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100 Ascot Avenue, Remuera, Auckland
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Picnic rugs, ponytails and a bouncy castle - your perfect Sunday sorted.
Spend your Sunday soaking up the sunshine and trackside buzz at Ellerslie – where entry is free and the vibes are laid-back.
Pack a picnic, bring your jandals, sun umbrella and deck chairs, and enjoy a relaxed raceday on the lawn. There’ll be cafe-style food and drinks available for purchase, or you’re welcome to bring your own picnic food and unopened non-alcoholic beverages.
The kids will be entertained with a free bouncy castle and swing ball games, and there’s plenty of space to spread out and make a day of it.
On the track, the feature race is the Listed $100,000 Gingernuts Salver – named after the much-loved racehorse – and you can catch all the racing action from the public lawn or covered outdoor seating.
Whether you’re a local or visiting Auckland, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a summer Sunday without spending a cent on entry.
Timings listed are approximate and subject to change.
If you're bringing the younger family members, we've got their day sorted.
Free general admission will get you access to our bouncy castle & swingball games which are free for all to enjoy.
(Subject to weather conditions)
Back in 2021, we caught up with Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM who, alongside husband David, gave retired Kiwi racehorse - and raceday namesake - Gingernuts ("Jerry") a loving forever home.
Looking for a fun and easy way to get your group together this summer?
If you’re heading to Auckland for the races and need a place to rest your hooves after a big day trackside, our partner SkyCity Auckland has you covered.
Racegoers enjoy an exclusive 20% off the flexible room-only rate at SkyCity Auckland hotels, with full change or cancellation flexibility until 4pm the day prior to arrival.
With three exceptional hotels – SkyCity Hotel, The Grand by SkyCity, and Horizon by SkyCity – there’s something to suit every style.
To redeem, simply click the hotel links above for the discount to apply automatically, or enter the Rate Access / Corporate Code ATRACING in the “special code” box when booking.
