Riccarton Park Racecourse 4.01

Riccarton Park Racecourse is home to the Canterbury Jockey Club who race on over 20 occasions each season. Some of New Zealand’s most important races are conducted here with highlights including the New Zealand Cup Meeting in November, the Grand National Carnival in August and the Autumn Racing Carnival. The course is situated just 11 minutes drive south from the International Airport off Yaldhurst Road, the main East/West access to the city, into Racecourse Road.