It's the race that stops the nation, (and Magnetic Island), and one of the best places to be is the Picnic Bay Hotel. Big screens, HEAPS of atmosphere, and the only place on the island to place your bets. So head to Picnic Bay to catch Melbourne Cup fever on Tuesday 4 Nov.
9am: TAB help desk and R&R open.
10am: Sports Bar opens.
11am: Spice Gurlz and Lady Gagah impersonators
12noon: Fashions On The field
2pm: Melbourne Cup
• Special RnR Restaurant menu. (Bookings essentials for inside).
• $20 BBQ buffet outside the main bar.
• Loads of prizes for losing ticket draw.
• Live music from Say What, after the big race.
Come dressed for race day! Free entry.