Gold Coasters looking for a sweet place to enjoy the year’s biggest race are being invited to Ramada Hope Harbour to enjoy an all-you-can-eat high tea on Melbourne Cup Day.

Guests will be able to graze on a range of finger sandwiches, hot food selection and decadent sweet treats during the race that stops the nation on Tuesday, November 6. Doors open at 12:00 pm and the tea will wrap up at 4:00 pm.

The event offers lucky door prizes which include a stay at the hotel, prizes for the best dressed attendee and best fascinator, Melbourne Cup sweep tickets for purchase and live music from the Miss Mandy Swing Duo throughout the afternoon.