Prices for standard race days year round are:
Adults: $7
Concession: $5
Children Under 12: Free
Feature race day and Carnival admission prices vary
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Prices for standard race days year round are:
Adults: $7
Concession: $5
Children Under 12: Free
Feature race day and Carnival admission prices vary
On standard race days, gates open one hour prior to the first race unless otherwise specified
On feature race days, gates open at 10.00am unless otherwise specified
On Bridge Toyota Ladies Day, gates open at 9.00am unless otherwise specified
On Carlton Mid Darwin Cup Day, gates open at 9.00am unless otherwise specified
Yes, lunch is served in Ted’s Bar Wednesday – Saturday. Kiosk facilities and a tapas menu in Ted Bailey Grandstand are also available on standard race days. Luncheon packages will be advertised for feature and premium race days, please contact the Administration Office for more information or to book your table on 08 8923 4222.
As membership badges are numbered and have a unique barcode, the original badge will be invalid once the new badge is printed. A replacement fee of $20 per card applies. Please note that membership cards can be replaced during the Darwin Cup Carnival for a $100 replacement fee per card. Alternatively, members can organise a replacement card after the Darwin Cup Carnival for the standard $20 per card replacement fee. Stolen membership cards can be replaced free of charge if the request is accompanied by a police report number. Direct all enquiries regarding replacement membership badges (08) 8923 4222 or email .
Non-members can purchase access passes to the Ted Bailey Grandstand on all standard and feature race days. On bet365 Palmerston Sprint Day and Great Northern Darwin Cup Day non-members can also purchase Members’ Lawn tickets which grant them access to the Members’ Lawn and Pearl Bar areas.
Access to the Sid Parker Stand (Members’ Clubhouse) is restricted to Darwin Turf Club members only.
Members from interstate racing clubs with reciprocal privileges also have the option to purchase the above at discounted prices. Please contact the Darwin Turf Club Administration Office to make arrangements prior to race day. Maximum of 2 access passes per interstate full member permitted. Alternatively, please call (08) 8923 4222 or email membership@darwinturfclub.org.au for enquiries.
Darwin Turf Club rewards owners by offering the following on the day their horse is racing:
Please note the following in regards to redeeming these rewards:
No person shall transmit from the grounds of the racecourse any betting odds being offered by bookmakers on any horse that is competing at a racecourse in Australia or elsewhere. While betting is taking place on the grounds of the racecourse, mobile phones are not permitted to be turned on;
No person shall have in his possession or use a mobile phone in the area of the jockey’s room
Tickets collected prior to the race day are the responsibility of the purchaser and cannot be replaced. Premium Dining Package card holders will be charged $25 per card replacement.
Three smoking areas have been designated:
For Members, Smoking is not permitted on the second level between the Sid Parker Members Club House and Ted Bailey Grandstand . Smoking outside of the above areas is not permitted.
The ATM on course is located in Ted’s Bar. During the Darwin Cup Carnival, several other ATM locations will be made available.
The races are a fantastic day out for the whole family. Children under 12 years are welcome at all standard race meetings and receive complimentary admission. Please note that the Darwin Turf Club is a licensed venue. All minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult (parent or guardian) at all times whilst in the venue. Children over 12 must dress to the members’ standard within the members’ area and will be required to pay adult prices if partaking in any advertised luncheons during feature race days and the Darwin Cup Carnival. Children under the age of 18 are not permitted to approach any beverage or gambling outlets.
It is recommended to pre-book however general racecourse admission tickets for each race meeting are available at the racecourse entrance points . During the Darwin Cup Carnival and other feature race days throughout the year, tickets can be purchased online via the Darwin Turf Club website. Look for the link on the home page in relation to the feature race day you want to attend.
The outdoor tables and chairs are freely available to all general admission guests on a first-come, first-served basis. They are not able to be reserved. During the Darwin Cup Carnival, additional shaded areas with tables and chairs are available on the same basis.
As the Darwin Turf Club is fully licensed, alcohol is not permitted to be brought into the venue. There are ample facilities provided to purchase alcoholic drinks and the Club practices the responsible service of alcohol.
Welcome patrons to bring their own chairs, picnic lunch and sealed soft drinks / water. For health and safety reasons, please be aware that you are not permitted to bring open beverages, any glass containers or bottles, metal or sharp cutlery, BBQs, picnic tables and beach/market umbrellas.
Plastic or wooden containers and cutlery are acceptable.
The Darwin Turf Club provides limited outdoor tables, chairs and umbrellas in general admission areas on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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