It’s almost time for New Zealand Cup Week: Riccarton Park and Addington Raceway

October 30, 2024October 29, 2024 by Metropol No Comments

Our beautiful garden city comes alive during Cup Week. Fill the calendar and feel the excitement.

New Zealand Cup Week at Riccarton Park: 9, 13, 16 Nov 2024
A Canterbury social highlight, the New Zealand Cup at Riccarton Park is fast-paced, featuring high-class entertainment. A stunning venue for it, Riccarton Park invites you to enjoy its open spaces, mature trees, and park-like setting. All three days provide spectacular racing, culminating on the 16th, with the biggest crowd of the week offering a wonderful finale.

The Grand tour brings us Australian DJ sensation, Hot Dub Time Machine, live on Saturday 9 November, Al Basti Equiworld Dubai 2000 Guineas Day. All you need is a GA ticket to enjoy the iconic blend of nostalgic hits after the last race. Experience New Zealand Cup Day at its best, get your friends together for a day full of fun with the excitement of high-class racing. Look out for the ZM Entertainment Zone on Saturday 16 November at Martin Collins New Zealand Cup & Barneswood Farm 1000 Guineas Day.

The Ned Fashion In The Field competitions feature on both Wednesday 13 and Saturday 16 race days, a must-see for the best in racing fashion. Book a fashion package for 16 November at just $165 per person.

Addington Cup Week at Addington Raceway: 12 & 15 Nov 2024

Get ready for a thrilling week at Addington, kicking off with the IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup Day on Tuesday, 12 November. The excitement begins early with the pedestrian gates opening at 11am, giving you a head start to explore the vibrant raceway. Indulge in a variety of food and beverage outlets from 11.30am onwards. The Crossing Cup Day Fashion Marquee will be home for the ultimate fashion-forward experience for the day. With a beautifully styled space, delicious canapes and lunch to enjoy, and front row seats to the best fashion on the course, this is one to lock in to your social calendar. Don’t miss out on the ZM on the Green experience for unforgettable memories, and level up your experiences with Hospitality Packages.

As Show Day approaches, take advantage of free parking with the thrilling twilight race meeting on Friday 15 November. Gates open at 2pm, with the first race kicking off at 3pm, promising an afternoon packed with racing action. (Times subject to change).