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Taupō Racing Club - the home of country racing

It’s an unbeatably relaxed, family-fun, day out for all at our great country racecourse.

Ready to enjoy some exclusive perks?

Become a Member of Taupō Racing Club!

Become a Racing Taupō Member and enjoy exclusive perks all season long! As a valued member, you’ll receive privileges including free entry and facility use at all Taupo meetings and at our cohorts of Racing Rotorua and Racing Te Aroha, with reciprocal rights at Awapuni, Trentham, Matamata and Tauranga as well. 

Membership is currently $60. 

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Our Racedays

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17
Aug
Fiber Fresh Stud Day
11.30am
The new season kicks off with Stud Day, proudly backed by some of New Zealand’s top studs. It’s where the big guns step out and spring campaigns begin. Join us for a relaxed day of country racing featuring elite horses, top stables, and an exciting start to the season.
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17
Sep
Get Set Ladies Day
11.30am
It’s back. The ultimate midweek outing, Get Set Ladies Day! An afternoon of racing, fashion, bubbles and good times. Free entry on course, with marquee details coming soon. Rally the crew and save the date – this one’s not to be missed!
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10
Oct
Taupō Tradies Day (Poverty Bay Cup)
11.30am
Tradies, this one’s for you. Knock off early, round up the crew and hit the track for a Friday arvo that delivers – cold drinks, local banter and the return of the legendary Wheelbarrow Race. Consider this your sign to start training - horses aren’t the only ones getting ready!
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LATEST NEWS

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Our People
07 July 2025
Vale Joe Yorke
The Taupō Racing Club has lost a dear friend and great supporter with the passing of Joe Yorke.
Racing
30 December 2024
Taupo Cup a Doddle for Cambridge mare
Black-type targets are in the offing for Cambridge mare Doddle after she took out the Harcourts Taupo Cup (2000m) on Monday.
Racing
07 August 2024
Alabama Lass bounding into spring campaign
“Ryan (Elliot, jockey) has been over to ride her a couple of times in gallops and keeps telling me she is better than last year, which is a big call."

Explore Taupō

Walking & hiking in Taupō
Nothing brings you closer to Taupō’s unforgettable wilderness than walking through it.
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Geothermal hot pools in Taupō
There are few things more relaxing than spending an afternoon soaking away aches and pains in one of the many mineral-rich thermal baths around Taupō and Turangi.
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Scenic attractions in Taupō
Taupō's spectacular natural features and scenic attractions can't be found anywhere else in the world.
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