Events

It’s Christmas and there’s no better way to have fun and celebrate the festive season in style! An unbeatable day of action-packed atmosphere, delicious feasts, bubbles, brews and of course the stunning thrill of thoroughbred racing.

Honours have been awarded to New Zealand’s greatest sprint race, the Group 1 JR & N Berkett Telegraph returns to run on its own landmark day in the NZCIS Wellington Cup Carnival. Also featuring the Group 1 Levin Classic, the launching day of Cup Carnival is an absolute for every racing lover.

Swap your heels for jandals, your finery for shorts and sundresses, pack your sun hat and join the action for a day of wholehearted good ole-fashioned fun in the sun.

Get set for summer’s greatest spectacle on the Champagne Turf of Trentham Racecourse. With the finest show of thoroughbred racing, fashion, superb hospitality and entertainment, make sure you’re on-course for the most sought-after midsummer party in Wellington.

Loved Cup Day?! Champing at the bit to come back? Or even a raceday virgin? Join the action and be treated to the exclusive R18, Students Zone at Wellington Races.

Rally up your best racemates to enjoy the heart stopping trackside action at Wellington’s finest. It’s the perfect warm up to NZ Oaks Day next Saturday.

Headed up by New Zealand’s greatest Group 1 fillies, competing for the Al Basti Equiworld NZ Oaks, the 9-race card holds an incredible 5 Black Type races showcasing the best our electrifying sport has to offer.

Nothing celebrate' s a leisurely day with family and friends than a day at Wellington Races. Teamed up with a sumptuous Italian long lunch, passing around irresistible plates in a neighbourly fashion with a delectably refreshing Aperol Spritz - magnifico!

It’s the magic of midwinter Christmas with all the festive trimmings. When it’s cold outside, the Members Stand is toasty and with mulled wine, live music and snow-capped trees you’ll be whisked into a winter wonderland.