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Otago R.C.
The Club was first established in 1862 and moved to its present location of Wingatui in 1899. Whilst the majority of their race meetings are held at Wingatui the club does take one meeting each year to Central Otago (Cromwell) for one of the largest Christmas parties in Central Otago. Wingatui is the strategic racing and training centre in the Otago region and was awarded its first Premier meeting license in 2007.
Otago Racing Club - Membership
Otago Racing Club membership runs from the 1st of August until the 31st of July in line with the New Zealand racing calendar.
As a member of the club you will receive:
- 2 x membership cards (includes entry to all Otago Racing Club meetings at Wingatui and Cromwell)
- Race book on each race day
- 10% discount to all race day functions at Wingatui and Cromwell
- Access to the members’ car park at Wingatui on race days
- Exclusive members only bar at designated race meetings
- Monthly online supporter newsletters
- Reciprocal members’ rights at racing clubs around the country
Cost of membership:
Gold Membership: $100 (incl GST)
Corporate Memberships: $300 (incl GST)
Youth Members (under 30): $80 (incl GST)
For more information or to become a member, visit: https://wingatui.co.nz/membership
Contact details
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Otago Racing Club
Box 269, MosgielT: 03 489 6233
F: 03 489 3119
E: [email protected]
W: www.wingatui.co.nz
All meetings
Open/close| Date | Course | Meeting Name/Type |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Wingatui | Feature |
| Sun 29 Nov 2026 | Cromwell | Feature |
| Sat 26 Dec 2026 | Wingatui | Feature |
| Sat 6 Feb 2027 | Wingatui | Feature |
| Sat 27 Feb 2027 | Wingatui | Feature |
| Fri 2 Apr 2027 | Wingatui | Other |
| Mon 26 Apr 2027 | Wingatui | Other |
| Fri 21 May 2027 | Wingatui | Other |
| Sun 30 May 2027 | Wingatui | Other |
| Sun 27 Jun 2027 | Wingatui | Other |
Featured meeting
Course
Cromwell
December - Cromwell Christmas at the Races
Otago Racing Club hosts the ultimate central Otago Christmas celebration! There is plenty to keep you entertained throughout the day including fashion in the field, live entertainment and a visit from the man in red himself! Located at one of the most beautiful and scenic racecourses in New Zealand your group won't be disappointed! Many local businesses use the event for hosting staff and clients. Packages can be viewed at Wingatui.co.nz. The key races are the Queenstown Cup, sponsored for many years by AWS Legal and the Wanaka Cup.
Further information available at www.wingatui.co.nz
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Contact details
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Cromwell Racecourse
Queenstown-Wanaka Highway
CromwellT: 03 489 6233
F: 03 489 3119
General Manager: Grant Gaskin
[email protected]
Course Info
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Admission: $5. Free to all Otago and Southland Club members.
Hospitality: A number of packages are available.
All meetings
Open/close| Date | Club | Meeting Name/Type |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 27 Nov 2026 | Central Otago RC | Industry |
| Sun 29 Nov 2026 | Otago RC | Feature |
Featured meeting
December - Cromwell Christmas at the Races
Otago Racing Club hosts the ultimate central Otago Christmas celebration! There is plenty to keep you entertained throughout the day including fashion in the field, live entertainment and a visit from the man in red himself! Located at one of the most beautiful and scenic racecourses in New Zealand your group won't be disappointed! Many local businesses use the event for hosting staff and clients. Packages can be viewed at www.wingatui.co.nz. The key races are the Queenstown Cup, sponsored for many years by AWS Legal and the Wanaka Cup.
Further information available at www.wingatui.co.nz