Melbourne Cup

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.

Enquire below or phone us on (07) 3872 6600.

View the Private Event Venues here.

After the race, let the party continue with Discovery – Daft Punk Tribute across Cloudland Garden & Palais. Experience Australia’s ultimate tribute to the iconic music and image of Daft Punk. Melbourne Cup ticket holders at all Cloudland and Valley Hops events enjoy priority access to the afterparty, included in their ticket.

TIME: From 3:30pm

Mingle with fresh brews and stunning views at the Valley Hops Rooftop Pavilion cocktail-style party. Head up to the rooftop for a champion feast in the sun, featuring canapés, a wood-fired pizza station, and DJs. Enjoy sweeps and the race on a giant LED screen. And of course, there’s the beer. Plus, enjoy priority access to the Daft Punk Tribute afterparty at Cloudland Garden.

TIME: from 11:30am

EAT: Lavish hot, cold canapés and a pizza station.

DRINK: Drinks available to purchase throughout the day from the bar or table beacons.

ENTERTAINMENT: DJs, fashions on the field, prizes for best dressed Duke and Duchess, giant LED screens, race day sweeps by our charity partner Traction, and more. 

AFTERPARTY: Priority access to the Daft Punk Tribute afterparty at Cloudland Garden from 3:30pm.

ROOFTOP PAVILION TICKETS:

$95 p/person | Cocktail-style party with canapés and drinks on consumption

$85 p/person | Groups 8+ with allocated seating, canapés and drinks on consumption

*Please note, the $95 ticket option offers unallocated seating, available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’d prefer guaranteed seating, we have a limited number of $85 tickets for groups of 8+ with allocated seating.

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.

TIME: 12pm – 3:30pm

EAT: A three-course gala luncheon with welcome canapés set on your table.

DRINK: 3.5 hours of G.H.Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne, refreshing cocktails, premium wine, rosé, premium tap beers, ginger beer, cider, soft drink and juices.

ENTERTAINMENT: DJs, fashions on the field, prizes for best dressed Duke and Duchess, giant LED screens, and race day sweeps by our charity partner, and more. 

AFTERPARTY: Priority access to the Valley Hops Beer Garden afterparty from 3:30pm.

G.H. MUMM GALA LUNCHEON TICKETS:

$209 p/person all-inclusive. Each group is seated on their own table. If your group is buying tickets individually, come up with your ‘group name’ and include it at checkout so we can seat your group together.