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Melbourne Cup Luncheon 2026 🏇🌴Celebrate the race that stops the nation in true Northerlies style!
Join us for an unforgettable Melbourne Cup Luncheon at Northerlies Beach Bar & Grill, overlooking the beautiful Whitsundays. Great food, flowing drinks, stunning beach views and an incredible race-day atmosphere come together for one of the biggest days on our calendar.
Dress to impress, gather your friends and settle in for a day of delicious food, Melbourne Cup action and plenty of fun — followed by our DJ After Party from 2pm!
🥂 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Exquisite 3-course alternate drop luncheon
Complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival
Themed Melbourne Cup cocktails
Multiple big screens showing all the racing action
Best Dressed & Lucky Door Prizes
Multiple Melbourne Cup Sweeps
Free Shuttle Bus Service
DJ After Party from 2pm
🏇 THE DETAILS
Doors & bar open from 10am with lunch served from 11:30am.
All ticket holders will have an allocated seat and table. Please advise us of any dietary requirements prior to the event so our kitchen team can tailor your meal where possible.
Private group tables can be allocated for bookings of 16 or more. Smaller groups may be seated together on longer tables with other parties — a great opportunity to meet new people and enjoy the atmosphere!
We'll be running multiple sweeps for the main race, so we recommend bringing some cash.
The Melbourne Cup runs at 2pm, with screens showing the earlier races throughout the day. Once the main race is over, we'll move the party outside with our DJ kicking off from 2pm.
🍽️ THE MENU
Our specially curated 3-course Melbourne Cup menu is coming soon. Stay tuned!
🌴 DON'T HAVE A TICKET?
You can still enjoy Melbourne Cup Day at Northerlies!
Our Beach Kitchen will be open for walk-in lunch bookings in the Beach Hut, and lunch guests are welcome to head into the Brasserie to catch the race on the big screens.
Gather your crew, dress to impress and experience Melbourne Cup — Northerlies style! 🥂🏇🌴
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Lot 116 Pringles road, Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4802
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