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Run over a distance of 3200m on turf, the handicap race is for three-year-olds and above, and is held annually on the first Tuesday in November. First run in 1861, the Melbourne Cup today attracts more than 380,000 people to Flemington Race Course. Since 1877, race day has been a traditional public holiday in Melbourne. </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">In typical Aussie style, many racegoers wear esoteric and amusing costumes for the general merriment of all, while others dress in formal race-day wear. A major focus of the day is the 'Fashions on the Field' with prizes awarded for the best-dressed male and female racegoers. As with Royal Ascot in the UK, ladies put much thought into wearing exotic and unique hats.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">Along with a first prize of AUD3.3 million for the winner of the Melbourne Cup, there is also a AUD500,000 bonus to the owner for any horse winning both the Irish St Leger and the Melbourne Cup in the one year. The total prize money in 2008 is AUD5.5 million, making the Cup the second richest turf race in the world behind the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">The race takes place during the Flemington Spring Carnival, during which several races are run, starting with the Victoria Derby, held on the Saturday before the Melbourne Cup, and ending with the Stakes on the following Saturday. </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Location </strong>Flemington Race Course, Melbourne, Australia.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Venue</strong> Flemington Race Course is located 6km north-west of Melbourne CBD and is flanked on the south and west by the Maribyrnong River, on the north-east by Epsom Road and on the south-east by the Princes Highway.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Getting there</strong> Flemington is easily accessed by a variety of travel options. By train: On race days, special race trains leave Melbourne’s Flinders Street Station, stopping at Southern Cross and North Melbourne stations on the way to Flemington. By tram: The no. 57 tram from the corner of Elizabeth and Flinders streets stops at Flemington Drive, off Epsom Road. By bus: During the Melbourne Cup carnival, a free shuttle bus operates between Waterfront City (at Docklands) and Flemington. By ferry: Ferry services operate from Melbourne CBD to Flemington along the Maribyrnong River. Taxis and helicopter transfers (to the Racecourse Manager’s Office entrance) are also available.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><h4 style="margin: 0px;">Melbourne <br></h4><p style="margin: 0px;">With its vibrant energy, staggering choice of restaurants, café-filled laneways reminiscent of Europe, cool bars, unbeatable galleries, luscious parks and village-like inner suburbs, Melbourne offers a treasure trove of surprises for every visit. And let’s not forget shopping: Melbourne is famously known as Australia’s shopping capital. Scattered through the city’s network of laneways and arcades lies a smorgasbord of shopping delights, from department stores, historic arcades and shopping centres to countless boutiques and specialty shops.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><h4 style="margin: 0px;">Highlights</h4><p style="margin: 0px;"><br>Explore Melbourne's diverse districts for an insight into the city’s diverse cultures. Along the way discover a labyrinth of tiny lanes and alleyways filled with yummy eateries, cool bars and funky fashion boutiques.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong></strong> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Collins Street</strong> For those in the market for high-end jewellery, fashion and luxury goods, there’s no better place to start than stylish, tree-lined Collins Street. Along its boulevard of architecturally striking heritage buildings lie five-star hotels, exclusive jewellers and chic designer stores such as Chanel, Tiffany & Co. and Louis Vuitton. Further along are the bustling shopping centres of two3four and Australia on Collins.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong></strong> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Little Collins Street</strong> Discover an enclave of cool fashion, from haute couture to funky threads. Here you’ll find some of Melbourne’s best designers and boutiques. The stretch between Swanston and Russell streets is lined with the best in menswear. After a day’s shopping, relax at some of Melbourne’s best bars and cafes: you’ll find them crowding the narrow lanes around Little Collins Street.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong></strong> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Flinders Lane</strong> Look out for the indigenous and contemporary art and craft galleries, groovy bars and designer boutiques selling a range of funky fashions and esoteric accessories. Pop into the Nicholas Building for a range of interesting shops, galleries and studios. Take a break in any of the atmospheric cafes along Degraves Street, Centre Place and Scott Place and in the evening party in some of the best bars in town. </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong></strong> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>NewQuay </strong>Overlooking the Melbourne harbour, NewQuay offers fabulous city views as well as art galleries, fashion boutiques and luxury apartments. But perhaps best of all, NewQuay is crowded with award-winning restaurants, cool bars and trendy cafés – great for people watching over a cocktail as the sun sets or for dining by candlelight over a meal of Moroccan, Italian or Mediterranean cuisine.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong></strong> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Hardware district</strong> Watch the world go by in one of Melbourne’s coolest lanes in the spot where Melbourne’s café culture began. Located between Queen and Elizabeth streets, this red-brick paved lane is well placed in the centre of a network of alleyways that offer an eclectic range of specialty stores selling everything from fresh flowers to contemporary art. 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