What’s open on Melbourne Cup day 2018

THE RACE that stops the nation is here. If you’re confused on what’s open or what services are running, look no further because we have all you need to about the Melbourne Cup public holiday.

THE RACE that stops the nation is here.

If you need to know what’s open, or what services are running, look no further.

here’s all you need to about the Melbourne Cup public holiday.

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Check what times your local supermarkets for opening hours. Picture: Richard Dobson

WHAT’S OPEN ON MELBOURNE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY?

SUPERMARKETS AND MARKETS OPENING HOURS

Coles: Mostly normal opening hours. Check your local store.

Woolworths: All stores will open except for Bourke Street and Collins Square. Check your local store hours.

Aldi: Mostly normal opening hours. Check your local store.

IGA: As all IGA stores are independently owned and operated it is best to contact your local store to check trading hours.

Queen Victoria Market: Closed

South Melbourne Market: Closed

Prahran Market: Closed

Preston Market: Closed

Footscray Market: Closed

Post Offices

Australia Post has confirmed most post offices will be open and there will be no mail or parcel deliveries for Tuesday 6th of November. Check your local post office opening hours at Australia Post website.

Most major shopping centres will be open around Melbourne

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Public Transport Victoria will be running to a Saturday timetable. You can use the PTV website to plan your journey.

Extra services will be running to Flemington for those heading to the Melbourne Cup.

SHOPPING CENTRES OPENING HOURS

Melbourne Central: 10am-6pm

Melbourne Emporium: 10am-6pm

Bayside: 10am-5pm

Highpoint: 9am-5.30pm

Chadstone: 9am-5.30pm

Eastland: 10.30am-5.30pm

Northland: 10am-5pm

The Glen: 10am-5pm

Pacific Epping: 10am-6pm,

Pacific Werribee: 10am-5pm*

Westfield Plenty Valley: 10am-5pm*

Westfield Geelong: 9am-4pm

Westfield Doncaster: 10am-5pm*

Westfield Southland: 10am-5pm*

Westfield Fountain Gate: 10am-5pm*

Westfield Knox: 10am-5pm*

*Some stores and restaurants trading hours may vary.

Don’t forget to check changes if you plan on using public transport. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

THINGS TO DO ON MELBOURNE CUP DAY 2018

The following Melbourne attractions will be on November 6th:

NGV: Open 10am — 5pm.

ACMI at Fed Square: Open 10am — 5pm

Eu reka Skydeck: Open 10am-10pm

F ederation Square: Open 24 hours

Melbourne Museum: Open 10am — 5pm

Luna Park: Open 11am — 8pm

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel: Open 11am -10pm (Tickets sales finish at 9.15pm)

Peninsula Hot Springs: Open 7am — 10pm *Bookings essential, 10% surcharge for public holidays

Melbourne Zoo: Open 9am — 5pm

Healsville Sanctuary: Open 9am — 5pm

Werribee Open Range Zoo: Open 9am — 5pm

Royal Botanical Gardens: Open 7.30am — Sunset

Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium: Open 9:30am — 6pm (Last entry at 5pm)

Shrine of Remembrance: Open 10am-5pm

S tate Library of Victoria: Open 10am-6pm

Old Melbourne Gaol: Open 9.30am — 5pm

Melbourne Sports Museum: Closed

BARS, RESTAURANTS OPEN ON MELBOURNE CUP DAY

Arbory Bar & Eatery: Open 7:30am — 1:00am

Arbory Afloat: Open 11am — 1:00am

Hawker Hall: Open 12pm — late

Baby Pizza: Open 12pm — late

Kong: Open 12pm — late

Kisumé: Open 12pm — late

Pidapipo: Open 12pm — 11pm

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