The major racing carnival during the spring is the four-day Melbourne Cup Carnival held at Flemington in early November, home to Melbourne Cup Day, while the three-day Caulfield Cup carnival held at Caulfield in October is also an exciting affair for racing enthusiasts.
Other feature race days in spring include WS Cox Plate day at Moonee Valley in late October, and Sandown Classic day at Sandown in November, one week after the Flemington carnival ends on Emirates Stakes day.
The city comes alive with race-goers and other tourists who seek out the best Melbourne has to offer in terms of entertainment, food and other diversions. Here is a Spring special in Bank Place: Oysters and Bollinger champagne at half price - a very special Happy Hour!
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Happy times. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm up for the half price champagne!!
ReplyDeleteI have to say, we don't see signs for champagne (half price or not) up this way!
ReplyDeleteAhh - those fascinating arcades, lanes and byways that are unique to Melbourne are bound to be overflowing with visitors and locals alike, whatever the season. Thanks for sharing Nick.
ReplyDeleteSign me up! Sounds like a deal to me!
ReplyDeleteHaha, I'm betting that even half-price Bolly would be out of my league ...
ReplyDeletelove that relaxed demeanour of the man in the cafe with his arms folded around his head! Says it all...le dolce vita....!!
ReplyDeleteAh, happy times indeed, Nick!! What a fun post/photos for the day!!
ReplyDeleteThe Oysters and Bolly are probably a better bet than the Melbourne Cup.
ReplyDeleteI'm up to having a drink with you. I'll pay for the half off portion:-)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good time.
ReplyDeleteYum, oysters And champagne.. I can support that kind of decadence.
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