Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne

The home to the race that stops the nation, Flemington Racecourse is the place to be on the first Tuesday in November when Australia's richest horse race, the Melbourne Cup is run. The race attracts the premier thoroughbreds from Australia and New Zealand with a handful of overseas raiders also trying their luck. Flemington has been home to the Cup since it started in 1861. These days it attracts more than 100,000 people. Other highlights of the Spring Racing Carnival are Derby Day and Oaks Day. In February, the Good Vibrations Festival takes place here. Flemington also holds regular race meetings throughout the year.