Melbourne Cup in Hervey Bay, Maryborough | Photos

Hopeful punters dressed to the nines for this year’s Melbourne Cup celebrations on the Fraser Coast. Check out our photo gallery featuring race day fashions, fascinators and more:

Hopeful punters gathered in venues across the Fraser Coast on Tuesday to watch the race that stops the nation.

Despite the rain, crowds dressed to the nines for the 2022 Melbourne Cup celebrations, with some wearing custom made fascinators.

At The Beach House Hotel’s luncheon, Samuel Dowdeswell won a “Best Dressed” award, sporting a purple tie to match his hair.

“I love mohawks because they’re not in fashion,” Mr Dowdeswell said.

“I was able to learn to express myself through my hair.”

Darelle Baker also won “Best Dressed” for the ladies fashion, with Ray and Janine Heathwood taking home the same award for the couples.

Lorrin Bosel’s headpiece was custom made to match her outfit, which scored her “Best Fascinator” at the race day celebrations.

Meanwhile at the Hervey Bay RSL, tickets sold out weeks ago for Melbourne Cup lunch.

“We get lots of regulars who come every year, they’ve been coming for years and years, which is fantastic - it’s always a great day out,” club marketing manager Kellie Robinson said.

In Maryborough, the Carriers Arms Hotel was also one of the best places to watch the Melbourne Cup.

Dozens turned out in their finery for the hotel’s annual luncheon, which this year featured a buffet.

Alea Hartig and Khamla Mott, who both dressed up for the Cup, said they were having a ball.

Check out our photos from venues across the Fraser Coast celebrating the Melbourne Cup:

Damon Winton and Olivia Raftesath at The Beach House Hotel's Melbourne Cup celebrations.

Tess Dulka and Dawn Harrison at the Hervey Bay RSL Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Donalda Buchanan and Sandra Edward at the Hervey Bay RSL Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Christine Service and Barry Hamilton at the Hervey Bay RSL Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Kellie Robinson and Amy Ross are part of the Hervey Bay RSL team who organised the Melbourne Cup luncheon.

The Melbourne Cup luncheon at the Hervey Bay RSL sold out weeks prior to the event.

There was live music at the Hervey Bay RSL's Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Samuel Dowdeswell won a “Best Dressed” award at The Beach House Hotel's Melbourne Cup celebrations.

Ray and Janine Heathwood won “Best Dressed Couple” at The Beach House Hotel's Melbourne Cup celebrations.

Melbourne Cup celebrations at The Beach House Hotel.

The First National Real Estate Team, Hervey Bay, at The Beach House Hotel for Melbourne Cup celebrations. From left, Wal Farag, Jacqueline Farag, Lacey Stillman, Louise Higgins and Sharla Sendall.

Lorrin Bosel won “Best Fascinator” at the Beach House Hotel's Melbourne Cup celebrations.

Alec and Tammy Smith at The Beach House Hotel's Melbourne Cup celebrations.

Wayne, Colby and Nick at The Beach House for Melbourne Cup celebrations.

Darelle Baker also won a “Best Dressed” award at The Beach House Hotel's Melbourne Cup celebrations.

Elizabeth and Lance Palmer at the Hervey Bay RSL Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Jim and Louise Eaton at the Hervey Bay RSL Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Ann and Graham Wright at the Hervey Bay RSL Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Christine and Leigh Herbert at the Hervey Bay RSL Melbourne Cup luncheon.

From left. Adam Rychlik, Maria Barker, Sam Rasmussen, Paul and Helen Graham at the Hervey Bay RSL Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Irene Brown and Cathy Jones at the Hervey Bay RSL Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Helen Roberts and Janice Tidemann at the Hervey Bay RSL Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Judy Taylor and Karen Antcliff at the Hervey Bay RSL Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Toni and David Boss at the Hervey Bay RSL Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Vanessa Wheeler and Trish Bruton at the Hervey Bay RSL Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Elizabeth Grant at the Hervey Bay RSL Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Joy and Gina at the Hervey Bay RSL Melbourne Cup luncheon.

From left. Kelly Fritz, Susan and Greg Ford, and Shar and Wayne Namcarrow at the Hervey Bay RSL Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Wendy Ryan and Sheridan Trusson at the Hervey Bay RSL Melbourne Cup luncheon.

From left. Vanessa Wheeler, Trish Bruton and Tayah Watson at the Hervey Bay RSL Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Alea Hartig and Khamla Mott enjoying the Melbourne Cup luncheon at the Carriers Arms Hotel.

Stacey, Krys, Sarah and De'anne at the Carriers Arms Hotel luncheon for Melbourne Cup Day.

The entertainment at the Carriers Arms Hotel's Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Danielle List and Sonya Lange having fun at the Carriers Arms Hotel's Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Julie Smith and Karen Daly at the Carriers Arms Hotel Melbourne Cup luncheon.

Ed Begurnik and Karen Ross at the Carriers Arms Hotel Melbourne Cup luncheon.

The girls having a ball at the Carriers Arms Hotel Melbourne Cup luncheon.

A group having a ball at the Carriers Arms Hotel's Melbourne Cup Day luncheon.

Hope Downing and Donna Elliott at the Carriers Arms Hotel Melbourne Cup luncheon.