Tue 3 Nov · 12pm
Coogee Bay Hotel · Coogee
bubbles, fascinators and the big race on the lawn by the beach
Get ticketsFrom $90 on whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au Ask your mates if they’re keenGet a link for the group chat · no app neededOne email the day before, with the ticket link and a nudge to rally the group chat.
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On Tuesday 3 November, from 12pm, Coogee Bay Hotel brings beachside style to racing's biggest day, the Melbourne Cup. Expect ocean views, flowing bubbles and every stride of the 3pm race that stops the nation, live on Coogee's biggest outdoor screen.
The whole venue is going trackside. Sweepstakes, Best Dressed prizes and plenty of race-day style are guaranteed, so dust off the fascinator, press the linen suit and bring your A-game to the lawn. Whether it's a long lunch with friends, a family celebration or a cheeky day off with mates, Coogee Bay Hotel is the place to be when the gates fly open.
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When is Coogee Bay Hotel: Melbourne Cup by the Coast?
Tue 3 Nov 2026, 12pm.
Where is it?
Coogee Bay Hotel, Coogee, NSW.
How much are tickets?
From $90, as the source listed it when Keen last read the listing. The ticket page has the current price.
Where do I get tickets?
On whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au. The button at the top of this page goes straight there.
How do I find out which of my mates are keen?
Tap "Ask your mates if they're keen" on this page. You get one link for the group chat, and your mates answer keen, maybe or can't in their browser, with no app and no sign-up. It is free.
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