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No matter where you plan to spend your day, Flemington has its own, unique dress code. Please ensure that you are aware of the regulations before arriving at Flemington. Find out all about Dress Regulations here.

All information on how to get to Flemington, including public transport, rideshare and parking options can be found here.

What you can bring into Flemington depends on which areas your ticket allows you entry to. Make sure you read our terms and conditions for the ticket you have purchased carefully before arriving to Flemington. 

No alcohol can be brought through the turnstiles into the racecourse. The only exception is within Members' Reserved Car Parks - The Nursery and The Rails (conditions apply). Alcohol can be purchased in all dining facilities and at retail bar outlets located in both the Members and public areas of the racecourse. Bag checks will be conducted by security at points of entry.

BYO food is not permitted in The Club Stand, except on the Members Lawn and in the Members Betting Ring. BYO food is permitted in The Grandstand, except in The Atrium Dining and The Peak.

Anything that is considered dangerous including glasswear and knives will also not be permitted. Please see below full list of prohibited items as outlined in the Conditions of Entry for Flemington Racecourse.

For the comfort and safety of persons at the Course, You are not permitted to bring into the Course (or have in your possession at the Course) any of the following without the written consent of VRC:

• alcoholic beverages, glass containers or open beverage containers;
• any structure or item that may be used to erect a structure (including without limitation ‘market’ or ‘beach’ umbrellas or similar large umbrellas, portable shade structures or gazebos), or which is capable of supporting the weight of a person, such as any chairs, lounges, benches or stools (other than a folding fabric chair or folding fabric stool);
• prohibited weapons or controlled weapons within the meaning of the Control of Weapons Act 1990 (Vic) whose possession would constitute an offence under that act or articles capable of being used as weapons or anything which may be used in a way which adversely affects the safety of persons at the course, damages property or interferes with the comfort of persons at the course or with their enjoyment of any event;
• any object that could be used to distract, hinder or interfere with any animal or person taking part in an event, or disrupt, interrupt or behave in any manner that may disrupt or interrupt any event, whether intentionally or otherwise, such as a laser pointer device (or a device incorporating a laser pointer) or a drone;
• any animals (other than, if the person is blind, deaf or otherwise suffering a disability, a guide dog);
• any flags larger than 1 metre x 1 metre or with handles longer than 1 metre or any banner;
• any whistle, loud hailer, public address system, electronic or other broadcast device or any device which may interfere with electronic or radio communications or broadcasting signals or equipment used by VRC or other persons authorised by VRC in connection with an event; any fireworks, flares or distress signals;
• any item that you intend (or such quantities of the item from which VRC can reasonably infer that you intend) to distribute, hawk, sell, offer or expose for sale;
• any dangerous goods (as that term is defined in section 3(1) of the Dangerous Goods Act 1985 (Vic))
• any object, device or substance that may be used to deface or damage any part of the course, such as any spray paint or permanent markers;
• any torn-up or shredded paper, confetti, rice, streamers or similar items;
• on the course (excluding the car park), any vehicle or transportation device, such as any motorcar, motorcycle, motor scooter, bicycle, scooter, skateboard, roller skates or roller blades, but not including any wheelchair or similar apparatus which you require as a result of a disability or impairment;
• in a car park, any unregistered road vehicle (including a scooter) and any skateboard, roller skates or roller blades (or similar items);
• any ball or other item of sporting equipment; or
• any item (such as any article of clothing, poster or sign) bearing any image, slogan or text which is indecent, discriminatory, obscene, insulting or threatening or which may be offensive to other persons present at the course (as determined by VRC in its sole discretion).

A map will be available closer to the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Of course you can. Just make sure you scan your ticket to exit at the turnstiles as you leave the racecourse.

If you have a question on a race day, look out for our event staff just - they're the ones dressed in purple. They'll be at all the turnstiles and throughout the racecourse to help with whatever questions you have.

If you’re new to racing and to Flemington, here are some tips to help you find the best places to see the horses and see them race.

• Parade Ring: Racegoers can view horses at rest in their stall, being saddled up for their race, and briefly being paraded before entering the tunnel to the Mounting Yard.
• Mounting Yard: Racegoers can view horses being paraded at length in saddlecloth order, both before and after being mounted by riders, before they are then taken onto the track and to the starting barriers.

Parenting facilities are available in both the public and members areas.

Public areas

• Feeding area and ladies toilets at eastern end of Betting Ring next to the Race Day and Ticketing Office
• Parenting facilities and ladies toilet, at western end of Betting Ring
• Parenting facilities at The Hill Stand, Level 1
• Parenting facilities at the Furphy Deck

Members areas

• The Grandstand, Level 1, west end of Foyer (Parents Room)
• The Nursery
• The Club Stand, Level 1, near the cloak room

Where are the ATM and EFTPOS facilities at Flemington?

• There are various locations throughout the Members, Public and Corporate facilities that provide access to ATMs and EFTPOS. 

Are there cloakrooms on course?

• Public and members' cloakrooms are available for cloaking of items on all race days of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. There is no charge for this service.

Are there mobile charge stations?

• Mobile charge stations are available in both Members and Public areas throughout the course.

Can I smoke cigarettes or vape at Flemington?

• Flemington supports creating smoke free areas for the wellbeing of all patrons through the use of designated smoking areas. Flemington’s Grandstands, including balconies and within 10m of food vendors are to be considered smoke free.
• Please be aware that we will be maintaining both smoking and non-smoking spaces and asking patrons to comply with all designated signage and Victorian smoking laws. Please take note of the designated areas.

See below all areas phone charging stations can be found on course during Melbourne Cup Carnival for VRC Members and public patrons.

Members

• The Forum, Level 1, The Grandstand
• The Atrium, Level 2, The Grandstand
• The View, Level 4, The Grandstand
• The Club Stand, Cloak Room, Ground Floor
• The Club Stand, Bluegrass Bar, Level 3
• The Club Stand Roof Top, Level 4
• The Nursery
• The Birdcage (also facilitating The Rails Promenade)

Public

• Saintly Place
• Hill Stand, Ground Level (near The Terrace entrance)
• The Hill Stand, Level 1
• Race Day & Ticketing Office
• Hyperno Walk near TAB/Tote area
• The Park near the Fashions Gardens