Hanging Rock Racecourse · Newham
picnic rugs, country racing and the Rock looming over the home straight
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The Kyneton and Hanging Rock Racing Club's New Year's Day meeting: a country race day at the foot of Hanging Rock, with the Rock itself looming over the home straight.
Bring a picnic or order a picnic box, set up on the lawn or book a hill-top umbrella or mini marquee, and walk the Summit track before 3pm (it stays open to racegoers until then; the reserve is closed to everyone else on race day).
Friday 1 January 2027, gates 11am, last race around 5pm. Hanging Rock, 160 South Rock Road, Newham. General admission from $25; umbrellas and mini marquees from $450, picnic boxes from $110.
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When is New Year's Day Races at Hanging Rock?
Fri 1 Jan 2027, 11am.
Where is it?
Hanging Rock Racecourse, Newham, VIC.
How much are tickets?
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Where do I get tickets?
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