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    Melbourne Cup in Wollongong. Best Functions, Venues & Packages in Wollongong and the Illawarra

    Famously known as the race that stops the nation, the Melbourne Cup or Cup Day (Tuesday 4 November, 2025) is almost upon us and Wollongong’s finest establishments, restaurants and functions centres are not holding back. Find the best Melbourne Cup event packages and race day experiences Illawarra-wide. You’ll experience the full glitz, glamour and sophistication that only the big race day can bring together with fine dining in some of our region’s most picturesque locations. Frock up, gather your friends and treat yourself to a day of splendour and fun!

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    The Grange

    Celebrate Melbourne Cup in style at The Grange on Tuesday 3 November from 12.30pm! Gather your friends for an afternoon of signature canapés, a Bellini Bar, main and dessert tasting plates and a signature beverage package, with all the race-day action live on the big screen. There’ll be sweeps, Best Dressed and Best Hat prizes, a dedicated photo wall and live DJ entertainment to keep the celebrations going throughout the afternoon. Book your spot here now.

    The Mill (Dapto Leagues Club)

    No trip to Flemington? No worries! Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at The Mill at Dapto Leagues Club with all the race-day atmosphere without leaving Dapto. Settle in for a long lunch with a complimentary drink on arrival, Melbourne Cup Plate & Plonk offers, live entertainment and sweeps, plus all the racing action live on the big screens. Gather your friends, dress for the occasion and make an afternoon of it – seating is strictly limited and bookings are essential.

    Lake Illawarra Hotel

    Catch all the Melbourne Cup action LIVE & LOUD at Lake Illawarra Hotel from 3pm! Gather your crew, grab a drink and settle in as the race that stops the nation hits the big screens. Book your table for lunch/plan your visit now here.

    The Fraternity Club – Melbourne Cup Buffet Luncheon

    Celebrate Melbourne Cup in style in The Fraternity Club’s Grand Ballroom on Tuesday 3 November. Dress up and enjoy Champagne on arrival followed by a generous buffet featuring antipasto, salads, pasta, seafood, carved meats, hot dishes and an indulgent dessert selection. There’ll be live music, Best Dressed prizes, lucky door prizes and sweeps, with the big race shown live on the big screen. Doors open 11.30am, buffet from 12pm, with tickets $85 for adults and $15 for children under 5. Secure your tickets here now.

    Melbourne Cup Live Race at The Fraternity Club


    Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at The Frat on Tuesday 3 November, with all the action live on the big screen in the Main Lounge. Gather your friends for an afternoon of sweeps, lucky door prizes, drink specials and Cup Day atmosphere as you watch the race that stops the nation. Entry is FREE and no bookings are required, simply come along, grab a drink and enjoy the day!

    Woonona Bulli RSL

    Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day with a long lunch, live racing and plenty of Cup Day atmosphere! Choose from the full menu or special blackboard dishes, enjoy a FREE mimosa on arrival, and add a $69 pre-ordered seafood platter if you’re feeling fancy. There’ll be live entertainment all afternoon, every race on the big screen and onsite TAB facilities, so dress up, gather your crew and settle in for the race that stops the nation. Seats are limited and the event books out every year – call 02 4284 1577 or email [email protected] to book.

    North Nowra Tavern

    Enjoy a carefully curated luncheon menu with sparkling on arrival for $75 per person at the North Nowra Tavern, then settle in for all the Melbourne Cup action LIVE & LOUD from 3pm. There’ll be sweeps and Fashions on the Field, so dress to impress, gather your crew and make an afternoon of the race that stops the nation. Secure your table here now.

    The Boathouse, North Wollongong

    Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day by the water at The Boathouse North Wollongong! Gather your friends for a beautiful afternoon overlooking the ocean, with a curated roaming canapé menu, two-hour inclusive beverage package and Veuve Clicquot on arrival. With a DJ and MC bringing the atmosphere from 11:30am–5:30pm, it’s the perfect excuse to dress up, raise a glass and enjoy Cup Day by the sea. $120pp | 11:30am–3pm. Bookings essential!

    Warilla Hotel

    Catch all the Melbourne Cup action LIVE & LOUD at Warilla Hotel from 3pm! Gather your crew, grab a drink and settle in as the race that stops the nation hits the big screens. Book your table for lunch/plan your visit now here.

    Melbourne Cup Garden Party at Warilla Sporties

    Celebrate Melbourne Cup at Sporties on Tuesday 3 November with a two-course lunch, drink specials, sweeps, live music + all the racing action live on the big screen. Add a photo booth and plenty of garden party atmosphere for a brilliant Cup Day out. $65pp – book your table now!

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