Melbourne Cup 2025 - Races, Roses and Runway

Races 🏇, Roses 🌹 and Runway 👒

Book your ticket by Sunday, 12th October, for a chance to win a breathtaking 30-minute scenic helicopter flight with Nautilus Aviation over the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef.

Announce lucky winner after the race.

We’re excited to announce that this year’s Melbourne Cup 2025, taking place on Tuesday, 4th November from 12:00, will be held at Ela Mediterranean, a beautiful open-air waterfront venue that perfectly complements our vision for a vibrant and elegant afternoon.

We’ll be showcasing Melbourne Cup in style with a beautifully curated three-course shared banquet, designed for a convivial and memorable gathering. Include 3 hours drinks package and Aperol Spritz.

Menu to shared

• Breaking from the Gates: Trio of dips, saganaki, roasted beetroot & goat cheese salad.

• Mid-Race Settling: Cape Grim porterhouse steak (with porcini mushroom sauce or port wine reduction), chicken supreme, crispy barramundi and Lyonnaise Salade.

• Final Stretch: profiterole dessert

The event highlights will include:

• Charitable Event FNQ Salvo's Champions - supporting the Cairns Salvation Army. Ela's team will donate $10 on every ticket sale.

• Live racing on the big screen

• ToKunai Fashion Parade compered by our local fashionista, Jacqui Nolan. Sponsors include Fashion houses theming by Early Settler Furniture.

• Best dressed prizes (Dress Code: You're the main character)

• Classic sweeps

• Raffle Tickets with incredibly generous prizes

• Lucky door giveaways

And most importantly, a fun-filled, stylish afternoon on Cairns waterfront✨