Melbourne Cup at Sanctuary Cove

The Gold Coast’s ultimate lifestyle precinct, Sanctuary Cove, is pulling out all the stops for Melbourne Cup on Tuesday November 3.

Doll up from head to toe with the perfect race-day outfit from one of Sanctuary Cove’s many fashion boutiques, including EEV Fashion, Sanctuary Resort Shoppe, Calypso, Soho Girl and Latitude Men’s Collection.

For the finishing touches, head to Sarge’s Barber, The Social Nail Bar and Studio Eclettico. Studio Eclettico will open early at 8:00 am and pour complimentary champagne with every blow-dry appointment.

After the pampering is complete, gather your friends and get racing to the party at a range of restaurants and venues dotted throughout Sanctuary Cove.

Make a booking at InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Lagoon Beach Club to soak up the sun before the gates open, starting with a glass of G.H.Mumm, followed by an oyster and carvery food station, a three-hour beverage package and a Fashions on the Field competition.

For a relaxed afternoon, secure at table at Pablito’s Mexican with a $20 margarita (or two) in hand, or indulge in an eight-course banquet lunch at Rivers & Co, featuring pan-fried garlic butter prawns, Queensland grass-fed MB2+ beef and barramundi with abalone cream and lilliput capers, with vegetarian options available. For a more casual outing, your mates won’t need much convincing to head to Cove Tavern for an a la carte menu and big-screen action from 12:00 pm.

This article was written in partnership with our friends at Sanctuary Cove.