# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Melbourne Cup
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 03 Nov, 2026 at 02:30 am – Tue, 03 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 am (+11:00)
- **Event Description**: If you cannot be at Flemington, the Hastings River is your next best bet.

The Rhythmboat, aka Port AdVenture, is the place to be for this years Melbourne Cup.

Dress to impress and take part of the onboard fashion show.

Tickets on sale for the Melbourne Cup Sweep and watch the race on the big screen onboard.

The food is spectacular, and the scenery changes every 5 minutes.

Heaps of fun with compere Tom, "Cruise Director" presenting his Hastings River Cup race.

Be on a winner and join us on the Rhythmboat this Melbourne Cup Day.

Get a group together and join Tom, "Cruise Director" and his team for an afternoon of fun!

Inclusions:
- 3.5 hour cruise on the beautiful Hastings River
- Grazing table on arrival, 
- Hot & Cold buffet main meal 
- Delicious dessert
- in house DJ/background music 

- Lucky door prizes

- Prizes for best dressed 


Licensed bar on board, NO byo. 

Departs at 1230pm from Town Wharf, end of Clarence Street.

Price is $99pp and includes house beer, house wine and soft drinks 
All other drinks at additional cost.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/port-macquarie/melbourne-cup/200029782700407
- **Event Categories**: sports, fashion, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Port Macquarie
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Port AdVenture Cruises
- **lat**: -31.42929021968
- **long**: 152.90596336126
- **full address**: Port AdVenture Cruises, The Cruise Terminal, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia, Port Macquarie

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Melbourne Cup
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/458e5675435a75453ab5dd054ffeb831abe9c6f942764c2ba3e5dd30a6a4eefb-rimg-w773-h600-dcc0d7ef-gmir?v=1777132873

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Melbourne Cup being held?
  - **A:** Melbourne Cup takes place on Tue, 03 Nov, 2026 at 02:30 am to Tue, 03 Nov, 2026 at 06:00 am at Port AdVenture Cruises, The Cruise Terminal, Port Macquarie NSW 2444, Australia, Port Macquarie.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Melbourne Cup?
  - **A:** Melbourne Cup is organized by Port AdVenture Cruises.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Melbourne Cup is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Port Macquarie, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Melbourne Cup sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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