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Melbourne Cup Calcutta

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:10:01 GMT

Club Tamborine's Melbourne Cup Calcutta

Join us at Club Tamborine on Sunday, 1st November 2026 for our annual Melbourne Cup Calcutta!

Enjoy an exciting afternoon featuring the horse draw, a live horse auction, and complimentary finger food.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, 1st November

Time: Horse draw starts from 2:00pm

On Sale Date: Horse slots and raffle tickets go on sale Friday, 9th October

Get Involved

Slots ($100): Guarantees the draw of a horse - 23 available.

Raffle Tickets ($5): Purchase tickets for a chance to draw a horse in the main field.

Prize Pool Distribution

1st Place: 60%

2nd Place: 25%

3rd Place: 10%

Last Place (Past the Post): 5%

How the Calcutta Works

The Calcutta consists of the draw for horses followed by the live auction of each horse in the Melbourne Cup field.

Please see below for full terms and conditions.

Club Tamborine Melbourne Cup Calcutta Terms & Conditions

Organiser: Club Tamborine
Event: Melbourne Cup Calcutta
Calcutta event date : Sunday, 1 November 2026
Horse draw: From 2:00 pm, with the draw commencing at 2:30 pm
Auction: Following the horse draw
Location: Club Tamborine Restaurant

1. General

The Club Tamborine Melbourne Cup Calcutta is conducted subject to these Terms & Conditions and applicable Queensland laws and regulatory requirements.

By purchasing a slot, purchasing raffle tickets, participating in the draw or bidding at the auction, participants agree to comply with these Terms & Conditions.

Club Tamborine reserves the right to administer the Calcutta in accordance with these rules and any applicable regulatory requirements.

2. Securing an Original Horse Ownership Slot

There are 24 horses in the Melbourne Cup Calcutta.

Twenty-three original ownership slots are offered for pre-sale at $100 per slot. Purchasing one of these slots guarantees the purchaser an original ownership position in the Calcutta, subject to payment in full.

Slots may be purchased by individuals or syndicates. Where a slot is purchased by a syndicate, the syndicate is responsible for determining its internal arrangements and appointing a representative to act on its behalf.

All pre-sold slots must be paid for in full to be eligible to participate in the Calcutta.

3. Raffle for the 24th Horse

The remaining original ownership position will be allocated through a raffle.

Raffle tickets are available for $5 each. Every valid ticket purchased provides an entry into the draw for the 24th horse.

All money raised through the raffle will contribute to the Starting Pool.

The raffle will be drawn on Saturday, 31 October 2026. The winner will be notified at approximately 1:00 pm and will become the original owner of the remaining horse, subject to applicable rules and confirmation of eligibility.

The winner should attend the Calcutta at Club Tamborine on Sunday, 1 November 2026.

The Starting Pool will comprise $2,300 from the 23 pre-sold slots, plus all money raised from the raffle for the 24th horse.

4. Horse Draw

Each of the 24 original owners will be allocated a Melbourne Cup horse by drawing a saddlecloth number from the designated draw items.

The draw will take place at Club Tamborine on Sunday, 1 November 2026.

If an original owner is not present when their horse is drawn, an authorised Club Tamborine representative will draw a horse on their behalf.

The draw order and administration of the draw will be managed by Club Tamborine.

5. Auction Process

Following the horse draw, each of the 24 Melbourne Cup horses will be offered for auction.

The order in which horses are auctioned will be determined at the discretion of Club Tamborine.

Bidding is open to eligible people present at the event, subject to applicable laws and the event's requirements.

The highest valid bid accepted by the auctioneer will determine the successful bidder for each horse.

Club Tamborine's authorised representative or auctioneer will manage the bidding process and resolve any bidding irregularities in accordance with these Terms & Conditions and applicable requirements.

6. Auction Payments and Ownership

Where the original owner successfully bids on their own horse:

The original owner must be the highest bidder to retain their horse. They are required to pay 50% of their successful bid amount into the Starting Pool.

Where another bidder successfully bids on the horse:

The successful bidder must pay the full amount of their winning bid. Fifty per cent of the successful bid amount will be added to the Starting Pool, and the remaining 50% will be paid to the original owner of that horse.

The successful bidder then becomes the new owner of that horse for the purposes of the Calcutta and its prize distribution.

All successful auction bids must be settled in full, as applicable under these rules, on the day of the Calcutta.

7. Starting Pool and Prize Pool

The Starting Pool consists of:

$2,300 from the 23 pre-sold original ownership slots.
All proceeds from raffle tickets sold for the 24th horse.
Applicable contributions from successful auction bids, as described in Section 6.

The final prize pool is determined by the Starting Pool and the applicable auction contributions.

The prize pool will be distributed according to the final prize percentages published by Club Tamborine before the draw and auction take place.

The final prize distribution percentages must be confirmed and inserted here before these Terms & Conditions are published.

8. Prize Distribution

Subject to confirmation of the final prize percentages, prizes are intended to be allocated as follows:

First place: 60% of the prize pool.
Second place: 25% of the prize pool, subject to confirmation.
Third place: 10% of the prize pool, subject to confirmation.
Last place past the post: 5% of the prize pool, subject to confirmation.

The final percentages must total 100% and will be communicated to participants before the draw and auction.

Prizes will be awarded to the applicable horse owner at the conclusion of the Melbourne Cup, in accordance with the published prize distribution and applicable requirements.

9. Late Scratchings and Race Changes

There will be no refund or money-back entitlement for a horse that is scratched from the Melbourne Cup after the Calcutta draw or auction.

Any other circumstances involving race cancellation, postponement, abandonment, a dead heat or a change to the official race result will be handled in accordance with applicable requirements and any event-specific rules communicated by Club Tamborine.

10. Payment Obligations

Participants who purchase an original ownership slot or successfully bid on a horse are responsible for meeting the applicable payment obligations.

Successful auction bids must be paid on the day of the event. Club Tamborine may take appropriate steps in accordance with applicable requirements if a participant fails to meet their payment obligations.

11. Administration and Disputes

Club Tamborine will oversee the administration of the Calcutta, including the horse draw, auction and calculation of the prize pool.

Any dispute concerning the draw, auction, payments or prize distribution should be raised with an authorised Club Tamborine representative as soon as possible.

Club Tamborine will consider disputes fairly and in accordance with these Terms & Conditions and applicable law. These Terms & Conditions do not exclude any rights or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded.

12. Regulatory Compliance

The Calcutta is subject to applicable Queensland gaming laws and any required approvals or conditions.

Club Tamborine will administer the event in accordance with applicable requirements.

13. Acceptance of Terms

Participation in the Club Tamborine Melbourne Cup Calcutta constitutes acceptance of these Terms & Conditions, subject to applicable law.

For enquiries about the Calcutta, please contact Club Tamborine directly.

Chef / Cook wanted - join our Kitchen Team!

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 04:54:54 GMT

Club Tamborine is looking for an experienced cook/chef to join our kitchen team and work alongside our existing chef.

We have a great team already — we’re looking for the right person to strengthen it.

About the role

• Minimum of 25 hours per week

• Wednesday to Sunday

• Lunch: 11.30am–2.00pm

• Dinner: 5.30pm–8.00pm

• Weekend and evening work required

• Working alongside our existing chef

We’re looking for someone who is confident, reliable and experienced and can make good decisions in a busy kitchen.

You don't necessarily need to be a career chef. If you're an experienced cook who is comfortable working with a menu, organising your prep and maintaining kitchen standards, we'd love to hear from you.

There is some flexibility in the roster for the right person, so if the role sounds like a good fit but you can't commit to every shift, we'd still love to have a conversation.

Could this be you?

Email admin@clubtamborine.com.au, call us on (07) 5545 1308 or drop into the club for a chat.

Please share this if you know someone who may be interested.

Our next kitchen team member might not be looking for a job — they might just need someone to tell them about this opportunity!

Halloween Party at Club Tamborine

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:57:30 GMT

It’s Going to Be a Spooktacular Night at Club Tamborine!

Get your costumes ready because we’re throwing a Halloween Party on Friday 30 October! ��

Gather your friends, get creative with your costumes and join us for a night of live music, laughs and Halloween fun.

�� Costumes, Prizes & Halloween Fun

Come dressed to impress, because there’ll be prizes for the best costumes!

And yes, our staff will be dressing up too, so expect plenty of Halloween spirit throughout the club.

�� Live Music with Lock, Stock & Blues

Get ready to hit the dance floor and enjoy live music with Lock, Stock & Blues from 8:00pm!

��️ Come for Dinner First!

Make a night of it and join us for dinner before the party gets underway.

Our restaurant will be open from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.

Dinner bookings are essential, so be sure to book ahead.

�� Courtesy Bus Available

Planning to join us for the fun? Our courtesy bus will be running before and after the band, making it easier to get to and from the club.

Courtesy bus bookings are essential, so please book ahead.

We can’t wait to see everyone dressed up and ready for a spooktacular night!

�� Friday 30 October
�� Live music from 8:00pm
��️ Restaurant open 5:30pm–8:00pm

�� Bookings for dinner and the courtesy bus are essential. Call Club Tamborine on 5545 1308.

Round up your friends, plan your costumes and come celebrate Halloween with us at Club Tamborine.

It’s going to be a frightfully good night! ��

Melbourne Cup 2026 at Club Tamborine

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:17:34 GMT

Celebrate 2026 Melbourne Cup Day at Club Tamborine

Tuesday 3 November 2026 | From 11am | $90 per person

Melbourne Cup Day is one of those special days on the Australian calendar that calls for getting dressed up, enjoying great food, raising a glass and enjoying the excitement of the race.

And this year, Club Tamborine is bringing it all together for our signature Melbourne Cup event.

Join us on Tuesday 3 November 2026 for an elegant and fun-filled Melbourne Cup Day featuring a beautiful seafood buffet luncheon, decadent desserts, complimentary bubbles on arrival and plenty of race-day excitement.

Your day at Club Tamborine Includes:

Seafood buffet luncheon
Mini dessert buffet
Complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival
Sweeps & raffles
Best Dressed prizes
Best Fascinator or Hat prizes
Melbourne Cup race-day atmosphere
TAB on site

Gather your friends, choose your outfit and book your table for Melbourne Cup Day at Club Tamborine.

Please Note – Event Information

This is an 18+ event and all attendees must be aged 18 years or over.

We will endeavour to seat each group together; however, table sharing may be required depending on bookings and venue layout.

Payment prior to the event is required to confirm and secure your booking.

Club Tamborine - Live Music Fridays!

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:28:47 GMT

Join us at Club Tamborine for live music, the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month from 8pm - 11pm!

Upcoming acts include:

Friday 16 October: Chester Duo

Friday 30 October (Halloween): Lock Stock & Blues

Friday 6 November: Dane Sharp

Friday 20 November: TMG

Friday 4 December: Lock Stock & Blues

Friday 18 December: Dane Sharp

Thursday Parmi Night!

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:27:00 GMT

Thursday Night is Trivia Night & Parmi Night at Club Tamborine!!

Join us from 5.30pm, & order one of our delicious parmis, starting from $24!
[T&C's apply].

Trivia starts from 7.00pm with Dane Sharp and is free to play!

Call the club on 5545 1308 to reserve your table for dinner in our restaurant & stay for a fun night of trivia questions.

Wednesday Steak Night!

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 04:25:23 GMT

Wednesday Night is Steak Night at Club Tamborine!!

Join us from 5:30pm, & order a delicious 200gm rump, cooked to your liking, served with chips & salad. If you love seafood, add a garlic prawn topper and make it a surf & turf! [T&C's apply]

Call the club on 5545 1308 to reserve your table now!

Club Tamborine to Host 2022 Trans Tasman Competition

creativedragon@bigpond.com (Vicky Tailor) — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 02:07:09 GMT

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Queensland’s Club Tamborine Mountain will host the 2022 Trans Tasman in March as the Jackaroos return for their first test series in two years.

From March 8-10, 2022, Australia and New Zealand will do battle just a 37 minute drive from the centre of the Gold Coast in a jam-packed event that will see the complete open sides face off, as well as three para-bowls disciplines.

You can read the rest of the article on the Bowls Australia website here .