Gallery | Melbourne Cup day in Cobram and Barooga

By Gabriel Garcia

Nov 8, 2023

The weather may have had split personalities on Tuesday, November 7, but residents and visitors still found ways to enjoy the Melbourne Cup day public holiday in Cobram and Barooga.

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For some, it was just a fun day at Thompsons Beach; for others, it was about finding a comfortable place to watch the race that stops the nation.

One of those places was Barooga Sporties, with multiple screens and fun and lively atmosphere.

The Courier’s Gabriel Garcia headed out and captured the cup day action.

Cup day fun: Evie Sly-Armstrong, 6, enjoying her day at Thompsons Beach. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Fun and games: (From left) Shaquille Joachim, Jazzmyn James, Taylah Michelotti and Travis Murrell enjoy a day at the beach. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Need for speed: One of the boats out at Thompsons Beach. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Third cup day: Miles Kindler, 3, poses shyly for a photo. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Sleepy day: A koala at Thompsons Beach enjoys a snooze in the sun. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

Placing your bets: Some of the eager cup watchers at Barooga Sporties. Photo by Gabriel Garcia

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