What’s on for Melbourne Cup on the Gold Coast

The Glitter Strip is ready to giddy up this Melbourne Cup with stacks of events across the city celebrating the race that stops the nation. See what’s on >>

THE Glitter Strip is ready to giddy up this Melbourne Cup with events across the city celebrating the race that stops the nation.

Gold Coasters have a plethora of options with pubs and clubs providing experiences for the day and the 2pm race isn’t the only action on the track.

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Model Caysara Beric, is ready for the Melbourne Cup at the Gold Coast Turf Club. Picture: Jerad Williams

The Gold Coast Turf Club is opening its gates from 9am with its seven-race card starting at 12.29pm.

All hospitality packages are sold out but general admission tickets are $20.

The fashions on the field competition exclusive to the Glasshouse Fashion Luncheon will commence from noon with the finals for best-dressed female taking place after the Cup at

2.15pm.

Mayor Tom Tate shows off The Lexus Melbourne Cup on its visit to the city in 2018. Picture: Glenn Hampson

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The Red Bull DJ will be trackside from 1-4pm and a charity raffle will be on track fundraising for the Gold Coast Hospital Foundation.

Major Events Gold Coast supports the event and Mayor Tom Tate said he would see those letting their hair down on the day at the turf club.

“The 2021 program has been extended to ensure the best on-track action as well as all the colour and energy of race day fashion,” he said.

“Let’s ensure our Melbourne Cup Day at Aquis Park is the only place to be on Cup Day.”

Liz Cantor, Amanda Abate, Christie Sutherland, and Sam Thaiday celebrate the Melbourne Cup. Picture: Liam Kidston

Burleigh Pavilion will be holding its own fashions on the field hosted by Married at First Sight contestant Ryan Gallagher, along with the races on its large screens and a three-course menu from $99.

All events at The Star Gold Coast have sold out along with the Southport Sharks Aviary Rooftop Bar.

Punters also wanting a classy experience can go to Palazzo Versace for $215 per person.

The Sheraton Grand Mirage and Bine Bar and Dining will be kicking off their events from midday.

Food and beverage packages are also on sale at The Cavill Hotel, The Island and Pink Flamingo, while The Loose Moose are hosting an after-party.

BINE BAR AND DINING

Price: $35 (includes a drink on arrival, finger food, live music from Zak Keenan, sweepstakes and fashions on the field.

Bookings: trybooking.com/BTOFG

PINK FLAMINGO

Where: Corner of 88 Surf Parade and Victoria Ave, Broadbeach

Price: Standing tickets $98 (includes canapes, three-hour drink package and a glass of bubbles on arrival).

Bookings at pinkflamingogoldcoast.com/melbourne-cup-2021

PALAZZO VERSACE

Price: $385 for Vanitas (includes five-course degustation paired with free-flowing Moët & Chandon Champagne) and $215 for Il Barocco Restaurant (includes three-course set menu complimented with a glass of Moët & Chandon on arrival followed by three-hours of free-flowing beverages).

Bookings at palazzoversace.com.au/melbourne-cup

THE LOOSE MOOSE

Where: 1/75 Surf Parade, Broadbeach

Price: After-party. No tickets required and walk-ins are welcome. ⁠ Taking bookings for six or more guests.

Bookings via email⁠ [e-mail]

Cumberbatch ridden by Jamie Kah takes to the track at Flemington Racecourse. Picture: Ryan Reg

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SURFERS PARADISE SLSC

Where: Cnr Hanlan St and The Esplanade, Surfers Paradise.

Price: $50 (includes grazing platters with seafood, meats, salads, cheeses, dips and condiments).

Bookings at surfersparadiseslsc.com.au/shop/events/melbourne-cup-luncheon/

TERRACES RESTAURANT, SHERATON GRAND MIRAGE

Where: 71 SeaWorld Drive, Main Beach

Price: $195 (includes extravagant seafood buffet accompanied by a three-hour beverage package, best-dressed prizes, charity sweep stakes and all the action from Melbourne).

Bookings at goldcoasttickets.com.au/event/14498

GOLD COAST TURF CLUB

Where: Racecourse Dr, Bundall

Price: General admission from $20.

Bookings at gctc.com.au/event/melbourne-cup-2021/

BURLEIGH PAVILION

Where: 3a/43 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads

Price: $90 (includes lunch, DJs and prizes for best dressed).

Bookings at bar.burleighpavilion.com/2021-melbourne-cup/

THE ISLAND

Where: 3128 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise.

Price: $109 for Rooftop The Birdcage; $209 G.H Mumm Gala Luncheon; Bubbles and Pearls Pavilion $259 (includes three- hour beverage package, canapes and share plates to your table, entertainment, fashions on the field, best race-day hat and race sweeps).

Bookings at theislandgoldcoast.com.au/melbourne-cup/

THE COLLECTIVE

Where: 1128 Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach

Price: $79-$179 (includes live screenings of the race, fashions on the field, cocktail style and seated ticket options and live music).

Bookings at thecollectivepalmbeach.com.au/events

• Sold out are: Garden Kitchen and Bar, Miss Moneypenny’s, Southport Sharks, Nineteen at the Star restaurant, The Star Sports Bar and Cucina Vivo.

Originally published as What’s on for Melbourne Cup on the Gold Coast