Melbourne Cup Day at Yandina Station

Frock up and escape to the country for a Melbourne Cup celebration filled with premium dining, live entertainment and race-day excitement.

Set inside Yandina Station’s historic Dairy Barn, enjoy a sparkling welcome drink, a decadent long lunch, live coverage of the Melbourne Cup on the big screen and plenty of “on-the-field” fun.

Your ticket includes

Sparkling or non-alcoholic welcome drink
Canapés, a shared feast, seasonal sides and dessert
Live Melbourne Cup coverage
DJ and MC entertainment
Sweeps, trivia and other race-day games
Best-dressed prizes and giveaways
Reserved table seating

Sample menu

A taste of what may be included:

Canapés: Black Opal beef with nduja yoghurt, smoked beef and mushrooms, coal-roasted Coffin Bay oysters and more

Shared feast: Rosemary-smoked lamb rack, pork tomahawks and king prawns, accompanied by seasonal sides

Dessert: A decadent chef-selected dessert of white chocolate and strawberry brûlée or lime leaf cheesecake with shortbread

This is a sample menu only and may change according to seasonal availability.

Event details

Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026
Arrival: From 11:30 am
Melbourne Cup: Live on the big screen
Beverage package: Selected sparkling, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks until 3:30 pm
After 3:30 pm: Stay and enjoy the venue, with drinks available from the cash bar
Dress code: Dress to impress

Tickets & Seating

Book a complete table of eight for your group or purchase individual tickets and select your preferred table.

Seating positions around each table are unallocated, allowing your group to arrange yourselves on arrival.

Dietary requirements

Dietary requirements and allergies must be provided for each guest when purchasing tickets. We may not be able to accommodate requests received after this time

Whilst we will endure to cater for dietary requirements, please be considerate that this is a set menu and not all request may be catered for.

If you feel this may be an issue, please contact direct prior to booking.

Stay at the Station

One-night accommodation is available in Yandina Station’s on-site cottages.

Book through our website at www.yandinastation.com.au/booknow and use the event code:

RACEDAY: for full 2-bedroom cottage.
RACEDAY1RM: for 1 bedroom cottage.

Accommodation is limited and subject to availability.

Contact the host of Hinterland Melbourne Cup