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

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.

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

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.