The Melbourne Cup 2013… 5 days to go

Where will you be on Tuesday 5 November at 5pm NZST when the country stops for the 153rd running on the Melbourne Cup?

Can't make it to Flemington? There's plenty of action on this side of Tasman.

Head on track

Get a taste of real-life Melbourne Cup festivity. Take the day off and head on-track at Ellerslie (Auckland), Otaki (Wellington) or Wingatu (Otago). Enjoy an action-packed day of local racing, fashion and festivity. A live stream straight from Flemington throughout the day means you won't miss a moment of Melbourne Cup action.

Office Action

Can't make it out of the office? This year's Melbourne Cup will be screening live at 5pm NZST on Trackside TV (Sky channel 63) and free on Prime. Get the team together, crack a bottle of champagne and bond over the great race.

All you office sweepstake aficionados are in for a treat. This year you'll be able to run your sweepstake online. Check out our on Cup Day to find out how.