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Melbourne River Cruises - Oaks Day Cocktail Cruise

Soak up the style and fashion of Oaks Day as you take a luxurious cruise to the Spring Racing Carnival complete with gourmet cuisine and fine wine...

Soak up the style and fashion of Oaks Day as you take a luxurious cruise to the Spring Racing Carnival complete with gourmet cuisine and fine wine...

Highlights

  • Experience Oaks Day at the iconic Spring Racing Carnival
  • Take a luxury cruise and dock at Flemington Racecourse for the day
  • Get convenient transfers and all day access to the cruiser
  • Enjoy all day race viewing, fine wine and gourmet cuisine on-board
  • The most fun and relaxing way to discover Oaks Day!

Discover the Spring Racing Carnival in style, and luxury as you cruise along the Yarra and Maribyrnong River to soak up the sights and relax on the way to the Flemington Race Course.

The Spring Racing Carnival is an iconic thoroughbred horse racing event which attracts the interest of many people including those otherwise uninterested in horse racing, with Oaks Day known as being the most stylish and feminine day of the series.

You'll discover Australia's largest annual outdoor Fashion on the Field and Millinery Design Award event while having the luxury of being able to pop back to the private luxury cruiser any time of the day which will be conveniently docked alongside Flemington Racecourse, set up with TV monitors for race viewing on board.

Enjoy delicious morning tea, quality Australian wine, and a light lunch while relaxing on the indoor / outdoor seating, topped off with gourmet stand up cocktail food and premium beverages in the evening as the DJ sets the vibe on your way back to Melbourne City Marina.

The Oaks Day Cocktail Cruise takes place on Thursday 7th November 2019.

Itinerary

  • 10:30AM Board Vessel at Melbourne City Marina, Victoria Harbour
  • 11:00AM Depart from Melbourne City Marina, Victoria Harbour
  • 11:45AM Arrive at Flemington Racecourse
  • From 12pm – 5pm The vessel is docked for the whole day adjacent to the entrance gate. Light Snack provided. Drinks available at bar prices.
  • 5:30PM Board at Flemington Racecourse
  • 6:00PM Depart from Flemington Racecourse
  • 6:45 PM Arrive at Melbourne City Marina, Victoria Harbour
Per person $199.00

What's included

  • Convenient transfer on luxury cruiser
  • Selection of Premium Australian red, white & sparkling wine, heavy & light beer & soft drinks
  • Light lunch, Morning Tea with Danishes, Mini Muffins, Quiches & Croissants, Gourmet stand-up Cocktail food
  • On-board TV monitors for race day viewing
  • Entertainment during the return transfer to Melbourne City Marina

Duration

  • Allow approximately 8 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • Melbourne City Marina
  • VIC HARBOUR

Legal Drinking Age Enforced

  • To consume Alcohol you must be over the legal drinking age. You may be asked to produce Government Issued ID to prove your age.

Notes

  • Please note the timings are subject to change due to the race times on the day. This will be notified to guests closer to the date..

  • Please Note: General Admission Tickets into Flemington Racecourse are NOT included.

    Strict Dress Code & a strictly OVER 18+ Event.

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