Cup Day at Mansfield is one of the highlight meetings of the year. Set in the spectacular surrounds of the High Country it is worth visiting overnight and spending some extra time in the area. Mansfield is surrounded by grazing districts and mountain forests. The area is famous for its stunning scenery with a number of movies being filmed in the attractive mountain ranges. Mansfield is the closest major town to the snowfields of Mount Buller which is Australia's largest ski resort and the most popular in Victoria. Within a short drive of Mansfield are natural attractions such as Lake Eildon, Lake Nillahcootie, and a number of state and national parks.

The Cup Day meeting is a major attraction for the area with many of the local businesses setting up marquees along the home straight to enjoy the day. The day is fully serviced by local bookmakers and totalisator. A pleasant two and half hour drive from Melbourne this is another great option for avoiding the expense and crowds of Flemington yet being able to enjoy the atmosphere of a Melbourne Cup.