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On 2003-08-19 09:51, ShoeIn wrote:
Hello All,

I need some help organising a trip to Melbourne for the Cup this year. Does anyone know:

- how far Flemington is from Melbourne CBD?
- any good suggestions for places to stay that aren't too expensive (just in case I lose all my money on the track)
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La Mer: Flemington is not far out from the city - it has its own train station that backs on to the course, right behind the members grandstand - about a ten or twelve minute train ride. There are also trams that pass the entry gates, but this means a ten minute walk or so to the course proper.

The 'not to expensive' places to stay would be in the northern or western suburbs - the city hotels are very expensive - so places like the Werribee Motor Lodge, the Sunbury Motor Inn or the Keilor Motor Inn would only be suitable if you are driving as they are too far out otherwise.

The Essendon Motor Inn is a lot closer but would be more expensive.

Probably the best place would be the Footscray Motor Inn, which is within walking distance of Flemington (20 min walk), but it may already be booked out.