2025 Northern Winter Championships

General admission: 

Free entry.

Gates open: 11am .

This is the Final of the ITM/GIB Northern Winter Championships, with five $60,000 races including the iconic ITM/GIB Whangarei Gold Cup 'Stayers' race. The first race is currently set to start at 12.22pm and last race 4.29pm. 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.

Transport and Car Parking: 

Car parking at the course is free.

There is a free return raceday bus from Whangarei. Pick up points are 10.15am Kamo Club; 10.20am Kamo Hotel; 10.30am Kensington Tavern; 10.40am Rose Street Bus Terminal; 10.45am The Judge House of Ale. Other pick up points can be arranged for large groups by contacting the office.

Food & Drink

Bars,Bayview Cafe, coffee van and betting operations will be open from 11.30am.

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