Taupō Racing Club - the home of country racing

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

Our next raceday...

Cockies Day

Sun 22 Feb 2026

Calling all farmers, growers, and rural legends!

Join us for a laid-back Sunday arvo of country racing, live music, food vendors and more at Taupō Racecourse. 

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NORTHERN CUPS BONUS SERIES

About The Series

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing and Racing Taupō have teamed up to launch the $50,000 Northern Cups Bonus.

Congratulations to Agera, who secured the Northern Cups Bonus in 2025! To be eligible for the bonus, horses were required to compete in a minimum of three of the seven races, including the $100,000 Harcourts Taupō Cup.

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Explore Taupō

Walking & hiking in Taupō
Nothing brings you closer to Taupō’s unforgettable wilderness than walking through it.
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.
Scenic attractions in Taupō
Taupō's spectacular natural features and scenic attractions can't be found anywhere else in the world.