Guests in fascinators enjoying drinks while the Melbourne Cup plays on the big screen

Melbourne Cup at Parkwood Village · Tuesday 3 November 2026

Cup Day, done properly.

Two ways to spend the race that stops a nation: a cocktail garden party on the lawn, or a long three-course lunch in the Grandview Room. Live music, the races loud on the big screens, sweeps and giveaways all day.

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Tue 3 NovMelbourne Cup Day
From $69Drinks included
2 waysLawn or Grandview Room
2:00pmRace start, QLD time

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Couple in Melbourne Cup fashion enjoying bubbles while watching the race on the big screenOn the lawn

Cocktail Garden Party

from$69per person
  • Entry to the Garden Party on the lawn
  • Live music from the Fonoti Brothers
  • Every race live and loud on the big LED screen
  • Laneway Charcoal Kitchen live food stations and pizzas
  • 2-hour beverage package, 11am to 1pm, or upgrade to 3 hours, 11am to 2pm
  • Sweepstakes and giveaways on the day
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Booking for 8 or more? Groups get priority seating in the best spots in the house.

The Grandview Room at Parkwood VillageGrandview Room

Sit-Down Dining Experience

$169per person
  • Cocktail on arrival
  • Three-course lunch in the Grandview Room, served alternate drop
  • 4-hour beverage package, 11:30am to 3:30pm
  • Live music from Chantelle Hennessey
  • Every race live on the screens
  • Sweepstakes and giveaways on the day
Premium Dining$169
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Garden party or long lunch?

Cocktail Garden PartySit-Down Dining
Price$69 general admission
$89 with 3-hour drinks		$169 per person
WhereOn the lawn, in front of the big LED screenThe Grandview Room
VibeSocial and on your feet, mingling with a drink in handSeated, relaxed and looked after all afternoon
FoodLaneway Charcoal Kitchen live food stations and pizzasThree-course lunch, served alternate drop
Drinks2 hours, 11am to 1pm, or 3 hours, 11am to 2pmCocktail on arrival, plus 4 hours, 11:30am to 3:30pm
MusicThe Fonoti BrothersChantelle Hennessey
AlsoEvery race live on the screens, sweepstakes and giveaways
Book the Garden PartyBook Sit-Down Dining

Sit-Down Dining menu

Three courses, served alternate drop.

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Entrée

Crispy pork bellyChilli caramel and a bright Asian salad

BurrataByron Bay burrata, grilled and marinated farm vegetables, salsa verde, sourdough crisps

Main

Chicken supreme (gf)Bush tomato, lemon myrtle, broccolini and pan jus

Wagyu beef brisket (gf)Slow-cooked, with fondant potato, carrot purée and blackened shallots

Dessert

Eton mess (gf)Meringue, macerated strawberries and Chantilly cream

Chocolate lava puddingWarm chocolate sauce and vanilla bean ice cream

Dietary requirements? Email enquiry@parkwoodgc.com.au with your booking name after you book.

Friends in fascinators enjoying Melbourne Cup drinks with the race on the big screen

On the big screen

Every race, big and loud.

The full card plays live on the big LED screen out on the lawn and the large TVs around it, so you won't miss a stride from the first race to the Cup at 2pm. Get your sweep in, grab your spot and join the roar when they turn for home.

Big screen, big TVsThe big LED screen and large TVs on the lawn, plus screens inside, so every seat has a view.
Live musicThe Fonoti Brothers on the lawn and Chantelle Hennessey in the Grandview Room.
Frock upFashions on the Field fun and prizes for the best dressed.
Sweeps and giveawaysGrab a horse in the sweep and stay for the prizes.

Groups and workplaces

Bringing the office or the crew?

Book 8 or more tickets and your group gets priority seating in the best spots in the house. For a bigger group or a company day out, our events team will look after you.

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When is it?

Tuesday 3 November 2026. Garden Party drinks start at 11am and Sit-Down Dining at 11:30am. The Cup jumps at about 2pm Queensland time.

Where is it?

Parkwood Village, 76–104 Napper Road, Parkwood, in central Gold Coast. The Garden Party is on the lawn and Sit-Down Dining is in the Grandview Room.

Can I upgrade my drinks?

Yes. Choose the 3-hour drinks upgrade when you book the Garden Party. It runs 11am to 2pm instead of 11am to 1pm.

I have dietary requirements. What do I do?

Book as normal, then email enquiry@parkwoodgc.com.au with your booking name and requirements.

Any other questions?

Call us on 07 5563 3342 or email enquiry@parkwoodgc.com.au.

The Terrace at Parkwood Village, Gold Coast

Tuesday 3 November · Parkwood Village

Arrive early. Stay for the last race.

Tickets from $69 with drinks included. Book a ticket for two or a table for twenty.

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