The iconic SkyCity New Year's Day Races are finally making their return to Ellerslie in 2025
Start the year as you mean to go on…with high quality racing and a great day out of course.
This event is all about the roar of the crowd & the athletes doing battle before them. A 10-race card featuring a multitude of black-type races, this is a day not to be missed by racing fanatics.
And if you’re a TAB account holder, head on over to the newly renovated TAB Winning Post where you can hang out for the day. All you need to do is check in with your TAB account details to gain entry and you’re golden.
Iconic to Auckland’s holiday calendar, the SkyCity New Year’s Day Races offer a winning trifecta of high-class thoroughbred racing, free family fun and all the good time feels and we’ve got a stellar hospitality option available for those who want to add a little something special to the first day of the year.
A space for those seeking a stylish & lively New Years' Day, Cuvée is one of the most-coveted areas oncourse
If you’re looking for a fun precinct that’s shared with likeminded people on the first day of the new year, there’s nothing quite like the infamous Champagne Lawn
Once you arrive at this prime trackside viewing lounge, you won't want to leave
If you require accommodation in Auckland to rest your hooves following a big day trackside, our partner SkyCity Auckland has you covered.
SkyCity Auckland offers a trio of exceptional accommodations that cater to a variety of tastes and preferences with SkyCity Hotel, The Grand by SkyCity, and Horizon by SkyCity.
We’re excited to offer our racegoers an exclusive 20% discount on the best available rates at these three locations, valid until the end of March 2025. Simply click the hyperlinks above to automatically apply the discount to your booking. For more details about each venue, please see below.
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