Melbourne, Australia
Park Hyatt Melbourne
Hotel beside St. Patrick's Cathedral near the Fitzroy Gardens.
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The Melbourne Cup, held on the first Tuesday of November, is 'the race that stops a nation', anchoring Melbourne's Spring Racing Carnival.
Why Melbourne Cup
The race at Flemington on the first Tuesday of November.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~70°F (21°C); changeable
- Crowds · season
- High · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
Hotel beside St. Patrick's Cathedral near the Fitzroy Gardens.
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Yarra Valley wineries in spring, about an hour from Melbourne.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~70°F (21°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$$
1854 homestead in the Yarra Valley wine region.
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Daylesford's spa country after the races.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~66°F (19°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Peak
- Price level
- $$$
Lakeside retreat in spa country.
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Sydney's Cup Day lunches and spring harbor weather.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~75°F (24°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$$
The Rocks hotel with harbor views from upper floors.
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Hobart's spring food scene, a short flight from Melbourne.
- Typical weather
- Highs ~64°F (18°C); mild
- Crowds · season
- Moderate · Shoulder
- Price level
- $$$
Waterfront storytelling hotel on Hobart's harbor.
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