The New Zealand Herald Christmas Carnival

 

Starting on Boxing Day at Ellerslie Racecourse, The New Zealand Herald Christmas Carnival features a mix of fashion, entertainment, socialising and thoroughbred racing.

 

Kick off in style with the Boxing Day Races! Running for over 150 years, the Ellerslie Boxing Day Races are an institution on Auckland's social calendar. Breathe in the excitement of the track as horses thunder past you, dress up and enter Viva Fashions in the Field, treat yourself to a day out in one of our premium reserved hospitality locations or do it your way and just soak up the on-course action from a spot on one of the public lawns or at Beach, Beats & BBQs in the Infield!

 

Relax and unwind on 28 December with a free day at the races at The New Zealand Herald Christmas Carnival Summer Raceday or start your New Year in style with the New Year’s Day Races - celebrations run wild on and off-track with a feast of 10 races and a fantastic range of ticketing options to suit any taste and budget!