The Melbourne Cup Carnival is Melbourne's biggest week. Across the four feature race days at Flemington Racecourse — Derby Day, Melbourne Cup Day, Oaks Day, and Stakes Day — demand for premium chauffeured transfers reaches its annual peak.
When does it run?
The 2026 Melbourne Cup Carnival race days at Flemington Racecourse, Epsom Road, Flemington VIC 3031: Derby Day Sat 31 Oct, Melbourne Cup Day Tue 03 Nov, Oaks Day Thu 05 Nov, Stakes Day Sat 07 Nov.
Why premium chauffeur matters on Cup days
Cup Carnival days come with strict dress codes, long days on champagne, and unpredictable weather. Stepping into a chauffeured Mercedes-Benz, BMW, or Audi at the end of a Derby Day is what separates a memorable day from an exhausting one. Ride-share queues at Flemington in the late afternoon can be long.
Book your preferred driver early
AUSZ passengers can request a preferred driver via the app, so the same familiar face can take you from Derby Day to Stakes Day, subject to availability.
Premium event rates apply
A premium event surcharge applies on Carnival days, reflecting the exceptional demand and traffic conditions around Flemington Racecourse. The surcharge is transparently disclosed at quote time in the AUSZ app.
Book your Carnival transfers in the AUSZ app to secure your preferred Mercedes-Benz, BMW, or Audi chauffeur for the four race days.
