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June 17, 2026
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Hunt out front for Cup Day

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This year’s Melbourne Cup festivities at the Beach Hotel feature the amazing soul sound of Lisa Hunt!

The TAB will be open from 9am so you are able to get your bets in early, plus we will have plenty of staff to help you out with putting your bets on throughout the day for those less experienced punters.

With champagne and sunshine in our beer garden, plus Fashions On The Dance Floor hosted by our very own Tommy Franklin, make sure you dress to impress!

Each Melbourne Cup outdoes the last, so make sure you don’t miss out on one of our most talked about events of the year! Beach Hotel Tuesday.

 

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