Attending the Melbourne Cup is far more than witnessing Australia’s most iconic horse race – it’s immersing yourself in the excitement, elegance, and unrivalled spectacle of racing at its finest.
At RacingBreaks.com, we craft bespoke travel experiences with personalised itineraries, exclusive events, and official tickets and hospitality to ensure your Melbourne Cup trip is truly extraordinary.
You can now register your interest to be first to hear about our experiences in 2026.
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Our Melbourne Cup 2026 Experiences
Our Melbourne Cup packages are carefully curated to deliver an unforgettable experience with exclusive added extras to make your trip more than just a day at the races.
Every trip with Racing Breaks is fully customisable to suit your preferences, so should you wish to extend your time in Melbourne, or head to another destination before or after your trip, we can help.
Our 2026 experiences will be available soon, register your interest now to be first to hear.
The Melbourne Cup with RacingBreaks.com
Derby Day Eve Luncheon & After Party
You'll enjoy a drinks reception and 3 course meal alongside a complimentary bar throughout the afternoon. With high-quality racing celebrities and entertainment (in 2024 we were joined by Group 1 winning jockeys Harry Coffey & Ethan Brown), this is a great way to whet the appetite for a cracking week ahead!
There is also a great after-party for those looking to kick on into the evening.
Derby Day River Cruise
You're in for a real treat as we've hired a boat to transfer us to the racecourse.
You'll enjoy spectacular views with a complimentary bar and canapes throughout the journey whilst you cruise along the Yarra and Maribyrnong Rivers direct to Flemington Racecourse.
Call of the Card Luncheon
Enjoy an all-inclusive three course meal with interviews from leading jockeys and trainers.
This all precedes a spectacle like no other whereby the country's biggest punters take on the bookies for the following day's Melbourne Cup, staking up to a million dollars per bet!
Trip Extensions
With most flights connecting enroute to Melbourne, why not use this as an excuse to stop off and see more of another destination? Fly via Singapore or Dubai and spend a few days on your way, or way back. Or alternatively why not see more of Australia by travelling onto another city
Our recommended trip extensions are outlined below, for more information please enquire.
- Singapore
- Sydney
- Dubai
Flights
If required, we can include flights to Melbourne within any of our experiences.
There are connecting flights from most major UK airports with a range of airlines and also one direct flight option with Qantas from London Heathrow.
Extended stopovers are possible for those looking to spend a few nights whilst connecting in locations such as Dubai or Singapore.
Flight upgrades are available to Premium Economy, Business & First Class.
The Melbourne Cup is one of the most famous horses races on the planet, dating all the way back to 1861.
It’s the centrepiece of the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival and, of course, the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
It’s also the richest ‘two-mile’ handicap event in the world, with a total prize pool of $8 million.
