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2011 Dates
28 Sept – 20 Nov 2011
Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival – Race Day Cruising Package »
Join in the fun and action of the Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival with a Melbourne river cruise to Flemington Racecourse. Enjoy all the excitement of The Derby, Oaks Day and the infamous Melbourne Cup, the race that stops a nation! More »
About the Spring Racing Carnival
Victoria’s Spring Racing Carnival showcases 50 days of world-class thoroughbred racing in a party atmosphere unmatched by any other Australian sporting event.
The scale of the carnival? Incorporating 89 race meetings across the state, 2008 saw more than 758,000 people including 93,847 from interstate or overseas, attended the Spring Racing Carnival which injected over $549 million into the Victorian economy.
The Spring Racing Carnival puts Victoria on the international map with its high-quality racing and influx of international competitors and visitors each year. The BMW Caulfield Cup at Caulfield, Tatts Cox Plate at Moonee Valley and Emirates Melbourne Cup at Flemington highlight the carnival and are complemented by featured country meetings in all parts of Victoria.
The country racing experience is truly unique, with each country club offering a race day different to the next. The Spring Racing Carnival includes over 20 Country Cups at venues such as Ararat, Avoca, Ballarat, Benalla, Bendigo, Cranbourne, Donald, Dunkeld, Geelong, Kyneton, Mansfield, Manangatang, Moe, Murtoa, Sale, Seymour and Mt. Whycheproof.
While the undisputed heroes of the Carnival are the stars of the turf, the accompanying fashion frenzy that engulfs Melbourne during spring is truly spectacular. Colts and fillies alike relish the opportunity to frock up in their finest at racecourses all over the state.
There are also many other special attractions in Melbourne to keep you entertained while away from the track – from fashion shows to luxury lunches and dinners, there’s something for everyone.
Whether it’s the horses, the jockeys and trainers, the fashion, colour and glamour, or just a great day out, this year’s Spring Racing Carnival will be bigger and better than ever.
Location
Spring Racing Carnival events take place at metropolitan courses at Flemington, Moonee Valley, Caulfield and Sandown and at country race courses all over Victoria.
Address: 400 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031
Contact
- Phone: 03 9258 4813 | 1300 139 401
- Fax: 03 9258 4707
- Email: information@racingvictoria.net.au
