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22
Dec
Christmas at The Races
11am
Join us on course for Matamata's most popular Christmas Party - Christmas at the Races!
GA
Free
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10
Jan
Summer Raceday
11am
Join us on course for a relaxing summers afternoon at the races
GA
Free
Event Details
24
Jan
January Industry Day
11am
Join us on course for a relaxing summers afternoon at the races
GA
Free
Event Details

Family Days

There is nothing like a family day out at the races! Matamata Racing Club is one of the most picturesque racecourses in NZ, a perfect place for packing up the kids and grandparents and heading to the track for a picnic on the lawn. The races provide a unique social occasion for everyone to enjoy, from picking out a horse to have a flutter on to relaxing in the afternoon sun while indulging in an ice cream.

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Check out the hugely popular “Team Wealleans Matamata Cup Raceday”, “Twilight Christmas at the Races Raceday” and “J Swap Contractors Matamata Breeders’ Stakes Raceday” during the summer months. Packed full of fun, free, children’s entertainment, from the popular Kiddies Tote and fun rides, not to mention all the action of the races themselves.

***** There is FREE GENERAL ADMISSION FOR ALL on J Swap Contractors Matamata Breeders’ Stakes Raceday in February each year COURTESY  OF J SWAP CONTRACTORS LIMITED. ***

    Hospitality Packages

    Mills Reef Lawn
    $135 pp
    Celebrate in style with prime views of the birdcage, track and seating in front of the winning post. Package includes, main meal, delicious dessert selection, Tea & Coffee, Beer, wine, bubbles & non-alcoholic drinks, complimentary racebooks, TAB facilities.
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    Mower & Chainsaw Specialists Fashion in the Field Lawn
    $100 pp
    Canapes, refreshments, and front lawn seats to Fashion in the Field, based beside the birdcage. Package includes continuous canapes, wine, bubbles & non-alcoholic drinks, complimentary racebooks, TAB facilities nearby.
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    Kaimai Party (18+)
    $80 pp
    Join us for our over 18 party with some of the best views of the racecourse. Package includes, hot ham rolls, tea & coffee, beer, wine, bubbles & non-alcoholic drinks available until the last race, TAB facilities.
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    Mini Marquees
    $450
    The ideal private space for your group of 10. BYO limits apply.
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    Maxi Marquees
    $890
    The ideal private space for your group of 40. BYO limits apply.
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    Boot Party Spot
    $140
    Entertain your friends on the home straight. Spots: 6m x 6m area. BYO limits apply.
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