstand remain. If you love to be close to the trackside action, the Members Lawn offers plenty of seating and shade with easy access to the Betting Ring.

The Club Stand

As you’ll soon see, your new Club Stand will prove to have been well worth the wait. The atmosphere will be electric.

You’ll love the direct, uninhibited views across to the track and the Mounting Yard, not to mention the easy, direct access straight onto the Members Lawn. The new Betting Ring is literally at the front door.

The endless choices and options for smart dining, casual food and inventive drinks on offer will be stunning.

The lobby inside the new Members Club Stand at Flemington Racecourse

The Bird Bath Bar

If you've ever wanted to have a peek into all the glamour and celebrity style that takes place in The Birdcage, this is your year.

New this year, the Bird Bath Bar is a Members only bar located in the very heart of the Birdcage. It's been created for every Member to enjoy.

It's a vibrant walk-up bar, with no need to book. An open-air oasis adorned with surprising pops of colour, the lush and lovely garden courtyard fit out will be serving up refreshing Champagne, craft beers and cocktails all day.

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Photoshoot for the Bird Bath Bar

TICKET TYPES

The following ticket types are available for VRC Members to purchase for the 2018 Melbourne Cup Carnival. Please note that terms & conditions apply.   

VRC MEMBERS ACCESS & APPLICATION PROCESS

A ballot will be conducted for all Dining, Reserved Car Parks and the Racing Rewards Lounge to ensure Members are given equal opportunity to secure a package. Birdcage packages and KIIS YM Marquee are sold online and bookings are processed in order of receipt.

VRC MEMBERS ENCLOSURE ACCESS
Melbourne Cup Carnival access grid 2018
VRC MEMBERS ENCLOSURE OPTIONS
VRC MCC Members Carnival Guide Course Map 2018
APPLICATION PROCESS EXPLAINED

Car Sites and Super Sites

All Reserved Car Sites will be allocated by random computer allocation at the completion of the ballot application period. The objective of the random computer allocation process is to ensure that all sites are allocated in the fairest possible manner so that all Full Members are given an equal opportunity to secure a site. Restricted Members are not eligable for the the ballot but can apply for Car and Super Sites from Monday 30 July 2018.

Important dates:

  • 3pm Friday 27 July - applications for the ballot close. 
  • Monday 30 July - applications for Restricted Members open (pending availability). 
  • Late August - all payments for successful applications will be processed during the month of August 2018. Upon successful allocation, refunds are not available.
  • Early September -  provided Members have paid their 2018/19 subscription fees, they will receive a confirmation letter informing them of the outcome of their application. If successful, Members will be notified of their allocated Car Site number.
  • Mid September - successful Members will receive their information pack containing: vehicle sticker(s), site map(s), Pedestrian Pass order form(s) and all other relevant information.

To submit your application online, sign into your account, select ‘Membership Services’, select Reserved Car Park Application and follow the prompts. Alternatively ballot applications can be sent via post to 448 Epsom Road, Flemington VIC 3031 or emailed to memberscarparksvrc.net.au.

The Birdcage

Bookings for 1 Oliver St can be made online or by contacting VRC Customer Service on 1300 727 575 from 9am Tuesday 3 July 2018.

Birdcage bookings are made in order of booking receipt so please ensure you book early to avoid missing out. 

Members Dining 

To ensure a fair allocation of Members Dining during the Melbourne Cup Carnival, the Club will employ a random ballot to allocate applications. Only applications received prior to 3pm on Friday 27 July 2018 will be entered into the ballot. Members will receive a letter advising of their outcome in early September. If ballot applications do not reach capacity, bookings will continue to be taken until sold out.

To submit your application online, sign into your account, select ‘Membership Services', select Dining Application and follow the prompts. Alternatively ballot applications can be sent via post to 448 Epsom Road, Flemington VIC 3031 or email to membersdining@vrc.net.au.

All Members Dining is catered by Peter Rowland Catering.

Racing Rewards Lounge 

Applications for the Racing Rewards Lounge close 3pm Friday 27 July 2018.

Limit of one table per Member, per day. Bookings in the Racing Rewards Lounge are limited and will be allocated via a ballot system. 

Members are encouraged to select 4 preferences, in order. Please number your preferences with 1 being your preferred option through to 4 being the least preferred option. If you do not wish to be allocated a particular day, leave the box blank

Please note that the Racing Rewards Lounge does not have a view of the track. 

Junior Members Nursery Site and Chill Ville

Bookings will be taken from 9am on Monday 17 September 2018 through VRC Customer Service 1300 727 575. A booking form will need to be completed an signed by a parent/guardian for each Junior Member.