Melbourne Cup at Kaktus

Swap the traditional race-day affair for a Melbourne Cup fiesta on the Gold Coast at Kaktus. For only $55 per person, settle in for a relaxed race-day party featuring a Mini Margarita on arrival, generous Mexican food package, allocated seating, DJ and live bongos, plus all the racing action across the venue. Expect bold Kaktus energy, fiesta-inspired styling and plenty happening before and after the race. Your Melbourne Cup Package $55 per person Your ticket includes: • Mini Margarita on arrival • Mexican food package • Allocated seating • DJ + live bongos • Melbourne Cup and race coverage across Kaktus TVs • Melbourne Cup live with audio • Access to the standard Kaktus beverage menu throughout the event • Race-day activations and entertainment The Food Come hungry. The Kaktus kitchen will be serving a generous Mexican-inspired food package throughout the afternoon. On Arrival Kick things off with: • Guacamole • Spiced popcorn Roving & Table Drops Keep the fiesta going with: • Corn ribs • Croquettes • Habanero popcorn chicken • Mexican loaded fries • Chicken tostadas • Birria tacos Churros Station Finish things off at the interactive churros station, complete with a selection of sauces and toppings. DJ + Live Bongos From pre-race anticipation to the post-race party, DJ and live bongos will bring the energy throughout the afternoon. After the Melbourne Cup, the music turns up as Kaktus shifts straight into post-race party mode. Melbourne Cup Live Keep up with the racing throughout the day with race coverage across Kaktus' TVs. When it's time for the main event, the Melbourne Cup will be shown live with audio, so you won't miss a moment of the race that stops the nation. The Kaktus Fiesta This isn't your traditional Melbourne Cup. Kaktus will be transformed with vibrant fiesta-inspired styling, including a colourful photo wall, themed tables, Mini Margarita Wall and Horse Piñata. Make your way to the photo wall, grab your arrival Margarita and soak up the race-day atmosphere before the main event. Horse Piñata After the Melbourne Cup, it's time for one more race-day surprise. The Horse Piñata will be packed with a mix of Kaktus vouchers, food and drink vouchers, sweets, merchandise and prizes, before DJ and live bongos kick the post-race celebrations into gear. Upgrade to a Private Casita $800 total | Up to 12 guests Want your own space for Melbourne Cup? Upgrade to the Casita Experience for your group and enjoy: • Your own private Casita for up to 12 guests • Two bottles of Champagne on arrival • Your own dedicated Casita host for the day • Mini Margaritas on arrival • Mexican food package • DJ + live bongos • Melbourne Cup and race coverage throughout the venue Perfect for groups looking to make a bigger day of it. Melbourne Cup on the Gold Coast Looking for a Melbourne Cup event on the Gold Coast with a little more flavour? Kaktus is bringing together Margaritas, Mexican food, live entertainment, racing and a full fiesta atmosphere for one seriously fun afternoon. Tickets are $55 per person. Gather your crew and book your Melbourne Cup at Kaktus.