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NZ Cup Week at Riccarton Park

Thank you everyone for contributing to a great week of racing.

A Canterbury social highlight featuring high-class racing, fashion, food, and entertainment across three magnificent days as the region celebrates all that is great about spring in Christchurch.

2025 DATES - Saturday 8, Wednesday 12 & Saturday 15 November.  Hospitality packages on sale June 2025, GA & Members areas tickets on sale September 1, 2025.  

View a map of 2024 Course set up - HERE

You can view what was available in 2024 by scrolling below.

Make an enquiry for 2025 Purchase tickets here

Highlight on the First Day

The Grand Tour bought us Sir Dave Dobbyn live last year on Al Basti Equiworld Dubai NZ 2000 Guineas Day. This year we're excited to bring you HOT DUB TIME MACHINE.

Sure to bring a fantastic vibe to the NZ 2000 Guineas Day with his unique mix of live DJing and retro hits, everyone can keep the energy going with the entertainment continuing after the races!

It's bound to be an unforgettable party! Have you got your GA ticket yet?

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GA & The Grand Tour Bar

The Grand Tour Bar will again be a feature of the GA offer across the three days. The area features a range of creative photo ops and activities.

Fashion in the Field features the best of high end race day fashion on both the 2nd and 3rd days. Come on down and watch the fashions, grab a drink from the bar & relax on the lawn. For the ultimate fashion experience purchase The Ned "Fashion In The Field" ticket.

Don't forget Zesty Boi and Jezza in the ZM Entertainment Zone. Ready to get you moving at the races this year on the final day.

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NZ Cup Meeting is an iconic week of The Grand Tour – a celebration of New Zealand's top thoroughbred racing events. Eat, drink and get racy at the country's ultimate racing festival, right here at Riccarton Park.

The Grand Tour Racing Festival

 

 

Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas
FIRST DAY - SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER
First Race - 12noon (unconfirmed)
The TAB Mile
SECOND DAY - WEDNESDAY 13 NOVEMBER
First Race - 2pm (unconfirmed). This is a later start time than last year.
Martin Collins New Zealand 161st New Zealand Cup
THIRD DAY - SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER
Including the Barneswood Farm NZ 1000 Guineas and Fashion In The Field. First Race - 11:45am (unconfirmed)

HOSPITALITY PACKAGES

Suites & Hospitality available for 2024

ON SALE NOW - Some allocations already sold out. Suite enquiries please contact us.

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Hospitality Option

The Promenade & The Promenade Villas

An exciting offer located on a raised platform overlooking the track. Individual sales to The Promenade. The Promenade Villas for groups of 50 is the perfect option for a more exclusive and comfortable experience.

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Key information

CUP WEEK Key information
all the information you need for the big week!
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Ownership
We value our owners and it is our aim to ensure all owners, whether they are new to the industry or race-hardened veterans, enjoy watching their horse race.
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How to find us
Riccarton Racecourse is located at 165 Racecourse Road, Broomfield, Christchurch.
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Fashion in the Field will be back for 2024

Fashion is an important component of New Zealand Cup Week as entrants descend on Riccarton Park from across the country.

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Accommodation

Hotel Montreal
363 Montreal Street, Christchurch Central
Luxury 5 star comfort and conveniance in the heart of Christchurch.
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The Commodore Airport Hotel
449 Memorial Avenue, Burnside
Three minutes from airport and ten from central Christchurch.
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Heartland Hotel Cotswold
88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale
20 minutes from airport and a 5 minute walk from central Christchurch.
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Racecourse Hotel Motor Lodge
118 Racecourse Road, Sockburn
46 units right next door to the course on Racecourse Road.
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BreakFree on Cashel
165 Cashel Street Christchurch

Accommodation in the heart of the city

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