Join us at the Island Gold Coast for the biggest day on the racing (and fashion!) calendar - Melbourne Cup, 2018. This promises to be our biggest event yet, across three fabulous levels with the best food, drink, fashion and live entertainment on the Coast. Giddy-up!
The Island is known for throwing a soirée and this year's Melbourne Cup event promises to do just that! Set over three fabulous levels, the Island Melbourne Cup event will feature a dazzling array of fashion, food, drink and live entertainment galore. With your choice of the Cocktail Party or the Gala Luncheon there is something to suit every taste.
- Fashions on the field
- Fabulous prizes, giveaways, raffles and sweeps
- Live entertainment throughout the afternoon with bands, roaming artists, DJs + special guests
- All of the racing on the big screens
- The party continues after the big race with live entertainment well into the night!
COCKTAIL PARTY
- Across Goldie's (Ground Level) and the Rooftop (Level 1)
- 3 hours of deluxe canapés and drinks, featuring sparkling, beer, cider, house wines, soft drinks
- 12.30pm - 3.30pm: the party continues after the big race with live entertainment well into the night!
- $99 per person + bf
GALA LUNCHEON
- The Penthouse (Level 12)
- 3 course sit-down gala luncheon plus arrival canapés
- 3.5 hours of drinks, featuring Mumm Grand Cordon, beer, cider, house wines, soft drinks
- 12.00pm - 3.30pm: the party continues after the big race with live entertainment well into the night!
- $195 per person or $2220 for a table of 12 + bf
Last year's Melbourne Cup event at the Island Gold Coast sold out fast - book your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
Why not make it a magical multi-day experience and stay in one of our newly renovated boutique rooms or suites. Check availability here.
Please contact us should you have any questions, Phone: (07) 5538 8000 or sales@theislandgoldcoast.com.au
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