Noonamah Frog Races and Melbourne Cup Day
Highlights
- Join the lively Noonamah Tavern for a unique Melbourne Cup Day celebration featuring iconic frog races.
- Bid on live Green Tree Frogs at the auction, supporting Variety NT and CareFlight while enjoying grassroots fun.
- Watch the race that stops the nation on the big screen, surrounded by friendly banter and festive atmosphere.
- Dress to impress for a chance to win, while indulging in a special luncheon or full menu offerings.
Join them at the Noonamah Tavern for a truly Territorian take on Melbourne Cup Day with the much-loved Noonamah Frog Races!
This laid-back, fun-filled event features live Green Tree Frog auctions, with frogs racing for glory – and all for a great cause. Proceeds go to Variety NT, CareFlight, and the lucky owners of the winning frogs!
Watch the race that stops the nation on the big screen! Dress to impress for your chance to win – race day style is a must. Enjoy Live music by Camp Dog and a festive atmosphere all day. Book in for the special luncheon or order from the full menu.
Expect friendly banter, playful cheering, and a crowd as lively as the frogs. It’s grassroots Territory fun, all for a good cause.
Book your table now – call the Noonamah Tavern!
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
- Handrails on all stairways
- Exit signs which are visible at a ground level (high level signs are difficult to see in a fire) are available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Complies with The Food Authority requirements for allergy management in food preparation.
- Equipment to respond to anaphylactic shock such as epi–pens and defibrillator.
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