Tauherenikau Racing & Event Centre

11/09/2026

🎄Book Your Christmas Marquee Now! 🥂

Planning your work Christmas party, family get-together or Christmas celebration with friends?

Why not celebrate trackside at Tauherenikau? 🏇

Join us for Christmas at the Races on Sunday 8 November, with racing from approximately 1pm, Father Christmas making a special appearance, and The Noodles live from 5pm–8pm after the races!

Catered Marquee – $95pp
🍽️ Catering by Balter Bar
🏇 Reserved trackside seating
🎟️ Race book
🍻 Bar & TAB access
🍷 BYO – one bottle of w**e or six stubbies per person

Non-Catered Marquee – $75pp

Gather your group, choose your table and make a day of it! Marquee spaces are limited, so book now.

📧 Book: [email protected]
📞 Or contact Matt: 021 271 0364

📅 Sunday 8 November 2026
📍 Tauherenikau Racecourse
🏇 First race approx. 1pm
♫ The Noodles approx. 5pm–8pm

Christmas. Racing. Live music. Great company. 🎄🥂🏇

11/08/2026

🎶 Music in the Country is back at Tauherenikau! 🎶

We’re excited to host this iconic Wairarapa summer festival, returning 8–10 January 2027 with three days of live music, great company and a fantastic atmosphere.

From the high‑energy Friday Night Extravaganza to Saturday’s special John Grenell Tribute, plus walk‑up artists, food trucks, camping and more , it’s shaping up to be one unforgettable weekend.

Early Bird tickets are on sale now with 10% off until 31 August.

Gather your friends and join us at Tauherenikau for a brilliant summer celebration.

👉 Full line‑up and tickets available on the Music in the Country page: https://www.tauherenikau.co.nz/music-in-the-country/

🎟️ Go straight to tickets: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2027/wairarapa-music-in-the-country-2027/featherston/tickets

28/05/2026

Bring your campervan or caravan and stay at Tauherenikau Racecourse for the perfect base during the Greytown Village Winter Festival 🎄✨

Spacious powered & non-powered sites

Peaceful country setting

Just minutes from Greytown, Featherston & Martinborough.

Enjoy the lights, shopping, food, mulled w**e and festive winter atmosphere — then relax under the stars at Tauherenikau.

Book your winter getaway now! 🚐🔥

https://www.tauherenikau.co.nz/motorhome-and-caravan-park/

05/05/2026

Congratulations Charlotte, it was a strong win!

Trainers John Kiernan and Charlotte Fulford are all smiles after recording their first win together at Tauherenikau on Sunday.  Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images) Fulford continuing family legacy Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk 4 May 2026 Charlotte Fulford may have taken some convincing to tak...

01/05/2026

23/04/2026

Update for our Sunday May 3rd Trust House Raceday 🏇✨

We’re excited to share that this event is now proudly sponsored by Trust House, a fantastic boost for what’s shaping up to be a great day at Tauherenikau!

Please also note our updated race times:
🕛 First race: 12:15pm
🏁 Last race: 4:27pm

Be sure to adjust your plans and join us for a full afternoon of racing, socialising, and good times.

Tag your crew and we’ll see you there! 🎉

06/04/2026

19/03/2026

The forecast is looking great for Sunday! 🤞 We hope you can make it for some fun in the.

Make sure you take note of the following key details:

Join us for a fantastic day out at the beautiful Tauherenikau racecourse, where you can relax, enjoy the atmosphere, and take in all the action.

As in past years, all members and their guests are invited to enjoy all‑day hospitality in the Committee Room, with plenty of racing - and punting - in between. If you would like to become a member of the club please let us know.

We’re also pleased to have Miss Twister back again this year, offering face painting and balloon creations to keep the children entertained.

First Race: approx. 12.30pm

Take the Bus: – Departing Masterton Club, Chapel Street at 11.00am – Returning approx. 5.30pm (after the last race) – Pick‑up points along the way: • Carterton Bus stop/toilet area opposite New World • Greytown Butchery

Bookings are essential. To reserve your seat, please reply to this post, phone Tristan on 021 126 2722.

Gate entry: Donations to Life Flight.

We look forward to another great day together.