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Clubs that race at Tauherenikau
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Wairarapa R.C.
The Tauherenikau Racecourse hosts approximately three race days a year. The January meeting often incorporates harness racing as well as gallops. The Tauherenikau Racecourse is a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a picnic whilst watching the racing. Set in 110 acres of beautiful native bush, with magnificent trees and quant buildings Tauherenikau is, without doubt, one of the most picturesque racing club environments in New Zealand.
Membership: Membership fees are set at $55 per year, a level that is affordable to everyone.
This includes admission to the race days for the member and a member’s guest (admission price normally $20 per person), Members’ car parking and admission to the members’ stand.
The Wairarapa Racing Club has members from all around the country who wouldn’t miss the New Year meetings.
To become a member simply go to www.tauherenikau.co.nz download the membership form, fill in your details, and deposit the money into our bank account and email the form back to us. Full details are on the application form.
Parking: The Club also has for sale private car parks for 4 years, contact main office for details. These car parks are located adjacent to the saddling enclosure at the eastern end of the course and the other is directly outside the Members gate.
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Wairarapa Racing Club Inc
PO Box 9, Featherston 5740T: 06 308 9026
E: [email protected]
Secretary: M Sherry
M: 021 271 0364
W: www.tauherenikau.co.nz
Featured meeting
Waitangi weekend Tauherenikau Races - February
Featuring the Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes, this is a great day for family and corporates alike at the picturesque Tauhereinikau racecourse. Only 1 hour's drive from Wellington, Tauherenikau is known as 'Wellington's Home in the Country'. A train leaves Wellington at 9.55 am on race morning (time could be subject to change), patrons are bought from the Featherston Railway Station to the racetrack and return free of charge.
Tauherenikau Summer Races - January
Set at one of the most picturesque racecourses in New Zealand, enjoy a day full of fun at the races this New Year. Sit back and relax with a picnic amongst the large shady trees on-course, the kids will enjoy all day free entertainment. This is country racing at its best with both harness and thoroughbred racing on the one day!
Both days: Eftpos is available on course, for admission prices, marquee, and corporate functions, and private carparking, go to www.tauherenikau.co.nz. Public parking is free.
Course
Tauherenikau
Tauherenikau racecourse provides without doubt one of the most picturesque environments in New Zealand. Home to Wairarapa Racing Club, it's set in 110 acres of beautiful native bush, magnificent trees and peaceful surroundings with a backdrop of the magnificent Tararua ranges. Holding several race days a year this is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a picnic whilst watching the racing. The racedays are a superb opportunity to hold corporate functions, the racecourse is also available throughout the year for conferences, budget type accommodation is available, and we are a family friendly environment.
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Main Road
Tauherenikau
FeatherstonT: 06 308 9026
E: [email protected]
Secretary: M Sherry
M: 021 271 0364
W: www.tauherenikau.co.nz
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Functions: Tauherenikau is a great venue for weddings, family functions and reunions, sports groups and corporate retreats and conferences. Budget type accommodation is available.
Picnic hampers - these can be pre-booked and purchased through the office along with a 3m x 3m marquee (contact office for price list)
Featured meeting
Waitangi weekend Tauherenikau Races - February
Featuring the Wairarapa Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes, this is a great day for family and corporates alike at the picturesque Tauhereinikau racecourse. Only 1 hour's drive from Wellington, Tauherenikau is known as 'Wellington's Home in the Country'. A train leaves Wellington at 9.55 am on race morning (time could be subject to change), patrons are bought from the Featherston Railway Station to the racetrack and return free of charge.
Tauherenikau Summer Races - January
Set at one of the most picturesque racecourses in New Zealand, enjoy a day full of fun at the races this New Year. Sit back and relax with a picnic amongst the large shady trees on-course, the kids will enjoy all day free entertainment. This is country racing at its best with both harness and thoroughbred racing on the one day!
Both days: Eftpos is available on course, for admission prices, marquee, and corporate functions, and private carparking, go to www.tauherenikau.co.nz. Public parking is free.