1 P age gent 2014 Melbourne Cup Carnival AAMI Victoria Derby Day: Saturday 1 st November Emirates Melbourne Cup Day: Tuesday 4 th November Crown Oaks Day: Thursday 6 th November Emirates Stakes Day: Saturday 8 th November
2 P age 2014 Melbourne Cup Carnival The Melbourne Cup Carnival is an unparalleled four day celebration of racing, food and wine, fashion and glamour. For one week in spring, fabulous Flemington becomes the corporate, social and sporting epicentre of Australia. With the best thoroughbreds from Australia and increasingly, around the globe, taking centre stage throughout the world s most vibrant racing Carnival, it is a celebration not to be missed and never to be forgotten. You can be there in style with the experts! AAMI Victoria Derby Day Considered one of the most prestigious days of racing in Australasia, featuring a card of nine Group races, four at the elite Group 1 level. The feature Group 1 AAMI Victoria Derby is Australia s premier staying classic for three-year-olds. The fashion stakes are equally high with the commencement of the Myer Fashions on the Field competition. This is the day for classic elegance, which sets the pace for the entire week. Traditionally, black and white has been the prominent colour scheme for women, while men often chose to wear a grey morning suit, top hat, peacock vest and pin-stripe pants. Emirates Melbourne Cup Day The Emirates Melbourne Cup is a truly spectacular event and the focal point of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. While most of Australia stops to watch or listen to the race, there s nothing like being there amongst the 100,000 plus crowd to experience this truly unique event. The excitement slowly builds to its 3pm fever pitch when everything at the track comes to a stop for 200 heart- pounding seconds. Each year, a new chapter is written, a new legend is made and a new dream comes true as the winning connections take Australia s most famous sporting trophy. Crown Oaks Day Known as the ultimate style day of the Carnival, and commonly referred to as Ladies Day, women of all ages come together dressed in their most feminine ensemble. The winner of the national competition of Myer Fashions on the Field is announced on Crown Oaks Day, reinforcing its importance on the fashion calendar. The racing highlight is the Group 1 Crown Oaks, the classic for three-year-old fillies over 2500m. Emirates Stakes Day The Melbourne Cup Carnival concludes with Emirates Stakes Day, featuring Victoria s premier 1600m event, the Group 1 Emirates Stakes. Emirates Stakes Day is the fastest growing race day for the four day Carnival with crowds topping 80,000 in recent years. It is also recognised as the Carnival s family day, with the focus on family fun and an abundance of free activities available for children. Message from the Chief Executive Melbourne is one of the world s great sporting cities, and the Melbourne Cup Carnival is the jewel in its calendar of major events. Each day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival has its own distinct character: AAMI Victoria Derby Day is for racing and fashion purists, boasting an incredible four Group 1s; Emirates Melbourne Cup Day is as much a national celebration as a sporting event, with a new chapter of history written each year; Crown Oaks Day, ladies day, is the ultimate style day; and Emirates Stakes Day is a chance for the young ones to shine in a relaxed environment set against racing that is anything but. No other event provides the unique combination of sport, culture, food and wine, and fashion as the Melbourne Cup Carnival. For this reason, the four fabulous days at Flemington remain unmatched as a destination for business and social interaction, networking and branding opportunities. Likewise, Flemington offers an unrivalled array of hospitality options including exclusive and shared marquees, private corporate suites and renowned restaurants - to make your visit to the Melbourne Cup Carnival rewarding and memorable. I invite you to peruse the following pages to find an option perfect for you and look forward to welcoming you to Flemington this spring for the celebration that stops a nation. David Courtney Chief Executive, Victoria Racing Club
3 P age AAMI Victoria Derby Day: Saturday 1 st November Emirates Melbourne Cup Day: Tuesday 4 th November Crown Oaks Day: Thursday 6 th November Emirates Stakes Day: Saturday 8 th November 2014 MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL at FLEMINGTON It all starts on AAMI Victoria Derby Day when the crowds gather for the first race at Australia s premier racecourse in the city of Melbourne. From that moment on you become a part of one of the world s foremost racing carnivals embracing everything to do with the sport of kings; the horses, the jockeys, the trainers, the spectators, the celebrities, the bookies, the fashions and the dining. If you have already been to this event in the past then you know what we mean. If it s your first time then look no further because we ve been hard at it since 1993 bringing thousands of fans from Australia and around the world to this sensational event. Our experience ensures your enjoyable stay. Events Worldwide celebrates our 20 th Melbourne Cup package in 2014. WHERE TO STAY Our feature hotel is the 5 Star Langham Melbourne. Located in the heart of Southbank this is an ideal location to enjoy the City and the Yarra River. Other hotels on our program include the 4 star Mercure Treasury Gardens which is great value, the Bayview Eden, Quest on Collins, Oaks Market, Oaks Lonsdale and Mantra on the Park. LOCAL SIGHTSEEING TOURS See list page 7 We have a selection of favourite tours which you can take between race days. Discover parts of Melbourne you never knew existed and head further a-field to Phillip Island or the Mornington Peninsula for Wineries and more. Please pre-book these tours. Hotel and Ticket Packages 2014: A range of 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 9 night set Packages are listed in this brochure or if that s not suitable try our U-Select options but get in early as hotel rooms sell out! EVENT TICKETING RESERVED SEATING Each package includes a General Admission ticket as listed and upgrades to reserved seats are available whilst stocks last*. You need to secure these seats when you book. GA tickets can also be taken out of any listed package if not required on a given day. MARQUEE Options for upgrading to a hospitality package are available for selected days*. *Tickets not available at release time. Book a GA package now and upgrade as a priority guest when available!!
4 P age Room Selection Options: Establish which property + bedding will suit your needs the most. Here is a guideline to most options; Twin / Double: Hotel room or a one bedroom apartment. A double is a queen or king and a twin is 2 singles or 2 doubles. Triple: All hotels and one bedroom apartments have a king or a queen and a rollaway bed. Many apartments have a double sofa as the second bed. If you require 3 separate beds you need to take a two bedroom apartment triple rate. Quad: Use a 2 bedroom apartment and all have queen/queen or queen/2 singles accommodating 4 guests. On request we can ask for a rollaway bed at extra cost for the 4 th or 5 th guests but this can be limited. Rates will be the same per person as quad. Extra nights: These are on a request basis, case by case consider we have 2, 3,4,5,7 and 9 night packages already and GA tickets can be removed from any of these packages if not required contact us to establish the best outcome. Rates: Rates are PER PERSON in Australian Dollars and are subject to change and availability at any time before confirmation. AAMI Victoria Derby Day 2 Night Express Package: In Friday 31 st Out Sunday 2 nd Nov Two (2) Nights Accommodation, room only General Admission to AAMI Victoria Derby Day Saturday 1 st November Option to upgrade to a Marquee or Reserved seating Events Worldwide Lanyard and Ticket holder Bayview Eden (4 Star) Superior $339 $532 $319 NA Mercure Treasury (4 Star) City View $399 $670 NA NA Mercure Treasury (4 Star) Garden View $449 $760 $359 NA Quest on Collins (4 Star) One Bedroom $399 $679 $379 NA Quest on Collins (4 Star) Two Bedroom $599 NA $449 $369 Mantra on the Park (4 Star) One Bedroom $419 $738 $399 NA Mantra on the Park (4 Star) Two Bedroom $679 NA $499 $399 Oaks on Market (4 Star) Studio $459 $804 $419 NA Oaks on Market (4 Star) One Bedroom $579 $984 $459 NA Oaks on Market (4 Star) Two Bedroom $749 NA $539 $439 Oaks on Lonsdale (4 Star) Studio $459 $804 $419 NA Oaks on Lonsdale (4 Star) One Bedroom $579 $984 $459 NA Oaks on Lonsdale (4 Star) Two Bedroom $749 NA $539 $439 The Langham (5 Star) Grand Classic $679 $1186 $549 NA The Langham (5 Star) Grand River $719 $1266 $579 NA Emirates Melbourne Cup Day 2 or 3 Night Express Package: Two (2) or Three (3) Nights Accommodation, room only General Admission to Emirates Melbourne Cup Day Tuesday 4 th Nov Option to upgrade to a Marquee or Reserved seating Events Worldwide Lanyard and Ticket holder 2 Nights is the first amount shown For 3 Nights add + $ Shown Bayview Eden (4 Star) Superior $379 +$97 $572 +$193 $349 +$84 NA Mercure Treasury (4 Star) City View $469 +$135 $740 +$271 NA NA Mercure Treasury (4 Star) Garden View $519 +$155 $830 +$311 $399 +$105 NA Quest on Collins (4 Star) One Bedroom $479 +$140 $759 +$280 $429 +$118 NA Quest on Collins (4 Star) Two Bedroom $659 +$220 NA $499 +$147 $409 +$110 Mantra on the Park (4 Star) One Bedroom $529 +$159 $848 +$319 $439 +$124 NA Mantra on the Park (4 Star) Two Bedroom $739 +$255 NA $549 +$170 $449 +$128 Oaks on Market (4 Star) Studio $559 +$173 $904 +$345 $469 +$135 NA Oaks on Market (4 Star) One Bedroom $629 +$203 $1028 +$399 $509 +$154 NA Oaks on Market (4 Star) Two Bedroom $819 +$286 NA $599 +$191 $489 +$143 Oaks on Lonsdale (4 Star) Studio $559 +$173 $904 +$345 $469 +$135 NA Oaks on Lonsdale (4 Star) One Bedroom $629 +$203 $1028 +$399 $509 +$154 NA Oaks on Lonsdale (4 Star) Two Bedroom $819 +$286 NA $599 +$191 $489 +$143 The Langham (5 Star) Grand Classic $739 +$253 $1237 +$498 $599 +$193 NA The Langham (5 Star) Grand River $789 +$273 $1336 +$547 $629 +$207 NA
5 P age AAMI Victoria Derby Day + Emirates Melbourne Cup Day 5 Nights: In Friday 31 st Out Wed 5 th Five (5) Nights Accommodation, room only General Admission to AAMI Victoria Derby Day and Emirates Melbourne Cup Day Option to upgrade to a Marquee or Reserved seating Events Worldwide Lanyard and Ticket holder Bayview Eden (4 Star) Superior $779 $483 $698 NA Mercure Treasury (4 Star) City View $989 $677 NA NA Mercure Treasury (4 Star) Garden View $1089 $777 $899 NA Quest on Collins (4 Star) One Bedroom $999 $700 $889 NA Quest on Collins (4 Star) Two Bedroom $1439 NA $1049 $839 Mantra on the Park (4 Star) One Bedroom $1119 $797 $929 NA Mantra on the Park (4 Star) Two Bedroom $1629 NA $1169 $929 Oaks on Market (4 Star) Studio $1189 $863 $979 NA Oaks on Market (4 Star) One Bedroom $1349 $1013 $1079 NA Oaks on Market (4 Star) Two Bedroom $1789 NA $1279 $1009 Oaks on Lonsdale (4 Star) Studio $1189 $863 $979 NA Oaks on Lonsdale (4 Star) One Bedroom $1349 $1013 $1079 NA Oaks on Lonsdale (4 Star) Two Bedroom $1789 NA $1279 $1009 The Langham (5 Star) Grand Classic $1619 $1267 $1299 NA The Langham (5 Star) Grand River $1729 $1367 $1369 NA Getting to Flemington (book early!) The vast majority of visitors to Flemington use a train, taxi or a tram. Trains operate every few minutes from all city CBD stations via Southern Cross Station and North Melbourne to directly behind the Members Grandstand and the Hill Stand for your convenience. Trams operate along Elizabeth Street and Flemington Road to Racecourse road and Epsom road with a short walk into the course. We can also offer a Limo or bus service from your hotel on a request basis but you need to book early; Private Car Transfer Rates per person (pp): 2 guests return $178 pp (one way outbound only $89) 3 guests return $118 pp (one way outbound only $59) 4 guests return $89 pp (one way outbound only $45) Cup Day Coach Transfers (Return only $49) Bookings only accepted with your initial package. If you book later a $45 handling fee applies per booking. Emirates Melbourne Cup Day and Crown Oaks Day 4 Night Package: In Mon 3 rd Out Fri 7 th Nov Four (4) Nights Accommodation, room only General Admission to Emirates Melbourne Cup Day and Crown Oaks Day Option to upgrade to a Marquee or Reserved seating Events Worldwide Lanyard and Ticket holder Bayview Eden (4 Star) Superior $679 $1066 $619 NA Mercure Treasury (4 Star) City View $839 $1380 NA NA Mercure Treasury (4 Star) Garden View $929 $1550 $709 NA Quest on Collins (4 Star) One Bedroom $859 $1419 $769 NA Quest on Collins (4 Star) Two Bedroom $1198 NA $889 $729 Mantra on the Park (4 Star) One Bedroom $939 $1576 $789 NA Mantra on the Park (4 Star) Two Bedroom $1349 NA $989 $809 Oaks on Market (4 Star) Studio $997 $1690 $839 NA Oaks on Market (4 Star) One Bedroom $1129 $1940 $919 NA Oaks on Market (4 Star) Two Bedroom $1479 NA $1079 $869 Oaks on Lonsdale (4 Star) Studio $997 $1690 $839 NA Oaks on Lonsdale (4 Star) One Bedroom $1129 $1940 $919 NA Oaks on Lonsdale (4 Star) Two Bedroom $1479 NA $1079 $869 The Langham (5 Star) Grand Classic $1349 $2362 $1089 NA The Langham (5 Star) Grand River $1429 $2522 $1149 NA
6 P age AAMI Victoria Derby, Emirates Melbourne Cup Day & Crown Oaks Day 7 Night Package: In Fri 31 st Out Fri 7 th Nov Seven (7) Nights Accommodation, room only General Admission to AAMI Victoria Derby Day, Emirates Melbourne Cup Day and Crown Oaks Day Option to upgrade to a Marquee or Reserved seating Events Worldwide Lanyard and Ticket holder Bayview Eden (4 Star) Superior $1099 $1776 $999 NA Mercure Treasury (4 Star) City View $1389 $2336 NA NA Mercure Treasury (4 Star) Garden View $1539 $2626 $1159 NA Quest on Collins (4 Star) One Bedroom $1429 $2399 $1259 NA Quest on Collins (4 Star) Two Bedroom $2029 NA $1469 $1199 Mantra on the Park (4 Star) One Bedroom $1569 $2684 $1299 NA Mantra on the Park (4 Star) Two Bedroom $2289 NA $1649 $1329 Oaks on Market (4 Star) Studio $1669 $2878 $1379 NA Oaks on Market (4 Star) One Bedroom $1889 $3298 $1529 NA Oaks on Market (4 Star) Two Bedroom $2498 NA $1798 $1449 Oaks on Lonsdale (4 Star) Studio $1669 $2878 $1379 NA Oaks on Lonsdale (4 Star) One Bedroom $1889 $3298 $1529 NA Oaks on Lonsdale (4 Star) Two Bedroom $2498 NA $1798 $1449 The Langham (5 Star) Grand Classic $2269 $3998 $1819 NA The Langham (5 Star) Grand River $2419 $4332 $1919 NA The Works! 9 Nights All Races Super Package, In Fri 31 st Out Sunday 9 th Nov Nine (9) Nights Accommodation, room only General Admission to AAMI Victoria Derby Day, Emirates Melbourne Cup Day, Crown Oaks Day and Emirates Stakes Day Option to upgrade to a Marquee or Reserved seating Events Worldwide Lanyard and Ticket holder Bayview Eden (4 Star) Superior $1298 $2168 $1189 NA Mercure Treasury (4 Star) City View $1649 $2867 NA NA Mercure Treasury (4 Star) Garden View $1829 $3227 $1379 NA Quest on Collins (4 Star) One Bedroom $1689 $2949 $1489 NA Quest on Collins (4 Star) Two Bedroom $2398 NA $1747 $1419 Mantra on the Park (4 Star) One Bedroom $1869 $3298 $1549 NA Mantra on the Park (4 Star) Two Bedroom $2698 NA $1959 $1579 Oaks on Market (4 Star) Studio $1989 $3543 $1639 NA Oaks on Market (4 Star) One Bedroom $2259 $4083 $1819 NA Oaks on Market (4 Star) Two Bedroom $2998 NA $2139 $1719 Oaks on Lonsdale (4 Star) Studio $1989 $3543 $1639 NA Oaks on Lonsdale (4 Star) One Bedroom $2259 $4083 $1819 NA Oaks on Lonsdale (4 Star) Two Bedroom $2998 NA $2139 $1719 The Langham (5 Star) Grand Classic $2698 $4978 $2169 NA The Langham (5 Star) Grand River $2889 $5349 $2289 NA RESERVED SEATS AND MARQUEES For a range of Reserved Seat and Hospitality Upgrade options see following pages. Rates are subject to final allocations being made but you can place your order on a waiting list now by booking the main General Admission Hotel and Ticket Package and LOCK THAT IN now! Priority is given for all upgrades on a date booked basis.
7 P age Reserved seated ticketing UPGRADE options: Add these ticket upgrades to any of our accommodation and general admission packages as listed on the following pages. All prices include GST and ticket handling and are only available with our listed packages. Single days: Hill Stand* Lawn Stand** Undercroft*** The Precinct Precinct+ AAMI Victoria Derby Day 1/11 $90 $50 $60 $90 $150 Emirates Melbourne Cup Day 4/11 N/A $130 $145 $110 $245 Crown Oaks Day 6/11 $60 $30 $30 $40 $115 Emirates Stakes Day 8/11 $40 N/A N/A N/A N/A 2 Day Packages: Derby Day / Cup Day $195 $115 $155 $145 $320 Cup Day / Oaks Day $185 $105 $135 $120 $290 3 Day Packages: Derby Day / Cup Day / Oaks Day $220 $125 $165 N/A N/A 4 Day packages: All four days $210 N/A N/A N/A N/A * Hill Stand; Located opposite the Winning Post, the Hill Stand provides spectacular views of the racecourse and the Melbourne city skyline. The Hill Stand is covered, however the front and sides of the stand are subject to weather conditions. ** Lawn Stand; Located under the Hill Stand, the Lawn Stand is not covered and subject to weather conditions. ***Undercroft; The Undercroft is located under the Lawn Stand and is indoors, behind glass and air-conditioned. Please note patrons in the Undercroft may need to stand in order to view races when all the horses approach the winning post! The Precinct; This is a popular option with something for everyone within the enclosure that boasts a brilliant race-day vibe. The Precinct will deliver an exciting experience for race-goers looking to immerse themselves in the social atmosphere that the Carnival has become renowned for. The Precinct+: Includes The Precinct plus a reserved Lawn Stand ticket Race-book Racecourse Admission Admission to The Precinct and General Admission areas A selection of take-way and gourmet style food and beverages for purchase Entertainment between races Large super-screen Tote facilities and bookmaker Tables, chairs and market umbrella Option to purchase Precinct + with a Lawn Stand ticket as listed above The Precinct is located behind the Hill Stand and Lawn Stand in a lovely garden setting. Transfers to Flemington As most would appreciate these vehicles are in huge demand during the Melbourne Cup Carnival. You need to get in very early to ensure you don t miss out as we book these on a demand basis and only from the hotels listed in this brochure and only for the number of people booked with us. 2 guests return $178 per person 3 guests return $118 per person 4 guests return $89 per person Other options include Train, taxi and Tram to Flemington or the $20 return bus to the Home Straight Enclosure for those guests. ADD $49 per person return for the EWT Charter Bus return on Cup Day USEFUL ADD-ONS Melbourne Day Tours: Morning City Tour $69 or Afternoon Highlights $69 Morning City Tour with an MCG Tour and National Sports Museum $98 Phillip Island Penguins, afternoon and evening $149 Mornington Peninsula with Sorrento $152, with Peninsula Hot Springs $195 or Mornington Peninsula with Wineries $155 Airport to Hotel Transfers per person: Shared door to door $48 RETURN Private from $110 ONE WAY for 1-3 guests Larger Groups are on request. Premium rates apply over this event so book early!
8 P age Makybe Diva Marquee Upgrade Whether you are looking to entertain guests or dining with friends and family, the Makybe Diva Marquee offers race-goers a prime location to soak up the sensational atmosphere. Racecourse Admission Race-book for each Guest Morning Tea (Emirates Melbourne Cup Day only) Three Course Plated Luncheon served at your table (alternate) Afternoon Tea Drink waiter service to the table inclusive of selected Australian red and white wines, sparkling wine, light and heavy beer, soft drinks, mineral water and orange juice Cash bar for spirits and imported beverages Espresso cart available throughout the day Access to a seat in a reserved area of the Lawn Stand with fabulous views Melbourne Cup Carnival souvenir pen for each guest Private betting facilities and bookmaker Pamper Lounge services Dress requirement; race-wear for Ladies, jacket and tie for Gentlemen Upgrade your accommodation package now of a per day basis. Makybe Diva is a registered trademark of Emily Krstina Australia. Upgrade on any package* Derby $725 Cup Day $925 Oaks Day $625 Stakes Day $405 Home Straight Enclosure Ideally located in the centre of the track, revel in the excitement of the Melbourne Cup Carnival as you walk just metres from the enclosure to watch the racing action up close to the rails. Racecourse Admission Race-book for each Guest Buffet Luncheon Afternoon Tea Beverage package includes beer, wine, sparkling wine and soft drinks Access to garden area Live band on stage Access to private betting facilities and bookmaker Outdoor furniture with market umbrellas Upgrade your accommodation package now of a per day basis. Upgrade on any package* Derby $495 Cup Day $575 Oaks Day $435 Stakes Day $335 A return Bus Service from the CBD is available to the Home Straight Enclosure each race day for $25 per person *Rates are estimated based on 2013 prices with a small increase. If prices change by more than allowed when released you will be notified when our allocations are finalised. Other hospitality options may also become available and all existing clients will be given full options as a priority at that time. Book your hotel and ticket package now to be on the priority list for all ticket upgrades and hospitality options now. Terms and Conditions Make a Booking now! We require a 50% non refundable deposit within 3 working days of confirmation plus any flights or ticket upgrades as shown. When final ticket allocations are made we will make any adjustments as required at that time. The balance is due no later than 31 st August 2014. To make a booking email: travel@events.com.au With your ID names, room types, package required and a billing address. We will then forward a confirmation and deposit invoice with manual and online payment options. There are NO CREDIT CARD FEES this listed product. Events Worldwide Travel 112 Bittern-Dromana Road PO Box 299 Merricks North 3926 Reservations: 1300 788 666 Admin: +61 3 5989 7666 Fax: +61 3 5989 7664 Email: travel@events.com.au IATA AFTA ASTA License 31918