Holiday Ideas in November: Melbourne Cup, Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is one of the world's premier city's which has plenty to offer the first time visitor. In addition, it's also home to one of the most famous horse races, the Melbourne Cup. If you are in the city during November then we highly recommend it.
Melbourne Cup, Melbourne, Australia
The Melbourne Cup is Australia's annual horse race. It has been held on the first Tuesday of November since 1861 and is held at the Flemington race course. Fashions on the field is a major focus of the day, with prizes for the best-dressed male and female. In Melbourne and surrounding areas, the cup day is a public holiday, and all over the country people place bets and eagerly watch the race on the television, or listen on the radio.
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