It's the race that stops the nation, (and Magnetic Island), and one of the best places to be is the Picnic Bay Hotel. Fashion parades, 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 6 Nov. TAB opens 9.30am, hot and cold carvery available at the R&R Bar from 11.30am. Come dressed for race day with prizes for best female, male, hat, and most outrageous!