Melbourne Cup at Viaduct Harbour

This Melbourne Cup, experience the excitement of the race in the heart of the waterfront. Viaduct Harbour’s iconic restaurants and bars are coming together to host a collection of exceptional Cup Day celebrations.

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Esther

At Esther, it's less about the finish line, and more about the fashion and the feast. There will be screens to watch the races play out, and a crowning of the best dressed at the close of the day.

Time: 1pm – 5pm
Price: $149pp includes 3-course feasting lunch menu with a glass of Champagne on arrival.

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Bivacco

This year, Melbourne Cup tickets at Bivacco were in such high demand that they sold out before reaching public sale. Didn’t manage to secure a ticket? From 4pm, doors open to the public. Join Bivacco for a relaxed aperitivo and take in the race day atmosphere live on the big screens.

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SOUL Bar and Bistro

SOUL’D OUT — but the party’s not over. SOUL’s legendary Melbourne Cup celebration may be fully booked, but the good times continue with the official SOUL After Party, open to the public from 4:30pm to enjoy the race and DJ's. Join them on the waterfront for an afternoon of music, bubbles, and post-race celebrations in true SOUL style.

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Living Room at Park Hyatt

Celebrate the race that stops the nation at The Living Room, with award winning broadcaster Wendy Petrie as your MC. Enjoy an afternoon of live music by DJ Manoa, gourmet food stations, beverage packages and exciting prizes for best dressed.

Time: 1pm – 5:30pm
Price: $240pp includes 4 hour beverage package, canapés and live food stations.

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Saint Alice

With champagne towers, caviar bumps, signature champagne cocktails and race-day sweeps, Saint Alice is serving up all the glamour, flavour, and excitement of Cup Day in true harbour-side style.

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Dr Rudi's

With panoramic views, all the races live and loud, and venue sweeps for the main event, Dr Rudi’s is your go-to for an elevated Cup Day experience. Enjoy the atmosphere, the harbour backdrop, and the buzz that only the Viaduct can deliver.

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From long lunches to champagne celebrations, experience the thrill of the race in one of Auckland’s most vibrant dining precincts. Explore a line-up of unmissable events across Viaduct Harbour’s bars and restaurants.