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Melbourne Cup Day

  • 4 November 2025
  • Ellerslie Racecourse
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Buy tickets - $195pp
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Melbourne Cup Day

Top Deck

Top-tier views and a day well spent

Buy tickets - $195pp
Ellerslie Racecourse

Top Deck

$195pp

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Located indoors on Level 3 of the Ellerslie Stand, this space offers panoramic views, air-conditioned comfort, and easy access to covered grandstand seating, so you’ll still feel like you’re part of the action (from above!).

Designed for business or social groups, Top Deck is where great company meets a great day at the races.

Enjoy a specially curated menu from Executive Chef Paul Barrett, featuring the best of seasonal Kiwi produce – some of it even grown right here at Ellerslie.

Top Deck

Package includes:

  • Drink on arrival – your choice of either a flute of Daniel Le Brun New Zealand Méthode Traditionnelle or a Stella Artois
  • Breads and dips served to your table
  • A buffet-style lunch featuring seafood, gourmet hot dishes and seasonal salads, curated by ATR Executive Chef Paul Barrett using the finest New Zealand ingredients
  • A selection of artisan petite fours, served directly to your table following lunch service
  • Pre-allocated, reserved seat (tables of 10) in the comfort of an air-conditioned room with uninterrupted views of the racecourse and access to covered, outdoor grandstand viewing
  • Racecourse and Top Deck (Level 3, Ellerslie Stand) admission, including a racebook
  • Cash bar
  • Access to betting facilities and live racing coverage broadcast within the precinct

 

Please note:

  • Seating is at tables of 10. If your group has fewer than 10 people, you may be seated with others and share the breads, dips and petite fours served to the table.

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  • Other Information
    • On-site parking is free and accessed through Derby Downs Place
    • All bars close shortly after the last race with the exception of Cuvée that remains open for the on-site afterparty.
    • Afterparty entry conditions apply. R18; intoxicated or disorderly persons will not be permitted or tolerated; dress code applies; drink limits may apply; close time at the discretion of management; entry subject to capacity.
    • Auckland Thoroughbred Racing encourages responsible drinking and intoxicated persons will not be granted entry to Ellerslie Racecourse
    • A dress code applies in hospitality areas. Please click here for more information
    • Tickets are non-refundable and prices include GST. A separate booking fee of $2.00 per ticket will also apply upon purchase
    • Promotional photographs, social media content & film footage will be taken at this event. By entering the racecourse, event-goers consent to use of their image by the Club & New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing for promotional purposes
    • Event terms & conditions apply. 

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