Race Meeting

2025 Bream Bay Business Day

Sat 02 Aug 2025
Gates open 11am - 5.00pm
Free Entry

General admission: 

Free entry and parking

Gates open: 11am

Celebrate with Bream Bay Businesses our first Saturday of the 2025/2026 racing season. Look your best in smart, comfortable casual wear but remember it is an outdoor event and is weather dependent. There are undercover areas for all facilities but the car parks.

As an outdoor sports event there maybe changes to what is available and the timing of events. Read the Ts and Cs of entry in the About Section.

Transport and Car Parking: 

Free parking and Free Bus service from Whangarei.

We run free return raceday buses from Whangarei with pick up destinations from 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. Bus times will be notified closer to the event.

Food, Beverages and Betting Operations

Bars, Bayview Cafe, espresso coffee and betting operations open from 11.30am. Betting on the TAB NZ App is welcome and the Club receives the same rate of commission as betting with an operator.

Indoor/Outdoor Options

Choose your spot .. ..on the lawn hill, on the seats in the shade of the grandstand roof. 

Eftpos is available from selected betting windows and for purchase at selected bars. 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

 

Join The Fun With Other Local Businesses
Bream Bay Businesses raffle for race name and hospitality package.
Many Bream Bay businesses take the opportunity to have a fun day out at the races and register to be in to win a race name sponsorship package including lunch and beverages in the Bonecrusher and Surfbreak Lounges. Everyone one's a winner with hospitality offered on the day for every business participating. Check out the details below and register your business today! Contact Rebecca in the office info@ruakakaracing.co.nz or call 09 432 7249.