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Date: Tuesday, 3rd November 2026

Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

Location: The Deck

Ticket Prices 

$159 Adult

$144 ALL Accor+ Explorer

Join us for an elegant afternoon on The Deck to celebrate the race that stops the nation. Experience premium dining, stylish sips, and a vibrant atmosphere - the perfect way to enjoy Melbourne Cup in style. Bookings essential!

Celebrate Melbourne Cup in true style at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach with La Dolce Vita - an afternoon inspired by the effortless glamour of Capri.

Indulge in a lavish grazing-style feast featuring fresh seafood, Italian antipasti, a giant Parmigiano Reggiano wheel, porchetta panini carvery and an unforgettable 6 metre tiramisu to finish. Soak up the vibrant atmosphere as our live DJ brings the party to life.

Dress to impress for your chance to win our Best Dressed prize, plus keep an eye out for exciting lucky door prizes throughout the afternoon.

What's Included:

-Tivo Spritz on arrival and 3 hours of free flowing beverages

-Roving canapes

-Italian-inspired grazing-style menu

-Fresh seafood grazing table

-Antipasti selection

-Giant Parmigiano Reggiano Wheel Pasta Stand

-Porchetta panini carvery

-6-metre Tiramisu

-Melbourne Cup main race live on the big screen

-Sweeps for the main race

-Live DJ

-Best Dressed competition

-Lucky door prizes

-Keep the Melbourne Cup celebrations going with great drinks, good vibes and plenty of fun in North Bar.

Extend the celebrations with an overnight stay at Novotel Wollongong Northbeach!

When you book our Melbourne Cup event, enjoy 20% off our best available unrestricted accommodation rate, giving you the perfect opportunity to settle in, unwind and make the most of your Melbourne Cup celebrations by the coast.

To arrange your exclusive accommodation offer, simply contact our Events Team at sales@novotelwollongongnorthbeach.com.au.

What’s On the Menu?

Canapes

King Prawn and citrus tartlet, lemon mascarpone, fennel, dill and finger lime

Wagyu bresaola, chive and truffle, bush tomato chutney, crostini

Artichoke Tartlet, Parmesan cream, lemon zest, basil oil & balsamic pearls

Crispy Calamari Fritti – polenta crusted calamari, lemon, chili, parsley and black garlic aioli

Pepperoni Faggotino- Nduja stracciatella, chilli and honey

Truffle Gnocchi Fritti – Truffle, taleggio, parmesan and chive

The Seafood Grazing Table

From the Sea

Freshly Shucked Oysters

Queensland Tiger Prawns

House-Cured Salmon Gravlax

From the Deli

Double Smoked Leg Ham

Mustard & Herb Crusted Rare Roast Beef

Soppressa

Italian Antipasti

Marinated Peppers

Grilled Zucchini

Marinated Eggplant

Artichoke

Italian Marinated Olives

House Made

Selection of Italian-Inspired Salads

House-Made Dips & Spreads

Selection of Artisan Breads

The Giant Parmigiano Reggiano Wheel

Orecchiette, nduja, roasted cherry tomato, basil & Pecorino Romano

The Porchetta Panini Carvery

Traditional Italian porchetta carved to order, crispy crackling, fennel & herb slaw, salsa verde and spiced apple & white balsamic chutney, served in a crusty Italian panini roll.

6-Metre Tiramisu

Giant handcrafted tiramisu, freshly portioned and served by our chefs throughout the afternoon.

Contact Details:

02 4224 3111 | sales@novotelnorthbeach.com.au

Get ready for a day of good vibes, dancing, great company and living La Dolce Vita! 
Please note that this is not a fully seated event. Allocated seating areas will be available, but guests are encouraged to mingle, and enjoy the atmosphere.

Sweeps are cash only, so please come prepared. An ATM will be available at The Frisky Flamingo.

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