Newcastle Racecourse Race Day

Race Club in New South Wales, Regional

Event Overview

Open Days
Thu 20 Nov
Open Hours
12pm - 5pm
Event Timing Type
Register and drop in anytime within the window
3pm and 4pm
Tour Duration
1 hour
200 booking limit

What to expect

We look forward to welcome visitors to our Thursday 20th November Race Day, drop in and visit our Members Lounge, enjoy the bistro lunch and watch the horses parade.

Meet and greet our Clerk of Course horses and their riders, get up close to Jockeys, Trainers and Owners or take a quick tour of the grounds and visit the race day stalls to see the horses get prepared for racing.

Text 0488 150 133 on arrival, tours will be run intermittently throughout the day.

NEwcastle
Open Days
Thu 20 Nov
Open Hours
12pm - 5pm
Event timing type
Register and drop in anytime within the window
3pm and 4pm
Tour duration
1 hour

About Us

Located in the heart of Newcastle on the picturesque Hunter Coast only two hours drive north of Sydney is Newcastle Racecourse. In operation for over 100 years, the Newcastle Racecourse is the largest provincial club in NSW.

We now have more than a dozen different function rooms to cater for your every need. Two levels of Public Bars, the Members Bar and the ever popular Lawn Marquees, all overlooking the track, offer patrons an exciting day at the races. We provide free car parking for over 300 cars and public transport at our doorstep.

With over 40+ Race meets per year, including 21 weekend race days and the Group 2 The Hunter on 15 November 2025.

Activities for Kids

Horses Racing, Meet the Clerks of Course Horses, Learn about the Thoroughbred Racing Industry with an educational Tour.

Food

Members Bistro open to the public

Facilities and Access

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Family Friendly
  • Food Available
  • Bathrooms Available

You Will See

Meet a foal
Watch trackwork
Walk through the barn
Groom a horse
Meet a retired racehorse
See a breeding barn
Equicizer available
Horses Racing, Meet the Clerks of Course Horses, Learn about the Thoroughbred Racing Industry with an educational Tour.

Location

Visiting Us

Parking

Free parking

Local Recommendations

Members Bistro located inside the main auditorium

We look forward to welcoming you!

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It’s free and you will have all your bookings stored

To take advantage of this ticket offer at Bong Bong Race Day, guests must register directly with the Race Club and not via NTW. Please visit https://www.bongbongprc.com.au/  or email info@bongbongprc.com.au by 30th October.

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