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Welcome to The Rails Promenade Information Portal

Part of The Birdcage experience, The Rails Promenade comes fully furnished, beautifully fitted out with comfortable seating, spacious tables, shade umbrellas and more - all ready and waiting for you and your guests to enjoy the best Melbourne Cup Carnival yet. 
 
You and your guests will enjoy unparalleled trackside views along with the convenience of super screens, betting facilities, and access to The Birdcage.

PEDESTRIAN PASSES  | BEHAVIOUR PROTOCOLS & SAFETY  |   IMPORTANT INFORMATION  |  MAP  |  ACCREDITED CATERERS   |   FAQS 

Pedestrian Passes

All guests entering The Rails Promenade will require a Rails Pedestrian Pass which will provide guests access to The Rails Promenade, The Birdcage and General Public areas of Flemington Racecourse.

After purchasing your car park site in The Rails Promenade, you will receive an email providing access to purchase Pedestrian Passes through Ticketmaster. Guests must show their Pedestrian Pass every time they enter The Rails Promenade area. Each site accommodates up to 15 members and/or guests.
 
VRC Members, Annual Guest Card holders and Daily Guest Ticket holders do not need to purchase a Pedestrian Pass as they can simply scan their cards or ticket for access. A Pedestrian Pass does not give your guest access to the Members Enclosure (The Club Stand and The Grandstand). Alternatively, if your guest wishes to enter the Members Enclosure, they will require a Daily Guest Ticket.

Purchase your Pedestrian Passes using your Membership Barcode for the following days:

Howden Victoria Derby Day

Lexus Melbourne Cup Day

Crown Oaks Day

TAB Champions Stakes Day

Important Information

Please review the Race Day Information factsheet carefully for additional information related to The Rails Promenade Car Park.    

Race Day Opening and Closing Times

Race Day

Vehicle Gates Open

LATEST VEHICLE EXIT

pedestrian entry closed

Car Parks Closed

Howden Victoria Derby Day

7:00am

10:30am

7:00pm

7:30pm

Lexus Melbourne Cup Day

7:30am

10:00am

7:00pm

7:30pm

Crown Oaks Day

9:30am

11:30am

7:00pm

7:30pm

TAB Champions Stakes Day

9:00am

11:00am

7:00pm

7:30pm

Vehicle access to The Rails Promenade

To access The Rails Promenade, please enter Flemington Racecourse via Stables Drive off Smithfield Road and continue along the straight through to the Rails Promenade.

View Directions for Entry

The Rails Promenade Car Pass and Guest Tickets

Before entering Flemington Racecourse, please ensure your Car Pass is affixed to your windscreen or available on your phone ready to be scanned at the entry gate.  Additionally, please have your Membership Cards, Annual Guest Cards and/or Pedestrian Passes for everyone in the vehicle easily accessible for the Event Staff to scan as you enter.   

PLEASE NOTE: Each site accommodates only one vehicle. Members who have booked car park sites on multiple days must ensure the correct Rails Promenade Car Pass is displayed for each day. 

Behavioral Protocols and Safety

Members are responsible for the conduct of all guests attending the Members Enclosure Car Parks under their membership, in accordance with the Membership Conditions.

To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all members and guests, the VRC works closely with Victoria Police on every race day. During the Melbourne Cup Carnival, you may notice an increased police presence across Flemington Racecourse. Please note that Victoria Police may, at their discretion, conduct vehicle searches upon entry to the racecourse.

If Members and/or their guests breach the Membership Conditions or venue policies, the VRC reserves the right to evict patrons from the venue, cancel tickets, deactivate Membership barcodes and refuse further entry to the racecourse.

Responsible Alcohol Management

The Rails Promenade is a much-loved family-friendly tradition, and we want every member and guest to enjoy a safe, respectful and memorable day.

Anyone who appears to be aged between 18 and 25 will be asked to wear a wristband, either on entry or by roaming security. Guests under 18 must not consume alcohol - please help us respect and uphold the law.

The VRC will take a firm approach to any minors consuming alcohol, excessive intoxication, public drunkenness and inappropriate conduct, including amenities violations and may result in patrons being asked to leave The Rails Promenade.

We care deeply about your wellbeing – to reduce the health risks from excessive alcohol, please remember these simple tips: pace yourself by alternating alcoholic drinks with water, enjoy food throughout the day, allow at least one hour per drink, and plan your safe transport home.

The Rails Promenade Information Form

COMPLETE THE FORM

To support responsible alcohol management, members must complete the required form above before their site allocation is confirmed.

The form asks for details of any guests under 18 and the anticipated amount of alcohol being brought to the site. Please note we will be unable to provide your site allocation until the above form is completed.

Accredited Caterers

Curtis Stone Events

Let Curtis Stone Events handle every detail of your day – from effortless garden parties to show-stopping race day feasts. Their bespoke catering packages include everything from crafted menus and expert service to on-site chefs and live cooking stations, so all you need to do is arrive and enjoy.

EXPLORE PACKAGES

PLEASE NOTE: Serving items (plates, glasses, cutlery) are not provided as part of a fully furnished site in The Rails Promenade and should be organised by the site holder or through the Accredited caterers.

FAQ's

As The Rails Promenade car park site holder, please ensure you download the car pass/es from the email sent from VRC Membership. This car pass must be affixed to the windscreen or available to be scanned upon gate entry on the race day. Only one car pass can be used per car and will be scanned upon entry. Car Passes cannot be used more than once unless the pass has been scanned out of The Rails Promenade before re-entering.   

Guests require a Pedestrian Pass or Members ticketing and must scan their pass upon entry and exit of the site area. Guests must enter the Car Park via Pedestrian Access Points, either through The Birdcage via The Gantry or through the Main Entrance into the Racecourse

Passengers of vehicles entering Car Park areas must have either their VRC Membership Card, a Pedestrian Pass or Annual Guest Card. Attendants will be checking tickets upon entry. 

General Admission parking is available to members who do not hold Members Reserved or Unreserved parking passes for the 2026/27 racing season. Please note VRC does not guarantee the availability of the spaces in the General Admission or Members Unreserved Car Park.    

VRC Members (site holder) and guests who hold an Annual Guest Card, Daily Guest Ticket or Pedestrian Pass, can assist in setting up the site, along with VRC Accredited Caterers.

Please note, no vehicle larger than 5.5m (length) x 2.8m (width) will be permitted entry into Flemington Racecourse at any point, and trailers are not permitted at any time. VRC Accredited Caterers will be permitted to bring vehicles into the site area.   

Sites in The Rails Promenade are fully furnished so all you need is food and drink. You can BYO or let our Accredited Caterers prepare a gourmet meal for you! 

Strictly no furniture outside what is provided is to be brought in.

Members will be permitted to return to their car park site with their vehicle after 8pm*. Members may leave their vehicles and property at the racecourse overnight, at their own risk. All equipment and property must be collected prior to 10:00am the following day or risk being towed. 

The VRC accepts no responsibility for any equipment or property that you take into or leave at the racecourse, at your site or in the general Car Park area. 

*Subject to Victoria Police approval

You will be able to leave The Rails Promenade via the vehicle gate located on Stables Drive approximately one hour after the last race once all horse floats have exited the adjacent car park. Please do not attempt to leave via this gate prior to this time as you will be refused. 

Included:

  • Clothed dining table
  • 10 foldable chairs
  • Food station ad benchtop
  • High bar table
  • Two market umbrellas

Not Included:

  • Serving items (plates, glasses, cutlery)
  • Cooler
  • Gas BBQ