Melbourne Cup 2021 in The Backyard

Date – Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Time – 12.30pm to 3.30pm

Join us in The Backyard to get as close to the track as you can without leaving Cairns. 

We’re firing up the barbecue, the drinks will be flowing, big screens will show all the action from Flemington, and Drewboy will be playing live to add to the race-day energy.

The details –

✨ tickets $98 per person

✨ Drewboy playing live

✨ charcuterie share tables featuring delicious gourmet goodies

✨ barbecue tasting plates

✨ screens showing the action live from Flemington

✨ Sweeps and raffles

✨ Prizes for the best dressed and more than $1000 in giveaways going all afternoon

For more information email lucy.davies@shangri-la.com or phone 4052 7634.

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