Flemington Racecourse

Flemington Racecourse is a major horse racing venue located in Flemington, Victoria, about 6 km northwest of Melbourne's city centre on the Maribyrnong River floodplain. Operated by the Victoria Racing Club, it is best known as the home of the Melbourne Cup, first run in 1861. The heritage-listed site features historic grandstands, expansive lawns and rose gardens, and hosts the annual Spring Racing Carnival and year-round race meetings.

Visitors can expect a large, flat riverside racecourse with a pear-shaped turf track, heritage grandstands, members' enclosures, expansive lawns and rose gardens. On race days the venue offers tiered viewing areas, parade ring and mounting yard, big screens, hospitality venues, restaurants and bars. Outside race days access is limited to scheduled guided tours and ticketed events. The setting is open and park-like with views across the track to the Maribyrnong River and Melbourne skyline.