We can arrange your private jet charter to the prestigious Melbourne Cup, known in Australia as ‘the race that stops the nation’.
Charter A Private Jet To The Melbourne Cup
We can arrange your private jet charter to the prestigious Melbourne Cup, known in Australia as ‘the race that stops the nation’. Whether you need a private jet for business or leisure, we’ll help you choose from a variety of popular planes that suit your needs.
Melbourne’s airports are close to Flemington Racecourse, but for the ultimate convenience, we can also arrange an exclusive helicopter charter directly to a nearby helipad and back to the airport after the event.
About the Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup wasn’t always known as “the race that stops the nation”, with just 4,000 spectators attending the inaugural event in 1861. But the race was drawing crowds of 100,000 by 1880, following a boom that saw hordes of hopefuls move south in search of gold.
The cup is a handicap race, which means the weight of each jockey is adjusted using weights to ensure the horses’ loads correlate with their age and previous performance. The winner takes home the most valuable trophy in Australian athletics – a solid gold masterpiece worth around AUD $175,000.
There’s also plenty of action off the track, with coveted prizes awarded to the best-dressed attendees. Spectators’ elegant ensembles often verge on the extravagant, typically finished with a dramatic hat or fascinator.
The Melbourne Cup is part of the city’s Spring Racing Carnival, a thoroughbred horse-racing series that also includes the Victoria Derby on the Saturday before the cup and Oaks Day (also known as Ladies Day) the day before the main event. The family-friendly Stakes Day takes place on the Saturday after the Cup.
If you’re going all-out with a luxurious ticket package, we Air Charter Service can ensure the glamour begins the moment you leave home. Book your private jet charter or helicopter to Melbourne for a celebration you’ll never forget.