Celebrating Melbourne Cup in Auckland

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Celebrating Melbourne Cup in Auckland

Celebrating Melbourne Cup in Auckland

Celebrate the race that stops nations on both sides of the Tasman at one of these Auckland venues and experience the thrill and excitement of Melbourne Cup - all within a taxi ride from your front doorstep.

The Melbourne Cup is the one day of the year where it's perfectly acceptable (* check with your employer first! *) to get glammed up and spend all day drinking when you should, in theory, be at work.

There's a whole host of Auckland events in which you can get into the Melbourne Cup spirit - here's just a few of the recommended Auckland events to celebrate Melbourne Cup race day at.

Happy Punting!

Celebrating Melbourne Cup in Auckland

Melbourne Cup Day

06 Nov 2012

Once again our annual Melbourne Cup festivities will be commencing from 12pm on Tuesday 6th November. Enjoy having a TAB on site, stiletto and segway racing, horse shoe toss and many more games. Plus get your frock on to be in the race to win our best dressed competitions. Tickets are $150pp and include a glass of Mumm Cordon Rouge on arrival plus 4 delicious courses. See you where the action is!

Race into The Nation's Clubrooms

06 Nov 2012

Hit the trifecta at The Nation's Clubrooms with multiple big screens, a state-of-the-art TAB facility and great value food and beverage offers - the perfect place to watch the Melbourne Cup races on Tuesday 6 November. PLUS enter one of our exciting competitions on the day whilst you take in all the race action. Name Your Horse What would you call your dream race horse? Fill out an entry ...

Melbourne Cup at The Bluestone Room

06 Nov 2012

Melbourne Cup Race Day is coming, Tuesday 6th November - FREE entry, seafood platter for 2 with a complimentary glass of bubbles each ONLY $37, LIVE 1080 coverage of the big day, book a table early to avoid disappointment! 09 302 0930

Melbourne Cup

06 Nov 2012

Parnell's The Paddington will be celebrating the Melbourne Cup in style with a great line up of activities and special deals throughout the day. Stella Artois will be sponsoring the events so The Paddington will be giving away Stella bar tabs and discounted Stella. Plus, thanks to sponsor Gosset champagne, a bottle of bubbles will be given away to the best dressed on the day. An Oyster Bar wil...

Melbourne Cup Day

06 Nov 2012

Can't make it to Flemington? Ellerslie has got the next best thing. Because how else would you celebrate the running of the 'Great Race' than by spending a day at the races with colleagues, clients and friends? Experience the thrill of live simulcast Melbourne Cup coverage against the dramatic backdrop of ten horse races oncourse at Ellerslie! Dress up in your finest for the Nichola...