Roebuck Bay Hotel Melbourne Cup fashion show organisers and models. Credit: Robert Dougherty
The Broome racing season may be well and truly over, but ladies dusted off their fascinators and gents ironed their best suit to embrace this year’s Melbourne Cup.
A number of venues held functions across the Kimberley town, ranging from fashion parades and luncheons to low key lunch specials and a drink at the pub.
But no matter the setting, crowds could be heard cheering on the race that stops the nation as soon as the clock hit midday.
The celebrations trickled into the afternoon, including a four course extravaganza at the Mangrove Hotel, a seated lunch at Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa and a high tea luncheon at The Roey, with the latter hosting a fashion parade to showcase On the Lane Boutique’s latest collections.
Whether it was the lucky punters cashing in their winning bets or friends clinking a champagne glass and enjoying the afternoon off work, everyone was a winner in Broome on Melbourne Cup day.
Louise Castle and Chelsea Stewart Credit: Jakeb WaddellChristie Milenkovic, Blaire Groenenberg and Jude Millard Credit: Jakeb WaddellAlexandra Nix, Sophie Anderson, 12, and Shannah Nix Credit: Jakeb WaddellDoreen Fletcher, Sharon Paterson and Simone Slade Credit: Jakeb WaddellGraham Wallace, Noreen McKee and Suzanne O'Connell Credit: Jakeb WaddellMelbourne Cup enthusiasts at Broome's Roebuck Bay Hotel. Credit: Robert Dougherty
Maurine and Lu Shovellor, Shane Boxell, Edward Mullaluy and Jojo Clements watching the Melbourne Cup at Broome's Roebuck Bay Hotel Credit: Robert DoughertyBrianne Fischer, Rae Linton, Teliah Fischer and Will McPherson. Credit: Robert DoughertyRoebuck Bay Hotel fashion model Shona Coffin at the Melbourne Cup event. Credit: Robert DoughertyRoebuck Bay Hotel fashion model Sahvannah Brandis at the Melbourne Cup event. Credit: Robert DoughertyTrenna Wadge and Julia McIntyre at the Mangrove Hotel Credit: Jakeb WaddellTrenna Wadge and Julia McIntyre at the Mangrove Hotel Credit: Jakeb WaddellCarrie Martin, Mardi Pittard, Lyn Sinclair and Carly Longmuir Credit: Jakeb WaddellJoe Calandra, Buna-Tuaty Poelina, Lynnie Farquar, Melanie Virgo and Karen Keiley Credit: Jakeb WaddellMangrove Hotel boss Glyn Batten and events manager Saira Hanlon Credit: Jakeb Waddell
