Melbourne Cup 2025 | 4 November 2025

Melbourne Cup 2025 | 4 November 2025

Melbourne Cup 2025 | 4 November 2025

Melbourne Cup Luncheon – $165 per person  - Tickets on Sale Friday 27 June 2025

Celebrate the race that stops the nation in style at Willinga Park.  Enjoy a meticulously curated race-day experience, including:

  • Sparkling arrival with seasonal canapés. Peking Duck Pancakes, Sydney Rock Oysters, Kingfish Ceviche, and more
  • Two-course gourmet lunch. Alternate-drop mains (grass-fed eye fillet or Cone Bay barramundi).  Shared dessert platter with lemon myrtle tarts, profiteroles, pavlova bites, vanilla slices, and macarons
  • Curated music atmosphere during lunch and continuing through the afternoon
  • Fashions on the Field competition with prizes across multiple categories
  • Melbourne Cup sweepstakes for a light-hearted, competitive element
  • Dressage demonstration showcasing elegant horsemanship
  • Signature pop-up cocktail bar featuring themed drinks such as: Black Caviar Espresso Martini, Makybe Diva Margarita & Archer’s Aperol Spritz

Shuttle Transport – $35 Return

Take the hassle out of race day with our Rixons Charter service:

  • Route: Round-trip service from Batemans Bay or Milton/Ulladulla to Willinga Park
  • Seats: 27 per route—first-come, first-served
  • Schedule: Departure at 10:30 am; return journey around 4:30 pm after the race
  • Fare: $35 per person for a stress-free, all-inclusive return trip

Malua Bay - Batehaven - Batemans Bay Route

10:15amMalua Bay (Beach bus stop)
10:30amBatehaven (bus stop near Corrigans Beach Reserve)
10:45amBatemans Bay (main bus stop near The Innes Boatshed)

Estimated Arrival at Willinga Park: Shortly after 11:30am

Milton–Ulladulla Route

10:30am Milton (opposite IGA Supermarket)
10:50am Ulladulla (opposite Council Chambers/Civic Centre along the harbour) 

Estimated Arrival at Willinga Park: Just before 11:30am