A Spectacular Blend of Racing Tradition and Garden Elegance – A Melbourne Experience Like No Other!
Experience the perfect blend of elegance and excitement with the 2025 Melbourne Cup & Gardens of Victoria Tour. This unique itinerary combines the thrills of Australia’s most iconic racing event with guided visits to some of Victoria’s most spectacular gardens—including Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne Botanical Gardens, Cloudehill, the Dandenong Ranges, and the award-winning Victoria State Rose Garden. Enjoy exclusive extras like welcome drinks, garden tours, and the unforgettable Melbourne Cup Eve Dinner at Crown Casino—all while soaking up the colour and energy of the Spring Racing Carnival.
BRISBANE / SYDNEY – MELBOURNE
Make your way to the domestic airport for your flight to Melbourne. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your centrally located hotel. This evening, you are invited to join your fellow travellers for Melbourne Cup Carnival Welcome Drinks.
Accommodation: Melbourne
MELBOURNE
Today you visit the historic Fitzroy Gardens, dating back more than 150 years, this is an historic addition to Melbourne’s green spaces with its Victorian-era design. Continue on the the Melbourne Botanical Gardens here you will enjoy a leisurely lunch before witnessing the tranquil waters and diverse plant collections first hand upon open air bus tour and your punt cruise along the artificial lake. Return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Melbourne
MELBOURNE
Today you travel to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges to visit the spectacular Cloudehill Gardens with a guided tour of the gardens before enjoying a wonderful lunch in their Seasons Restaurant. After lunch, tour the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden with extra time to
take a self-guided tour with map or simply sit and soak up the stunning gardens. Returning to your hotel around 5pm, tonight is at your leisure.
Accommodation: Melbourne
MELBOURNE
This morning you will tour the magnificent Victoria State Rose Gardens. Enjoy morning tea whilst surrounded by the internationally acclaimed garden. This afternoon is free to soak up the Spring Carnival atmosphere of Melbourne, shop or perhaps prepare for tonight’s exclusive Melbourne Cup Eve dinner held at Crown Casino. The evening includes live entertainment, a wonderful meal, and interviews with racing personalities. Tonight, will be an evening to remember in preparation for Australia’ greatest race meeting.
Accommodation: Melbourne
MELBOURNE
Transfer to Flemington Racecourse to bask in the excitement and atmosphere of Australia’s richest and most famous raceday of the year. The $7.3 million Lexus Melbourne Cup is a truly spectacular event to witness in person, each year creating a new legend and bringing the entire country to a standstill.
Accommodation: Melbourne
MELBOURNE – BRISBANE/SYDNEY
Today you will be transferred to Tullamarine Airport for your return flight home. Please note you are welcome to extend your stay and take in further sights of Melbourne or enjoy a day at Flemington for the Ladies Oaks day, the choice is yours.
This concludes your Melbourne Cup Carnival Tour with us.
Tour Includes
» Return economy class airfares
» Return airport / hotel transfers on group flights
» Return hotel / casino transfers for Melbourne Cup Eve Dinner
» Return hotel / racecourse transfers on racedays
» Accommodation on twin share basis
» Admission, racebook & reserved Hill Stand seating
» Melbourne Cup Eve Dinner at Crown Casino
» Welcome Drinks » Breakfast Daily
» Visit to Historic Fitzroy Gardens
» Open air bus tour of Melbourne Botanical Gardens
» Punt ride on Melbourne Botanical Gardens Lake
» Guided Tour of the Spectacular Cloudhill Gardens
» Visit to Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
» Visit to Victoria State Rose Gardens
» Lunch on day 2 and 3 » Morning Tea on day 4
» Assistance throughout
» GST
Tour Cost (per person)
ex Brisbane or Sydney
| TWIN SHARE | SINGLE SUPPLEMENT | |
| Marriott | $5,295 | $995 |
| Grand Chancellor | $4,795 | $795 |
