Riverton Racecourse

Riverton racecourse, New Zealand

Riverton racecourse is home to the Riverton Racing Club and is situated an easy 25 minutes drive south west of Invercargill and races three times a year. The track is spacious with a long finishing straight and all runners having an even chance.  The local area has fine cafes and bars, access to sea fishing through charter boats and local fishermen, trout fishing on the Aparima River that flows through the town, picturesque scenery, native bush walks and is the oldest European settlement in New Zealand. Accommodation is available through Hotels, Bed and Breakfasts, Motels and a Camping Ground.

Follow the main road (State Highway 99) from Invercargill and 2kms before entering Riverton the course is an imposing sight on the right hand side of the Road. The 4 Grandstands with their Orange roofs can be seen many kilometres before you arrive at the Track.

Great Western Steeplechase -

This meeting forms part of the famous Easter Carnival which is nationally recognised as one of the highlights of the racing season in the South Island. The meeting's feature race offers $50,000 in prize money.

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