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Racing Rotorua
Racing Rotorua has raced at Arawa Park for over 100 years and has a proud association with Rotorua and the surrounding districts, with its racecourse uniquely placed in the heart of Rotorua, minutes from Hotels, Motels and the City's vibrant café scene. The Club is known for its hospitality and friendliness to visiting owners and trainers, and to overseas visitors who take the opportunity to enjoy the racing and facilities while on holiday in NZ’s “tourism capital” of Rotorua. The club boasts an excellent level of lounges, bar and betting facilities, with all patrons having free access to the main grandstand area.
Membership: Annual subscription $75.00.
Includes: Reciprocal rights with partner Clubs Racing Taupo, Racing Tauranga, Racing Te Aroha and Racing Thames - allowing free entry to 40 meetings across five different venues.
Currently, General Admission is FREE (with the exeption of Racing Rotorua’s Christmas meeting in December), along with parking.
The TAB provides EFTPOS (Credit Cards NOT useable) in the main public lounges and from the Secretary’s office. Food is available from the Public Café next to the secretary’s office as well as from various vendors (eg; Coffee To Go)
Hospitality packages are available on the main racedays. For details on these packages, please contact Racing Rotorua on 07 348 2024.
Contact details
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Racing Rotorua
PO Box 1445, Rotorua, 3040T: 07 348 2024
F: 07 348 0350
E: racingrotorua@xtra.co.nz
W: www.arawapark.co.nz
All meetings
Open/closeDate | Course | Meeting Name/Type |
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Sat 28 Dec 2024 | Arawa Park | Industry |
Sat 10 May 2025 | Arawa Park | Other |
Wed 2 Jul 2025 | Arawa Park | Other |
Sat 19 Jul 2025 | Arawa Park | Other |
Featured meeting
Rotorua Cup
Campbell Infrastructure Rotorua Cup Day is held in early May.
Plate Day - October
Featuring the Staphanos Classic and the G3 Sweynesse Stakes Race.
Course
Arawa Park
Arawa Park, located in the heart of Rotorua City, is the home venue for Racing Rotorua, Rotorua & BOP Hunt Club. The course boasts an excellent level of lounges, bar and betting facilities, with all patrons having free access to the main grandstand area.
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Contact details
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Fenton Street
RotoruaT: 07 348 2024
F: 07 348 0350
E: racingrotorua@xtra.co.nz
W: www.arawapark.co.nz
Course Info
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Hospitality/Functions: Lounges are available for private corporate hosting at all racemeetings. The excellent facilities available, including thermally heated lounges, are serviced by a resident caterer, The Catering Company, which ensures that the complex is in high demand for functions, conferences, rallies and displays.
Children: There's free entertainment at all Saturday or Holiday meetings.
ROTORUA TRACK RECORDS | ||||
DIST. | TIME | HORSE | WGH | YEAR |
TWO YEAR OLDS | ||||
990m | 57.2 | SNAP | 54 | 1993 |
1000m | 59.68 | POWER CHIEF | 55.5 | 1987 |
1100m | 01:05.4 | HEXAGONAL | 53 | 1984 |
1150m | 01:07.7 | DISCO LIGHT | 56.5 | 1990 |
FLYING START | ||||
1100m | 01:02.5 | SO BAY | 54 | 1985 |
FLAT RACES | ||||
1100m | 01:04.6 | ENHANCER | 55 | 1991 |
1200m | 01:09.7 | SILVER NYMPH | 54.5 | 1980 |
1400m | 01:21.5 | ENSIGN EWART | 51 | 1993 |
1550m | 01:32.7 | ICED GEM | 55 | 1994 |
1900m | 01:53.7 | SHUGAR | 56 | 1990 |
2200m | 02:12.8 | ROYAL GRIT | 54.5 | 1987 |
2300m | 02:26.0 | CONVINCING | 53 | 2005 |
2700m | 02:49.3 | ZIC ZAC BLITZ | 61 | 1991 |
STEEPLECHASES | ||||
4000m | 04:42.1 | DONEGAL | 62.25 | 1993 |
4200m | 04:57.2 | KANAMINT | 58 | 1983 |
HURDLES | ||||
2800m | 3;04.00 | JO AR | 57 | 1977 |
2900m | 03:13.1 | HARDING | 63 | 1998 |
SINCE TRACK RECONSTRUCTION IN 2008 | ||||
1200m | 01:10.3 | ONESWANSTONSTREET | 54.5 | 2009 |
1400m | 01:22.3 | HEREDITY | 58 | 2010 |
1560m | 01:31.7 | HEREDITY | 56 | 2009 |
1950m | 01:57.0 | TOUCH OF SPARK | 55.5 | 2009 |
2200m | 02:13.8 | PACIFIC ROSE | 55.5 | 2009 |
3000m | 3.26.57 | SPEEDUP | 64.5 | 2010 |
HURDLES | ||||
2800m | 3.18.27 | SAHARA SUNSET | 63 | 2010 |
3500M | 4.11.37 | VIVALDI’S GONE | 61.5 | 2010 |
All meetings
Open/closeDate | Club | Meeting Name/Type |
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Sat 28 Dec 2024 | Racing Rotorua | Industry |
Sat 10 May 2025 | Racing Rotorua | Other |
Wed 2 Jul 2025 | Racing Rotorua | Other |
Sat 19 Jul 2025 | Racing Rotorua | Other |
Featured meeting
Rotorua Cup
Campbell Infrastructure Rotorua Cup Day is held in early May.
Plate Day - October
Featuring the Staphanos Classic and the G3 Sweynesse Stakes Race.