TBA - a pub somewhere! Details will be provided to participants only.
** Rescheduled event - previous bookings still apply**
Hot on the heels of our successful Mini Pub Crawl in Fitzroy, this month FunFF takes you around the back streets of Collingwood.
We'll be keeping it simple and visiting 4-6 pubs in a little pocket of Collingwood. A couple will be on the main drag and a couple tucked away in the back streets, some grungy, others funky but all great pubs in their own right!
Our final venue for the day features live music, perfect for those of you wanting to kick-on a bit. We will also be making a mandatory dinner stop along the way to ensure we all remain in good spirits and last the duration of the event!
We will be restricting numbers to ensure we don't encounter any difficulties with entry to the selected venues, so be sure to book early to avoid missing out on the fun.
Participants will be provided with a proposed pub crawl map prior to the event, but please be aware that this is only a guide and may be subject to change on the day.
Meet Kerrie-Anne at our first pub for the day, details of which will be provided via email and/or sms prior to the event.
All food and drink at own expense - driving definitely not recommended, cycle at your own risk!
A group of recreational Melbourne cyclists from Fun, Food and Friendship meet up for an early morning monthly cycle ride from Melbourne and returns to the start point cafe to enjoy a fantastic breakfast that generally includes a mixture of fresh fruit salad, cereal, croissants, waffles, orange juice, tea/coffee.
We join a cycling breakfast club whose aim is to bring the European social experience surrounding the sport of cycling to Melbourne.
There is an annual fee of $30 that is payable on your first visit to the cafe. This fee will give you a complimentary breakfast each month (11 months of the year) and a selection of food/beer vouchers.
The ride takes us along the Beach Road until Black Rock and returns to the cafe start point (unless we decide as a group to complete an alternative route)
Meet David at the cafe. Details of meeting point will be given on booking.
Le Cirque Fine Foods - 27 Star Crescent, Docklands, Melbourne
Join FunFF for a cruisy Sunday morning brunch and a stroll along the Waterfront City promenade whilst browsing the market stalls making up the Docklands Sunday Market.
Le Cirque Fine Foods is a gourmet cafe and fine food store like no other in the Docklands precinct.
Boutique Cafe, large alfresco, great coffee and amazing food. On the menu you'll find traditional hot brekkies including the signature Le Cirque claypot of eggs and bacon on a muffin topped with melted gruyere and Le Cirque's signature tomato sauce. A perfect day out!
Set along the Waterfront City Promenade, the Dockland's Sunday Market is the ultimate, offering fashion, accessories, arts and crafts. You'll find Australian beauty products, Bonsai trees, handmade flowers, reclaimed wood furniture, second hand books, candles and much more from the talented craftspeople of Melbourne. You'll be amazed at what you can find!
Look for Kerrie-Anne at the table(s) for FunFF. All food and drinks at own expense.
Take the free City Circle Tram to Waterfront City or Tram 70 (via Flinders St) or Tram 86 via Bourke Street and alight at the NewQuay Prom / Docklands Dr stop.
Plenty of parking also available in the area for a flat rate of $5 for those who prefer to drive.
Sun, 1 August
10.30am - 2.00pm
Members: FREENon-Members / Guests: N/A
BOOK NOWMEMBERS ONLY EVENTBooking closes on: Fri, 30 July
Station Hotel, 96 Greville Street, Prahran (next to the train station
Come and enjoy Funky Bunch Trivia with your FunFF friends.
The trivia starts at around 8pm so dinner is available before trivia starts at own expense.
Funky Bunch Trivia is a multi media trivia night.. Watch video clips, listening to music, and test your general [& not so general] knowledge.. It's a great fun night out.....
$100 Bar tab up for grabs each week plus spot prizes
The Station Hotel has a selection of dishes and a great selection of beers and wines and usual special meal deals. Steaks were $14 and pizzas $8 on our last visit and $12 jugs of beer and $5 specials on glasses of wine.
Look for Ian and the tables for Funff. All food and drinks at own expense.
Tue, 3 August
7.30pm - 10.15pm
Members: FREENon-Members / Guests: N/A
BOOK NOWMEMBERS ONLY EVENTBooking closes on: Mon, 2 August
Penny Blue - 2 Driver Lane (corner 318 Little Bourke Street), Melbourne
Join fellow FunFF members as we celebrate International Beer day - a Beertastic holiday for the people, by the people.
International Beer Day is a celebration of that frothy wonderful beverage the whole world loves. Because Beer is a beverage brewed on virtually every inhabited continent, the Earth was long overdue to have a single international holiday celebrating Beer's greatness. To meet this need, International Beer Day was created so that all of humanity could be united every August 5th, in celebration of Beer!
Join us for a golden beverage or two to celebrate at Penny Blue, an upmarket beer venue in the CBD, which gets its name from a tiny 19th-century square of paper - the blue one penny stamp.
Although it looks like a typical Melbourne cocktail bar, Penny Blue is all about beer. Imported, micro-brewed, limited edition, boutique; if it involves hops, yeast and barley, they stock it. With over seven pages worth of beers on the drinks menu, they really do have one of the city's best selections.
For those of you not so keen on beer, but still wanting to be part of the action, there's quite an extensive wine list and enough cocktails to see you through.
Meet Kerrie-Anne at Penny Blue. All food & drinks at own expense.
Penny Blue is housed in the original Money Order Office building. To find it, stroll down Lt Bourke St turning into Driver Lane (adjacent to the iconic Melbourne GPO) and you will find us!
Thu, 5 August
6.30pm - 9.30pm
Members: FREENon-Members / Guests: N/A
BOOK NOWMEMBERS ONLY EVENTBooking closes on: Wed, 4 August
Join us for a lazy Afghan feast admidst an authentic Afghan interior of cushions and carpets while traditional music plays in the background.
Located on Brunswick Street, this vibrant yet stylish restaurant brings special Afghan specialities to life. Afghan Gallery specialises in a variety of authentic lamb and chicken kebabs, qormas and kabuli palaus. A choice of vegetarian dishes is also available.
Opened in 1983, it was the first Afghani restaurant in Melbourne where now, some 20-odd years later, guests still come to dine surrounded by Afghan carpets and prints or in the upstairs tent room on cushions on the floor, an authentic Afghan way of eating.
Look for Kerrie-Anne at the table(s) reserved for FunFF. All food and drinks at own expense.
For those who feel so inclined, we can follow up our meal in one of the many bars in Brunswick St for a few drinks.
Tram No 112 from Collins Street travels down Brunswick Street - alight at either stop 16 or 17; Afghan Gallery is between the two. Limited metered on-street parking in the area for those preferring to drive - take note of signs as the area is regularly patrolled by parking officers!
Sat, 7 August
7.00pm - 9.30pm
Members: FREENon-Members / Guests: N/A
BOOK NOWMEMBERS ONLY EVENTBooking closes on: Fri, 6 August
The Bendigo Hotel - 125 Johnson Street, Collingwood
** Rescheduled event - previous bookings still apply**
Shake it like a Polaroid picture with your FunFF friends at Anna’s Go-Go Academy!
Go-Go was the number one dance style of the 60s, and now it’s back and more fun than ever. From the cheeky moves of Ann-Margret and Elvis in Viva Las Vegas, to the super cool stylings of John Travolta and Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction, we will learn the exciting art of go-go dancing in a fun and social environment. No dance experience is necessary!
Meet Kerrie-Anne at the main bar area where you might like to grab a quick drink to loosen up before class. Class begins at around 7pm and lasts for about an hour (often longer due to all the fun being had)!
After class, you can choose to stick around for a drink or two to reflect, if you loved the first class, you can join the 8.30 class (at an additional cost of only $5). If you've had enough for the evening, you can of course go-go your way home using your funky new moves!
What should I wear? Wear something you feel comfortable dancing in, and remember, we are in a venue, not the gym, there’s no need to wear gym gear unless you actually want to! Runners are not usually recommended as they can stick a bit when you’re doing the twist, but if you love runners, wear them anyway then twist in your socks!
The Bendigo Hotel is located between Wellington and Hoddle streets, just past the now infamous Tote Hotel, a couple of blocks past Smith Street. Tram number 86 travels down Smith Street. There is also limited parking available in the area for those who prefer to drive.
Tue, 10 August
6.50pm - 8.30pm
Members: $10Non-Members / Guests: N/A
BOOK NOWPlease book now & pay on the day for this eventMEMBERS ONLY EVENTBooking closes on: Mon, 9 August
Inject some culture into your life this winter with a visit to the National Gallery of Victoria to view the European Masters: Städel Museum, 19th-20th Century exhibition, featuring almost almost 100 works by 70 artists from one of Germany's oldest and most respected museums, the Städel Museum in Frankfurt.
The NGV is truly privileged to host this exhibition, as the Städel have committed only the highlights of its renowned collection of 19th and 20th century European art. Alongside masterpieces by German artists are works by the greatest French, Belgian, Dutch and Swiss masters of the time. Included are iconic Neo-Classical, Realist, Impressionist and Symbolist works, through to breathtaking German Expressionist paintings and sculpture, rarely seen in Australia.
A high point is the presence of no fewer than ten works by Max Beckmann, the quintessential Expressionist artist. This is an unprecedented opportunity to see a spectacular array of the finest European art spanning the dynamic and transformative years of the 19th and 20th century.
Prior to visiting the exhibition, we invite you to travel to Europe of the 1920s as be immersed in the sophisticated world of German cabaret with a performance by comic cabaret dame, Tina Del Twist, who will have you transfixed and bemused by her transcendent vocals and comic musings.
Meet Kerrie-Anne outside the entrance of the NGV. Performance starts at 6.30 - latecomers will need to track us down inside. All food and drinks and exhibition entrance at own expense - caberet performance is free!
Wed, 11 August
6.15pm - 8.30pm
Members: $23Non-Members / Guests: N/A
BOOK NOWPlease book now & pay on the day for this eventMEMBERS ONLY EVENTBooking closes on: Tue, 10 August
Alpine winter magic in the heart of the city… The Melbourne Winter Festival will transform the city into a winter wonderland, warming hearts with all the delights of an alpine snow season abroad.
Join fellow FunFF members for an enchanting evening and a few drinks as we fall under the Melbourne Winter Festival spell and enjoy some of the best entertainment Melbourne has to offer, complete with an enormous 600 square metre outdoor skating rink.
The Winter Bar will serve cool spirits and sparkling wine from the transparent bar. Guest djs will play each night from the Winter Festival Bar completing the unique apres-skate experience…
The Alpine Food Market presents the opportunity to experience culinary highlights from Alpine regions across the globe. Food stall holders will tempt you with the best of their national delicacies including Dutch poffertjes, German bratwurst, fresh corn, viking barbeque and kransky. In addition a wide variety of hot liquid treats like Glühwein (warm spiced wine) and hot chocolate will be available if you need some warming up!
Meet Kerrie-Anne in the Winter Festival Bar area, the perfect place to watch the action and drama on the ice rink by the fire warmed bar. Enjoy the apres-ski experience of getting off the piste and enjoying delicious beverages from alpine regions across the globe.. All food and drinks at own expense.
If you wish to partake in some ice-skating on the night, it is recommended that you book online via the Melbourne Winter Festival website.
Fri, 13 August
6.30pm - 9.30pm
Members: FREENon-Members / Guests: N/A
BOOK NOWMEMBERS ONLY EVENTBooking closes on: Thu, 12 August
Ormond Hall - 557 St Kilda Rd Melb (adj Belgium Beer Cafe) Enter via Moubray St.
Come and join Fun, Food and Friendship at the gorgeous Art Deco Ormond Hall for a Salsa Spectacular that features a huge stage, great sound and the largest salsa dance floor in Melbourne! Experience Salsa in style where great bands, dancers and lovers of Salsa come together.
Featuring Latin Band 'GRUPO BAHIA' one of Melbourne's favourite Salsa Bands supported by DJ Cheb Ali.
Beginner Salsa & Intermediate Salsa (Cuban Rueda) classes at 8.30pm
The entry is only $25 that includes a drink. The dress code is sexy and sharp - no runners, shorts or singlets.
Meet Tamara and the FunFF group at the venue for a salsa spectacular.
Sat, 14 August
8.00pm - 11.00pm
Members: $25Non-Members / Guests: N/A
BOOK NOWPlease book now & pay on the day for this eventMEMBERS ONLY EVENTBooking closes on: Fri, 13 August
Come and enjoy some great Belgian beer (and food) at this magnificent venue. Housed in an historic bluestone building, it comprises a bar and restaurant reminiscent of a 1920s Brussels bistro as well as Melbourne's biggest and liveliest beer garden.
At this fine venue, you can find five draught Belgian beers: Stella Artois, Hoegaarden, Leffe Blonde, Leffe Brune and Belle-Vue Kriek. A unique nine step pouring ritual ensures the perfect pour.
The bar and restaurant's interior features dark timbers, rustic furniture and leadlight windows that open out to the beer garden.
This venue promotes Belgian culture, beer and cuisine in an authentically Belgian environment. It is renowned for steaming mussel pots served with frites and house made mayonnaise along with Belgian waffles.
Come and enjoy the Belgian experience. Food and drinks at own expense.
Meet Ian at the table for FunFF.
Tue, 17 August
7.15pm - 9.30pm
Members: FREENon-Members / Guests: N/A
BOOK NOWMEMBERS ONLY EVENTBooking closes on: Mon, 16 August
Softbelly Bar & Lounge - 367 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
Get out of the house this Thursday night, get dinner, then get in to watch big TV and radio names, plus some of the best new Melbourne faces, at Softbelly Comedy, Melbourne's newest, hottest, yet coolest, night of comedy!
Softbelly Comedy has some of the biggest names in Australian comedy, making it yet another reason to get off the couch, brave the winter evenings and see some live comedy!
Softbelly is a delightfully retro establishment and is the ideal place to hang out, with plush lounges and an old school feel. The lights are dimmed late at night to create a warm atmosphere with candles lit throughout the whole venue to encourage you to talk to friends or just soak up the funky music being played.
There are imported tap beers and 35 different local and imported bottle beers. Plenty of reds and whites of good quality cater for all tastes. You can also eat some great bar food whilst enjoying your drinks the kitchen being open until 11pm.
Look for Kerrie-Anne inside the venue. All food and drinks at own expense - $10 entry fee is payable at the door on the night.
Thu, 19 August
7.00pm - 10.30pm
Members: $10Non-Members / Guests: N/A
BOOK NOWPlease book now & pay on the day for this eventMEMBERS ONLY EVENTBooking closes on: Tue, 17 August
The British Crown Hotel, 14-18 Smith St, Collingwood
Join Fun, Food and Friendship for a British night out at the British Crown hotel. This event is aimed at the British amongst our members but every member is more than welcome to attend.
The British Crown Hotel offers a warm and ambient setting in the charm of a traditional pub with good food, roaring fires and comfy couches.
The cuisine is British inspired with traditional favourites such as bangers and mash, corned beef with braised cabbage and mustard gravy, along with mouth-watering gourmet pot pies.
A smart Smith Street bar with English roots with a slant towards the "ye olde English pub".
This is also a good opportunity to talk to Natalie who is a Cambridge University student doing a dissertation on the British in Australia, so if you are British and would like to help, please see Natalie on the night.
The nearest tram stop is at the corner of Smith Street and Victoria Parade, number 24 and 109 trams.
Meet Ian at the table for Funff
Fri, 20 August
7.00pm - 9.30pm
Members: FREENon-Members / Guests: N/A
BOOK NOWMEMBERS ONLY EVENTBooking closes on: Thu, 19 August
** BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL!! Please DO NOT simply turn up on the night without booking. Show your membership card to get a free drink. We will have exclusive use of the lounge area until 8.30pm**
Join our Melbourne social club and the team at FunFF for a night of social networking at our end of month drinks night at the stylish Campari House, a venue that manages to merge classy with casual.
The once famous Campari Bistro has been brilliantly rejuvenated creating a fantastic hospitality experience reflecting Melbourne’s diverse restaurant and bar culture. Seamlessly merging refined and rustic, vintage and contemporary. The venue is warm and inviting, comfortable yet lively and also has a rooftop bar.
Come and join us at Campari House for an adventure in one of Melbourne's favourite laneways, Hardware Lane. This month’s offer for members is a complimentary drink on arrival that can be used for house red, white or sparkling wine or a schooner of boags or a soft drink.
Please show your membership card to obtain your free drink. We also have some complimentary pizzas and canapes for our group. All other food and drinks at own expense.
If you are not a member, book in and join us at this end of month drinks night. Meet some of our hosts and members, learn more about the best and liveliest social activities in Melbourne and start enjoying a great social life.
A group of recreational Melbourne cyclists from Fun, Food and Friendship meet up for an early morning monthly cycle ride from Melbourne and returns to the start point cafe to enjoy a fantastic breakfast that generally includes a mixture of fresh fruit salad, cereal, croissants, waffles, orange juice, tea/coffee.
We join a cycling breakfast club whose aim is to bring the European social experience surrounding the sport of cycling to Melbourne.
There is an annual fee of $30 that is payable on your first visit to the cafe. This fee will give you a complimentary breakfast each month (11 months of the year) and a selection of food/beer vouchers.
The ride takes us along the Beach Road until Black Rock and returns to the cafe start point (unless we decide as a group to complete an alternative route)
Meet David at the cafe. Details of meeting point will be given on booking.
Sat, 28 August
7.45am - 11.00am
Members: FREENon-Members / Guests: N/A
BOOK NOWMEMBERS ONLY EVENTBooking closes on: Thu, 26 August
BearBrass Eating & Drinking - Shop 3a, River Level, Southgate Arts & Leisure Precinct
Say farewell to the chill of Winter with an evening of fine dining with fellow FunFF foodies at a Winter Progressive Dinner.
Savour three deliciously different courses at three different Southgate restaurants. Our chosen menu includes the following restaurants:
Entree: BearBrass
Main: P.J. O'Brien's
Dessert: Kouzina
Entree and main are each served with a glass of wine and dessert is served with tea or coffee - additional food and drinks at own expense.
So as the cooler weather gets ready to move on, there is even more reason to brave the last few days of Winter and enjoy some of the best dining Melbourne has to offer all under one roof!
Southgate’s Progressive Dinners are now in their 13th year and are still as popular as ever, so it’s essential to book early, to ensure we don't miss out!
Meet Kerrie-Anne at the first restaurant for our entree - BearBrass Eating & Drinking.
Sunday Progressive Dinners begin at 6pm sharp at the first restaurant, so try to arrive on time!
Sun, 29 August
5.45pm - 8.45pm
Members: $65Non-Members / Guests: N/A
BOOK NOWPrepayment required for this eventMEMBERS ONLY EVENTBooking closes on: Thu, 26 August
La Camera, Mid Level East End (St Kilda Road side), Southgate Complex
In the Italian language, La Camera means "The Room"; an unpretentious name for a stylish but modest restaurant, in a location where style is everything. La Camera's distinctive design and lighting creates an airy and modern mix by day, and an elegant ambience by night. Enjoy Melbourne's amazing city skyline from indoors or on the balconies, whilst sampling La Camera's extensive menu for dinner.
Tonight hear the sounds of live jazz music and enjoy some great food including yummy pizzas.
Meet Ian at the table for FFF. Food and drinks at own cost.
Mon, 30 August
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Members: FREENon-Members / Guests: N/A
BOOK NOWMEMBERS ONLY EVENTBooking closes on: Sat, 28 August
Get those brain cells warmed up with your friends from FunFF at the Berth Brown trivia night, starring the delectable Mr Sparx. You will laugh, you will learn… it will change your life, but best of all, you'll be having a great time!
In addition to a Middle Eastern-inspired menu (or, if you prefer, you can take advantage of the $9 Pizza All Day, Every Day offer), Bertha Brown provides a great cocktail menu. Naturally, there's also a selection of local and imported beers on hand, including an eclectic mix of home brews, alongside a decent wine menu. All this in a sprawling venue with an eclectic look and a casual atmosphere.
Meet Kerrie-Anne at the table(s) reserved for FunFF (trivia is held at the back of the venue). All food and drinks at own expense.
Southern Cross Coach Station to Falls Creek (3rd to 5th Sept)
Come and join Fun, Food and Friendship, Melbourne's best social group for a fun weekend on the slopes of Falls Creek on 3th - 5th of September.
We have arranged a great package deal for this weekend that includes 2 Nights Accommodation, 2 Full breakfasts and one buffet style dinner, welcome drink and nibbles on arrival. The package also includes return coach transfers from Melbourne to Falls Creek.
A host from FFF will attend this weekend like all our other events and accommodation is based on a share apartment.
This deposit amount will of $199 will become non-refundable deposit after 4th June and final $199 will become non-refundable by 2nd August.
Ski Hire and Lift Tickets at own cost.
The coach departs Melbourne (Southern Cross Coach Station) at 5.30pm on Friday and arrives at Falls Creek around 11.00pm. The return coach departs Falls Creek on Sunday at 4.00 pm and arrives in Melbourne 9.30pm.
FFF recommends ambulance cover on all activity adventures and reminds you that participation as always, is at your own risk.
Capture the excitement of the Melbourne Cup Carnival with an all inclusive cruise package to Flemington races on Derby Day.
Enjoy an ideal Derby Day at Flemington that includes a fantastic lunch by the boat in a private outdoor entertaining area by the river, drinks package, exclusive access to the bar and toilets on the boat and has easy access to the grounds at Flemington.
The boat is a comfortable, fully enclosed vessel with excellent facilities and a unique design, including an open upper Sun deck.
Your Derby Day cruise begins with a glass of Champagne on arrival at the boat, followed by hors d’ouvres served on the way to Flemington races, arriving at the race course at 11am.
Lunch is a gourmet buffet lunch including seafood platters, sushi, hot and cold meats, fresh salads followed by desserts. There is a private outdoor entertaining area at Flemington by the river.
The bar will be available all day and the drinks package includes all red, white and sparkling wines, light and heavy beer and soft drinks (spirits are also available at bar prices).
We depart Flemington 15 minutes after the last race. After the cruise, we will visit the Melbourne Yacht Club Hotel.
Price includes:
* Return transfers and use of the boat for the entire day.
* Use of private outdoor entertaining area at Flemington by the river.
* Souvenir Race book.
* TV monitor for race viewing on board.
* Gourmet Catering.
* Bar available all day
* Avoid the heavy traffic !
NOTE: For those wishing to enter the grounds at Flemington races, tickets must be purchased in advance. These tickets can be arranged on your behalf at $79 which includes a booking fee.
Be sure to book early as this is a popular Melbourne Derby Day cruise and we are restricted by the number of guests allowed on the boat.
Note: At this stage, a non-refundable deposit of $50 will secure your place with full payment required 3 weeks before the event
Meet Ian at the dock at Waterfront city marina quay.
Getting to the marina Catch the FREE City Circle tram direct to the Waterfront City stop, or Tram 70 (via Finders Street) or Tram 86 (via Bourke Street).
Alternatively, take the train to Southern Cross Station and walk over the Bourke Street Pedestrian Bridge to Harbour Esplanade. Follow the promenade along to Waterfront City / Harbour Town Shopping Centre.
Sat, 30 October
9.00am - 6.30pm
Members: $249Non-Members / Guests: $269
BOOK NOWPrepayment required for this eventBooking closes on: Sun, 10 October
Capture the excitement of the 2010 Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival festival by taking the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic Melbourne Cup cruise to Flemington.
Enjoy an ideal Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington that includes a fantastic lunch by the boat in a private outdoor entertaining area by the river, drinks package, exclusive access to the bar and toilets on the boat and has easy access to the grounds at Flemington.
The boat is a comfortable, fully enclosed vessel with excellent facilities and a unique design, including an open upper Sun deck.
Your Melbourne Cup Day cruise begins with a glass of Champagne on arrival at the boat, followed by hors d’ouvres served on the way to Flemington races, arriving at the race course at 11am.
Lunch is a gourmet buffet lunch including seafood platters, sushi, hot and cold meats, fresh salads followed by desserts. There is a private outdoor entertaining area at Flemington by the river.
The bar will be available all day and the drinks package includes all red, white and sparkling wines, light and heavy beer and soft drinks (spirits are also available at bar prices).
We depart Flemington 15 minutes after the last race. After the cruise, we will visit the Melbourne Yacht Club Hotel.
Price includes:
* Return transfers and use of the boat for the entire day.
* Use of private outdoor entertaining area at Flemington by the river.
* Souvenir Race book.
* TV monitor for race viewing on board.
* Gourmet Catering.
* Bar available all day
* Avoid the heavy traffic !
NOTE: For those wishing to enter the grounds at Flemington races, tickets must be purchased in advance. These tickets can be arranged on your behalf at $77 which includes a booking fee.
Be sure to book early as this is a popular Melbourne Cup Day cruise and we are restricted by the number of guests allowed on the boat.
Note: At this stage, a non-refundable deposit of $50 will secure your place with full payment required 3 weeks before the event
Meet Ian at the dock at Waterfront city marina quay.
Getting to the marina Catch the FREE City Circle tram direct to the Waterfront City stop, or Tram 70 (via Finders Street) or Tram 86 (via Bourke Street).
Alternatively, take the train to Southern Cross Station and walk over the Bourke Street Pedestrian Bridge to Harbour Esplanade. Follow the promenade along to Waterfront City / Harbour Town Shopping Centre.
Tue, 2 November
9.00am - 6.30pm
Members: $279Non-Members / Guests: $299
BOOK NOWPrepayment required for this eventBooking closes on: Fri, 15 October
Capture the excitement of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival festival by taking the opportunity to enjoy a fantastic Oaks Day cruise to Flemington and enjoy an ideal Oaks Day at Flemington by the river.
Enjoy an ideal Oaks Day at Flemington that includes a fantastic lunch by the boat in a private outdoor entertaining area by the river, drinks package, exclusive access to the bar and toilets on the boat and has easy access to the grounds at Flemington.
The boat is a comfortable, fully enclosed vessel with excellent facilities and a unique design, including an open upper Sun deck.
Your Oaks Day cruise begins with a glass of Champagne on arrival at the boat, followed by hors d’ouvres served on the way to Flemington races, arriving at the race course at 11am.
Lunch is a gourmet buffet lunch including seafood platters, sushi, hot and cold meats, fresh salads followed by desserts. There is a private outdoor entertaining area at Flemington by the river.
The bar will be available all day and the drinks package includes all red, white and sparkling wines, light and heavy beer and soft drinks (spirits are also available at bar prices).
We depart Flemington 15 minutes after the last race. After the cruise, we will visit the Melbourne Yacht Club Hotel.
Price includes:
* Return transfers and use of the boat for the entire day.
* Use of private outdoor entertaining area at Flemington by the river.
* Souvenir Race book.
* TV monitor for race viewing on board.
* Gourmet Catering.
* Bar available all day
* Avoid the heavy traffic !
NOTE: For those wishing to enter the grounds at Flemington races, tickets must be purchased in advance. These tickets can be arranged on your behalf at $69 which includes a booking fee.
Be sure to book early as this is a popular Melbourne Oaks Day cruise and we are restricted by the number of guests allowed on the boat and this event has sold out 3 years in a row.
Note: At this stage, a non-refundable deposit of $50 will secure your place with full payment required 3 weeks before the event
Meet Ian at the dock at Waterfront city marina quay.
Getting to the marina Catch the FREE City Circle tram direct to the Waterfront City stop, or Tram 70 (via Finders Street) or Tram 86 (via Bourke Street).
Alternatively, take the train to Southern Cross Station and walk over the Bourke Street Pedestrian Bridge to Harbour Esplanade. Follow the promenade along to Waterfront City / Harbour Town Shopping Centre.
Thu, 4 November
9.00am - 6.30pm
Members: $259Non-Members / Guests: $299
BOOK NOWPrepayment required for this eventBooking closes on: Sun, 17 October
Lunch is a gourmet buffet lunch including seafood platters, sushi, hot and cold meats, fresh salads followed by desserts. There is a private outdoor entertaining area at Flemington by the river.
Lunch is a gourmet buffet lunch including seafood platters, sushi, hot and cold meats, fresh salads followed by desserts. There is a private outdoor entertaining area at Flemington by the river.
Lunch is a gourmet buffet lunch including seafood platters, sushi, hot and cold meats, fresh salads followed by desserts. There is a private outdoor entertaining area at Flemington by the river.