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🏟️ Address: Royal Randwick Racecourse, Alison Road, Randwick, New South Wales, 2031, Australia Directions in Google Maps
Due to its location in the suburbs to the southeast of Sydney, Royal Randwick is easily reached by several modes of transport. Racegoers are encouraged to use public transport (for the Sydney Everest Carnival, travel is included in your ticket) and the course is close to light rail and bus stops. For those wishing to use their own transport, there is free car parking in the infield car park subject to availability.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Royal Randwick Racecourse. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
Car parking at the racecourse is free of charge in the infield car park subject to availability. Please enter via High Street, opposite UNSW.
Accessible parking is available in the infield car park and a disabled sticker should be visibly displayed in the vehicle. A shuttle service to the course can be arranged on arrival at the infield entrance.
Reserved Members and Owners parking is available upon purchasing an annual Car Park Pass. Parking is in the multi-deck car park and is for Members only.
Taxis enter the racecourse via the Ascot Street entrance and here there is a secure taxi rank for drop-off and pick-up.
Hire car drop-off and pick-up is via the Alison Road busway. Please follow the instructions of parking attendants and keep to the 15-minute waiting period rule.
Stretch limousines must drop-off and pick-up in the infield car park.
Bus is a popular way to reach Royal Randwick Racecourse due to its connections with multiple public routes:
There is a designated drop-off and pick-up area for private coaches and minibuses over 3.1 m high which is located on the eastern side of Darley Road. Minibuses under 3.1 m high are able to use the infield car park for drop-offs, pick-ups, and parking.
Royal Randwick Racecourse is easily reached by light rail services and has connections with multiple lines:
Royal Randwick Racecourse offers delicious food and refreshing drink in whatever style and cuisine you desire! Racegoers are not permitted to bring their own food or drink to the course, but the venue offers anything from 5-star formal fine dining and Champagne bars to the exciting buzz of street food vans serving up burgers, gyros, tacos, and more.
The Members' Reserve has some incredible hospitality packages including access to The Stables with panoramic views, the beautiful Moët & Chandon Garden, the historic Official Stand, and much more.
The general admission areas in the Queen Elizabeth II Grandstand & Lawns has beer bars, champagne destinations, and even an Aperol Combi van. The general admission areas in the Winx Stand & Lawns has the Furphy Terrace Bar (offering the official beer of the Australian Turf Club), a Schweppes cocktail cart, and vodka bar!
Gates for general admission usually open an hour before the first race. These times are subject to change and should be checked closer to the raceday.
There are toilet facilities conveniently located throughout the venue in all enclosures. There are parent and baby facilities located in the restrooms between Gate B and C, in the octagonal bathrooms, and on the ground floor of the Queen Elizabeth II Grandstand.
Please contact (02) 9637 4455 to book helicopter landings and departures at Royal Randwick.
Royal Randwick Racecourse has a capacity of approximately 50,000. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
Alison Road, Randwick, New South Wales, 2031, Australia.
