Melbourne Cup, The Island Gold Coast
About this Event
Expect more, more, more — with heaps of ways to party this Melbourne Cup Day across the whole of the Island Gold Coast.
G.H. Mumm Birdcage – The Island Rooftop
Ruffle some feathers at the G.H. Mumm Birdcage — . Have your fascinators at the ready, the Rooftop is serving up a whip-cracking selection of canapés, including more substantial offerings and a wood fired pizza station to keep you satisfied all day. Sip on Mumm Brut Prestige during the three-hour premium beverage package, with premium wines (including rosé), tap beers, ginger beer and cider all included. You’ll be entertained with an MC to host, DJs, sweeps, giant LED screens to watch the big race and a photo wall to capture your gorgeousness — mwah!
From 12.30pm – 3.30pm, enjoy 3 hours of:
- Beverages: Mumm Brut Prestige, premium wines, rosé, premium tap beers, ginger beer, cider, soft drink and juices
- Food: wood fired pizza station and an exquisite selection of hot and cold canapés
- Entertainment throughout the afternoon
- Fashions on the field, amazing prizes for best dressed Duke and Duchess, best race day hat, race day sweeps and more.
The After-Party, open to the public, will kick off on The Island Rooftop at 3:30pm and continue until late.
From $120 per person + booking fee.
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Private Booths – The Island Rooftop
Buddy up with a G.H. Mumm Champagne Private Booth — . Looking for an exclusive way to celebrate for you and your crew? These luxe booths guarantee you a winning day, with all the G.H. Mumm Birdcage inclusions PLUS welcome charcuterie and welcome bottles of G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne, served to your cosy seats. You’ll also enjoy cocktail carafes throughout the three-hour festivities.
From 12.30pm – 3.30pm, enjoy 3 hours of:
- All the beverage, food, and entertainment inclusions from the G.H. Mumm Birdcage on the Island Rooftop, PLUS
- Your own exclusive guaranteed private seating for your group on the Island Rooftop
- Welcome charcuterie brought to your table on arrival
- Welcome bottles of G.H. Mumm Grand Cordon Champagne brought to your table on arrival (1 x 700ml bottle per 4 people booked)
- Watermelon and Elderflower Spritz Cocktail carafes throughout the 3 hour package.
From $190 per person + booking fee. Minimum 6 people.
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G.H. Mumm Gala Luncheon – The Island Glasshouse
Live luxe at the G.H. Mumm Gala Luncheon — Treat yourself to a decadent three-and-a-half-hour feast and three course luncheon at the Island Glasshouse. You’ll be spoilt for choice with a premium drinks selection including Mumm Brut Prestige, Watermelon and Elderflower Spritz Cocktails, rosé, prosecco, premium wines, tap beers, ginger beer and cider. And there’s more! Your ticket includes a $10 charity donation, a live band to keep you entertained, an MC to host, and photo wall.
From 12.00pm – 3.30pm, enjoy 3.5 hours of:
- Beverages: Mumm Brut Prestige, Watermelon and Elderflower Spritz Cocktails, premium wine, rosé, prosecco, premium tap beers, ginger beer, cider, soft drink and juices
- Food: three course gala luncheon
- Entertainment throughout the afternoon including a live band
- Fashions on the field, amazing prizes for best dressed Duke and Duchess, best race day hat, race day sweeps and more.
From $195 per person + booking fee. $10 from every ticket will go towards our charity partner for the day.
*Every group is seated at their own table at the G.H. Mumm Gala Luncheon. If your group is buying tickets individually, come up with your ‘group name’ and include it at checkout so we can sit your group together.
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Penthouse Gala Luncheon – The Island Penthouse
Go all-out glam this Melbourne Cup at the Penthouse Gala Luncheon — An exclusive celebration on the top floor, complete with our open-air Penthouse Terrace Bar. Indulge with an oyster bar on arrival, followed by a two-course luncheon. Sip on premium spirits, Mumm Brut Prestige, Watermelon & Elderflower Spritz Cocktails, rosé, prosecco, ginger beer and premium tap beers — all included during this three-and-a-half-hour sit-down luncheon in the sunshine.
To top it all off, enjoy DJs and an MC hosting the day’s entertainment, sweeps, all the live racing action, and a photo wall to capture your most stylish moments.
From 12.00pm – 3.30pm, enjoy 3.5 hours of:
- Beverages: Premium Spirits, Cocktails – Watermelon and Elderflower Spritz; Mumm Brut Prestige, premium wines, rosé, prosecco, premium tap beers, ginger beer, cider, soft drink and juices
- Food: oyster bar and a two course sit-down luncheon
- DJs throughout the afternoon
- Fashions on the field, amazing prizes for best dressed Duke and Duchess, best race day hat, race day sweeps and more.
From $229 per person + booking fee.
*Every group is seated at their own table at the Penthouse Gala Luncheon. If your group is buying tickets individually, come up with your ‘group name’ and include it at checkout so we can sit your group together.
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Private Rooms
Looking to cater for a larger group? Contact us via the form here or phone us on (07) 5538 8000 to chat about how we can combine multiple booths for your group or provide you with your very own exclusive-use room.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
AUD 124.40 to AUD 235.58



















