Our 2020 Cox Plate packages are not yet available, but as a guide expect:
- 2 nights in Melbourne’s CBD at your choice of either hotel or apartment style accommodation (extra nights available)
- Check-in Friday 24th October
- Check-out Sunday 26th October
- General Admission Ticket to 2020 Ladbrokes Cox Plate (Ticket Upgrades and Hospitality available – see Upgrades Section)
- Airport Pick-up
- Airport Drop-off
- A ready-to-use MYKI card with one day’s unlimited travel in metropolitan Melbourne
- Special offers from 16 popular Melbourne and regional attractions with information on how to get there by public transport
- Daily Breakfast (hotels only)
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cable TV
- Mates’ Escapes Ticket holder and lanyard
Not Included
- Airfares
- Travel insurance (ask us for a quote)
- Items of a personal nature e.g phone, laundry etc.
Cost- From $TBC
Ticket & Corporate Hospitality Packages & Upgrades (based on 2019 and subject to change)
The Lazy Yak Watering Hole
The Lazy Yak Watering Hole is located in the North Hill Precinct of Moonee Valley and is a relaxed environment and is a great way to enjoy the day. This option includes:
- Gate Entry and Lazy Yak Watering Hole access
- A Lazy Yak beer on arrival
- Food stall access
- A wide selection of food and beverages available for purchase
- Entertainment
- Outdoor seating and table arrangement
- Betting facilities and bookmakers
- Racebook
Note: *The Lazy Yak Watering Hole is exposed to weather conditions so dress and prepare appropriately to ensure you maximise your day to its fullest.
The Pure Pleasure Enclosure
Where racing and entertainment share the stage and is the largest marquee music festival of the entire racing season. Expect a memorable music, social and racing experience all rolled up into one! 2016’s line up included Hot Dub Time Machine and Australia’s No.1 DJ Duo Mashd N Kutcher.
The Pure Pleasure Enclosure includes:
- Live entertainment
- Gate Entry and Enclosure access
- Grazing food stations
- Beverage package including beer, cider, sparkling, white and red wine, soft drink and bottled water
- Cash bar for spirits
- Ready to drink spirits available for purchase
- Outdoor garden seating arrangements
- TAB betting facilities within the enclosure
- Bookmaker access
- Big screen with live vision of the racing action
- Racebook
The Fields of Omagh Marquee
Cocktail food is served throughout the day in an exclusively themed and furnished marquee named after the legendary Cox Plate winner. Witness all the action from a private balcony overlooking the home straight. Includes:
- Reserved sections available for larger groups (upon application)
- Substantial cocktail food and grazing buffet served throughout the day
- Premium beverage package including basic spirits
- Betting facilities and bookmaker within venue
- William Hill Cox Plate souvenir pin, racebook and pen per guest
- Guest host and tipster
- Cocktail and outdoor seating is unreserved and less than one-per-guest
Legends Bistro
Enjoy all the comforts of our unique bistro perfectly positioned on the home turn to catch the race-deciding action.
- Four course luncheon
- Reserved table
- Beer, Wine and Soft Drink beverage package
- Table service
- Racebook and Pen
Note: The Legends Bistro does not include Gate Entry. Depending on booking numbers patrons will be allocated to either the bistro or café.
The Cox Plate Start Marquee
Boasting sensational elevated views of both the race track and the city the Cox Plate Marque has it’s patrons positioned right above the starting barriers for the William Hill Cox Plate. Every detail of this marquee has been carefully thought through and provides table service. Enjoy a full buffet throughout the race day along with premium beer, wines and spirits.
Includes:
- Furnished shared dining Marquee
- Private viewing platform
- Five-course luncheon
- Premium beverage package including spirits
- TAB betting facilities in your marquee
- Cox Plate souvenir pin, pen and racebook per guest
So You Think Marquee
Located from elevated view at the end of the home straight, guests enjoy:
- Furnished private marquee
- Five-course luncheon
- Premium beverage package including basic spirits
- TAB betting facilities in your marquee
- Big screen viewing located in the centre of the track
- William Hill Cox Plate souvenir pin, racebook and pen per guest
* Bookings of less than ten may be required to share.
Champions Restaurant
Soak up al the racing action with some of the best track views. The Champions Restaurant includes:
- Tiered Dining – reserved table with views of home straight*
- Full waiter service
- Five-course luncheon including appetiser, entrée, alternate main course, dessert and cheese
- Premium beverages including basic spirits
- Individual TV monitors on each table (tiered section only)
- Tote (TAB) facilities
- William Hill Cox Plate souvenir pin, pen and racebook per guest
- Racecourse admission for Non-Members
- Upper Level – reserved table with reserved Grandstand seat
* Does not include Grandstand seating – reserved Grandstand seating available for purchase.
Dining Boxes
The view doesn’t get any better than The Valley Dining Boxes as guests enjoy an unparalleled position on the home straight. Includes:
- Extensive cocktail menu served throughout the day
- Reserved table with racecourse views
- Five-course luncheon including appetiser, three-course a la carte menu and afternoon tea
- Deluxe beverages including basic spirits
- Tote (TAB) facilities
- William Hill Cox Plate souvenir pin, pen and racebook per guest
- Racecourse admission for Non-Members
Jockey Bar
The natural choice for keen punters and positioned overlooking the Moonee Valley mounting yard. Includes:
- Reserved table*
- Reserved Grandstand seat
- Buffet luncheon including seafood selection, main course items, dessert, cheese and afternoon tea
- Deluxe beverages including basic spirits
- Tote (TAB) facilities and televisions
- William Hill Cox Plate souvenir pin, pen and racebook per guest
* Bookings of less than ten may be required to share.
The Pavilion Deck
A perfect blend of magnificent track views and live entertainment in a sensational location.
- Extensive cocktail menu served throughout the day
- Premium beverages including basic spirits
- Unreserved grandstand seating section
- Exclusive access to the outdoor deck with tables and chairs
- Live entertainment
- Racebook
- Tote (TAB) and bookmaker facilities
- Racecourse admission for Non-Members
The Celebrity Room
Sensational views from your reserved Grandstand seat combined with exclusive dining. Includes:
- Reserved table
- Reserved Grandstand seat
- Full waiter service
- Five-course luncheon including appetiser, entrée, alternate main course, dessert and cheese
- Premium beverages including basic spirits
- Tote (TAB) facilities
- William Hill Cox Plate souvenir pin, pen and racebook per guest
- Racecourse admission for Non-Members
Champions Restaurant
Punters won’t miss any of the day’s action thanks to some of the best race track views on offer. Includes:
- Tiered Dining – reserved table with views of home straight*
- Full waiter service
- Five-course luncheon including appetiser, entrée, alternate main course, dessert and cheese
- Premium beverages including basic spirits
- Individual TV monitors on each table (tiered section only)
- Tote (TAB) facilities
- William Hill Cox Plate souvenir pin, pen and racebook per guest
- Racecourse admission for Non-Members
- Upper Level – reserved table with reserved Grandstand seat
* Does not include Grandstand seating – reserved Grandstand seating available for purchase.
Legends Balcony
Located on the famous last turn and enjoying a birds eye view, the Legends Balcony sets the scene for a memorable day out. Includes:
- Weatherproof balcony
- Full waiter service
- Four course luncheon with seafood platter on arrival
- Premium beverage package
- Racebook and pen
Valley View
Floor-to-ceiling windows taking in the spectacular view are just one of the advantages of this superbly positioned entertainment opportunity.
- Reserved table*
- Reserved Grandstand seat
- Full waiter service
- Five-course luncheon including appetiser, entrée, alternate main course, dessert and cheese
- Premium beverages including basic spirits
- Tote (TAB) facilities
- Cox Plate souvenir pin, pen and racebook per guest
- Racecourse admission for Non-Members
* Bookings of less than ten may be required to share.
Inner Circle
Arguably one of The Valley’s best hospitality packages, the Inner Circle includes:
- Reserved table*
- Reserved Grandstand seat
- Buffet luncheon including seafood selection, main course items, dessert, cheese and afternoon tea
- Premium beverages including basic spirits
- Tote (TAB) facilities, bookmaker access and televisions
- Cox Plate souvenir pin, pen and racebook per guest
- Racecourse admission for Non-Members
* Bookings of less than ten may be required to share.
We can customise any of our featured packages to suit your personal travel requirements. Mates’ Escapes can also build fully tailored one-of-a-kind itineraries from the ground up, if you can dream it up we can certainly make it happen.
We can tailor a trips regardless of your group size, be it 2, 8 or 20. Get in touch with us and let’s discuss your options.