PlaceMakers Melbourne Cup 2026

Enjoy all the excitement of the Melbourne Cup with PlaceMakers Plus

If you have any questions through the registration process, please phone PlaceMakers Plus Experience team on 0800 611 222

Lets get started!

Please complete the booking form to secure your place!  The '*' is a required field and must be completed for your registration to be processed.

You will need to following information at hand to complete the booking:

  • PlaceMakers Plus points number 
  • PlaceMakers Plus branch name 
  • Passport Copies for everyone booking the event 
  • Frequent flyer information (if you are a member)
  • Dietary & Medical information for everyone booking the event
  • Emergency contact/Next of kin information (this must be someone who is not travelling with you) 

Main Contact Details

Address Details

Registering your partner? Click here to add their contact information

Travel Partner Contact Details

Customer Type

PlaceMakers Plus Points Number

Do you have enough points to pay for this trip?

My current points balance is:

Please confirm you have authorisation to deduct points from this account

PlaceMakers Plus Branch

PlaceMakers Hub

PlaceMakers Plus Terms & Conditions

To proceed with your registration, please read over the PlaceMakers Plus Terms & Conditions. Click HERE to view.  Once you have read through the Terms & Conditions, please provide your acknowledgment by selecting one of the drop downs below

 

Terms & Conditions Acknowledgement

Registering on this event

Please complete the following information for each person travelling.

Name Badge

Passport Information

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after you leave Australia

Personal Dietary & Medical Information

Please complete the below should you have any dietary requirements eg: Vegetarian, Gluten Free/Celiac, Dairy Free etc.

Please complete the below should you have any medical conditions that we should be aware of? Please note this will remain confidential eg: Heart Conditions, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Allergies etc

Second Traveller

Name Badge

Passport Information

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after you leave Australia

Personal Dietary & Medical Information

Please complete the below should you have any dietary requirements eg: Vegetarian, Gluten Free/Celiac, Dairy Free etc.

Please complete the below should you have any medical conditions that we should be aware of? Please note this will remain confidential
eg: Heart Conditions, Epilepsy, Diabetes, Allergies etc

Your hotel in Melbourne - Rydges Melbourne

Welcome to Rydges Melbourne. Welcome to a refreshingly local and transformed Rydges Melbourne, nestled in the vibrant heart of the city’s theatre district. Immerse yourself in the pulse of Melbourne’s culture, with Chinatown at your doorstep, exclusive Collins Street boutiques, major sporting precincts, Emporium, Melbourne Central and the Bourke Street Mall all moments away

Book your stay

Clicking the "Search" button will bring up the room type options. Select your preferred room type (eg: 1 x bed or 2 x beds) and click the "Book Room" button.

The dates have been preselected for you over the event dates.

If you wish to extend your stay, please mention this in the "Extension" area at the end of the registration process.

Your Flights

Please note at the time of this registration, flights are yet to be confirmed by Air New Zealand as we are more than a year out out from travel. In the interim, please select your preferred airport below and we will be in touch with finalised flights shortly.

What is your preferred airport of departure to Melbourne?

If your selected "Other Airport" above, please advise your preferred airport below

Please select your PlaceMakers Plus Points Package

Would you be interested in upgrading your flights?

All upgrades will be subject to airline availability.

Extending your time away?

Would you like to go early or extend your time in Melbourne or beyond?

Please provide a detailed overview of your extension requirements here

Travel Insurance

Please ensure to read over the Allianz Travel Insurance policy wording & schedule of benefits by clicking here.


It is essential you understand what is covered in this policy before booking & travelling on this event. If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to contact a member of the travel team by click here. 

Travel Insurance

I acknowledge i have read the Allianz Policy Wording & Schedule of benefits

Emergency Contact Details

Under Health and Safety regulations, we are required to have details for an emergency contact person on file. This must NOT be a person travelling with you.

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Number

Emergency Contact Relationship to you

Terms & Conditions acceptance

We note that you have selected that you do not agree to the event Terms & Conditions. Please select "Next" in the bottom right hand corner. Once you submit this form, a member of the Red Hot Travel team will be in touch to discuss this in more detail with you directly,

Summary

Please check all of the information you have entered below is correct, then tick the 'Agree' box and hit 'Submit' at the bottom of this page.

Thank You

Congratulations! You have successfully registered on the trip to the Melbourne Cup.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to make contact with the PlaceMakers Experience Team.

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