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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.

Next Up: Tradies Day at the Races

Tools down, Tradies. You're Off To The Races!

Fri, 10 Oct 2025

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. 

Secure your tickets today for $40pp.

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Our Racedays

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28
Dec
Taupō Cup Day
12pm
It’s the biggest day on our racing calendar - and it’s got all the Cup Day essentials: thrilling races, a buzzing crowd, fashion in the field, great food and drink, and good times for the whole family. It's Cup Day, the Taupō way.
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22
Feb
Cockies Day at Taupō Races
1pm
Calling all farmers, growers, and rural legends! Knock off early and head to Taupō Racecourse for an afternoon of good country racing, live music, food vendors and more.
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LATEST NEWS

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Racing
10 October 2025
Alexanders eye potential Derby path with exciting debut winner
Simon and Katrina Alexander came close to winning the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) a few years ago with their stable star La Crique, and now it looks like they may have another Derby prospect on their hands.
Racing
10 October 2025
Poverty Bay Cup caps triumphant comeback for Pacheco
Cambridge trainer Shaun Phelan took special satisfaction from an all-the-way win by Pacheco in the $60,000 Poverty Bay Turf Club Cup (2600m) at Taupo on Friday.
Racing
10 October 2025
Weekend off to a winning start for Wexford
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott got a busy weekend off to a promising start with two wins at Taupo on Friday.

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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