How to buy tickets to Melbourne Cup 2017: The ultimate guide to prices
THE Melbourne Cup Carnival is one of the biggest events on the Spring Racing calendar. Here’s how to get your hands on tickets.
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THOUSANDS of Melburnians donning bright spring colours will soon flock to Flemington Racecourse across the four days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Here’s how to join them.
Can you buy a ticket on arrival?
The Melbourne Cup Carnival is a fully ticketed event. That means you must have a ticket before showing up the racecourse and can’t buy a ticket at the entrance.
Tickets do sell out, particularly on Melbourne Cup Day, so if you do plan on attending it’s important to book soon.
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TICKET OPTIONS
General admission:
Get close to the track and feel the ground shake as the thoroughbred horses race past.
General admission tickets give racegoers a variety of vantage points to choose from, and allow access to all general public areas and a range of entertainment and activities.
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Reserved seating:
Racegoers with reserved seating tickets can watch the horses with a prime view of the racecourse, as well as Melbourne’s spectacular city skyline.
Choose from the Hill Stand (covered), the Lawn Stand (uncovered) and Saintly Place (indoors) to cheer on the winning horse.
The Precinct:
Situated beside the famed Birdcage at the east end of the Flemington front lawn, those with tickets to the Precinct will have remarkable views of the racecourse.
Food, beverages, coffee and snacks are available throughout the Precinct, and ticketholders will also get a $15 food voucher, track views, a race book and souvenir pen.
And since it’s an outdoor area, make sure you’re prepared for Melbourne’s unpredictable weather.
Visit Ticketek to purchase general admission, reserved seating or The Precinct tickets.
The Parade Lounge:
True horse racing enthusiasts can upgrade their Flemington Spring Racing experience will tickets to the Parade Lounge. The package includes beverages, an outdoor viewing area, private betting facilities and bookmaker, and a cocktail menu.
Tickets to the Parade Lounge on Derby Day, Oaks Day, and Melbourne Cup Day have sold out, but tickets are still available for Stakes Day.
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HOW MUCH DO TICKETS COST?
Derby Day
GENERAL ADMISSION:
Adults: $75.45
Pensioner: $40.80
Student: $61.20
RESERVED SEATING:
Hill Stand: $159.05
Lawn Grandstand: $122.35
Saintly Place: $132.55
THE PRECINCT:
Cost: $178.45
Melbourne Cup
GENERAL ADMISSION:
Adults: $80.55
Students: $65.25
Pensioners: $42.85
RESERVED SEATING:
Lawn Grandstand: $224.30
Saintly Place: $234.50
THE PRECINCT:
Cost: $202.90
Oaks Day
GENERAL ADMISSION:
Adults: $56.10
Students: $48.95
Pensioners: $28.55
RESERVED SEATING:
Hill Grandstand: $130.50
Lawn Grandstand: $98.90
Saintly Place: $98.90
THE PRECINCT:
Cost: $122.35
Stakes Day
GENERAL ADMISSION:
Adults: $56.10
Students: $48.95
Pensioners: $28.55
RESERVED SEATING:
Hill Grandstand: Adults: $86.70, Children under 16 years: $25.50
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