Melbourne Cup
Tuesday 3rd November, 2026
Choose your Melbourne Cup adventure at Cloudland and Valley Hops — where a vibrant mix of colour and culinary delights come together for a race day to remember.
Read on to pick your perfect celebration.
For all enquiries contact us here or phone (07) 3872 6600.
Valley Hops Beer Garden & Rooftop
The Birdcage: All-access race day party across Valley Hops — Ground Floor, Mezzanine & Rooftop
$149 p/person | 12pm – 3:30pm
Cocktail-style racing across all three levels of Valley Hops, with delectable canapés, refreshing cocktails, Valley-born beer, French sparkling and a premium 3.5-hour beverage package.
Flock to The Birdcage for a vibrant Melbourne Cup celebration spanning the Ground Floor and Mezzanine of Valley Hops Beer Garden, all the way to Valley Hops Rooftop. Enjoy refreshing cocktails, Valley-born beers, French sparkling and free-flowing canapés, alongside a showstopping charcuterie grazing station and wood-fired pizza bar.
Across the day, enjoy DJs, Fashions on the Field, sweeps and all the race-day action, before continuing on with priority access to the Valley Hops Beer Garden afterparty.
For the ultimate Birdcage experience, upgrade to a Premium Ticket with allocated seating and G.H. Mumm Champagne on arrival.
Cloudland Rose Room
G.H.Mumm Gala Luncheon, Level 3
$209 p/person | 12pm – 3:30pm
Three-course banquet menu with canapés, G.H.Mumm Champagne, cocktails and a premium 3.5-hour beverage package.
Raise your glass at the G.H. Mumm Gala Luncheon in the Rose Room. Enjoy a premium 3.5-hour experience, beginning with canapés and G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne, followed by a three-course menu and a selection of cocktails, premium wines, and beers.
Stay entertained with DJs, fashions on the field, sweeps, and a $10 charity donation for every ticket sold. Plus, enjoy priority access to the Valley Hops Beer Garden afterparty.
Melbourne Cup Private Events
Turnkey packages from $149 p/person
This Melbourne Cup, take your celebration to the next level by hosting a private event in one of Cloudland’s stunning function rooms. Whether you’re looking for a seamless, all-inclusive experience or something more bespoke, we’ve got you covered.
Choose from our turnkey Melbourne Cup event packages – a stylish sit-down luncheon or a lively cocktail-style party – with everything included, from food and drinks to DJs and even sweeps. Or, let us create a tailored experience just for you. Turnkey packages start at $149 per person for cocktail-style or $209 for a sit-down luncheon.





