Melbourne Cup 2025 - Lunch, Live Music, Bubbly, Prizes, Film & Big Race on the Big Screen

Be met on arrival with a sparkling glass of bubbly, then sit in the garden to be serenaded with nostalgic songs you love from the incredible Michael Carpenter while you enjoy a generous Fisherman’s Basket Lunch filled with Poseidon’s treats!

Then, into the Theatre for some mutual admiration of Melbourne Cup race hats, a little trivia, fun, and prizes before our hilarious & glamorous Melbourne Cup film. Dive into the razzle-dazzle romp of 1953’s GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES, the ultimate Technicolor explosion of sparkle, sass, and stilettos! Marilyn Monroe dazzles as the diamond-obsessed Lorelei Lee—her “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend” has her teasing the crowd with a masterclass in show-girl charisma with every shimmy and sultry glance choreographed for maximum pizazz —complete with a sparkling male chorus line and glorious costumes.

Jane Russell sparkles as her savvy best friend Dorothy Shaw. Her razor sharp wit, clever (and true!) one-liners - biting pearls of wisdom delivered with knockout confidence a great foil to Marilyn’s apparent naivete. Their electric chemistry is ignited and kindled — fuelled by their magnetic allure, snappy banter, jaw-dropping musical numbers, and wardrobe magic that glitters brighter than the Crown Jewels!

This irresistible comedy gives timeless girl-power flair, and a whole lot of pure, unadulterated fun! Sweepstakes will run all day, and there will be much cheering, yelling, and general mayhem as the race runs to its champion-winning end on our big screen! To complete the day, a Sumptuous spread of decadent desserts will be served on the lawn after the race—a lovely time to relax and enjoy the sunshine! Strictly limited numbers, so do book early! Bookings are essential