Treat the whole clan to classic summer memories and smiles with a fun-filled day trackside at the Trigg Family Raceday on January 6th 2026.
Enjoy exciting racing action while the kids are entertained in the free Trigg Kids Zone or competing in the foot races on the track. Relax and enjoy a drink, select from a variety of food options, listen to live music in the Corona Courtyard, and let the “Punters’ Club” find a winner for you.
General admission:
$15 entry to the course for 18 years and over. Whangarei bus to the course is free.
Gates open: 11am .
Come dressed in casual wear but remember it is an outdoor event and is weather dependent so there maybe changes to what is available and the timing of events. Read the Ts and Cs of entry in the About Section of this website.
Transport and Car Parking:
Car parking at the course is free but please follow directions of staff.
There will be free return raceday buses from Whangarei with bus pick up times to be finalised once race times are confirmed. Pick up points are Kamo Club; Kamo Hotel; Kensington Tavern; Rose Street Bus Terminal; The Judge House of Ale. Other pick up points can be arranged for large groups by contacting the office. Additional pick up points will be Marsden Cove Marina carpark, One Tree Point Dairy and Ruakaka Beach Motor Camp.
Food & Drink
Bars, Bayview Cafe, Bean on the Scene coffee van, Food Trucks and betting operations will be open from an hour before the first race. Approx 11.30am.
Punters Club
Get your Punters Club ticket from the main gate entry or at the Grandstand table and let our Track Spy make the selections and bets for you. Bets and Results will be displayed on the big screen and around course with the payout results announced after race 6.
Indoor/Outdoor Options
Choose your spot .. ..on the lawn hill, on the seats in the shade of the grandstand roof or in one of the function rooms open for the public..all with no charge.
Eftpos will be available from selected betting windows and bars but there are no credit card facilities.
The Ruakaka Racecourse is a NO BYO Alcohol venue. Full terms and conditions of entry are detailed in the ABOUT SECTION of this website.
Wanting more information ...contact the club on 09 432 7249 or email info@ruakakaracing.co.nz