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Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne · Every October to November
Melbourne Cup
The race that stops a nation, run on the first Tuesday of November on a rose-lined track.
23 days until the next window
What happens when you set this watch
We track every fare from your airport into Melbourne for October 30 to November 9, 2026, round trips of 3 to 5 nights, across every airline. The moment one drops, you get one email with the dates, the price and a link to book. Free, and you can stop any time.
Know before you go
- General admission tickets are easy to get; the enclosures and marquees are not.
- Dress codes are real in the members' areas and enforced at the gate.
- Flemington is 15 minutes from the city by train, with special race-day services from Flinders Street and Southern Cross.
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