Melbourne Cup

Choose your Melbourne Cup adventure at Cloudland — where a majestic carnival of colour, champagne, cocktails and culinary delights fuse for a magical race day to remember.

The Birdcage – Madame Hedges & Crystal Palais

Mingle among the marvellous at the birdcage for this three-hour race day adventure. Expect cocktail carafes, French sparkling, premium wine, rosé, premium tap beers, ginger beer and cider coupled with lavish canapés and a charcuterie grazing station that must be seen to be believed!

The Birdcage will keep you entertained with all the race day action on the big screen, an MC host, sweeps and live music to get you in the groove by J-Funk.

Looking to cater for a larger group? Let’s chat about how we can combine multiple booths for your group or provide you with your very own exclusive-use room.

The Rooftop Pavilion – Valley Hops Brewing

There’ll be canapés, a wood-fired pizza station and live entertainment with sweeps and the race on giant LED screens. And then there’s the beer! This three-hour package includes Valley Hops’ core range of craft beers, ginger beer, cocktail carafes, Mumm Marlborough Brut Prestige, premium wines, rosé and prosecco.

G.H. Mumm Gala Luncheon – Rose Room

Feel like a winner with this gala luncheon, kicking off with mouth-watering canapés and Champagne, followed by a three-course alternate drop menu.

You’ll be rewarded with a live band, photo wall for insta-ready moments, MC to host, sweeps, and a $10 charity donation — made to Traction for every ticket sold.

Perrier-Jouët Bubbles & Pearls Pavilion – Moon Room

Immerse yourself in a four-hour party package with all the frills like Perrier Jouët Champagne, cocktails, premium spirits, reserve wines and beers, including rosé, ginger beer and cider. There’s something for everyone to enjoy and indulge, with fine canapés, charcuterie and a fresh seafood station.