Cessnock Racing Track

A visit to Cessnock Racecourse is often described by locals as “country racing close to the city”. Located in the picturesque Hunter Region, the track is around a two-hour drive north of Sydney and approximately 45 minutes from Newcastle.

The circuit has a largely curved layout with a circumference of 1,800m. This design can suit strong finishers, particularly as runners turn into the mostly downhill 300m home straight.

Cessnock Racecourse is owned by the Newcastle Jockey Club and is also known as the Wine Country Race Club. Despite this ownership, the venue retains its own distinct identity, highlighted by the vintage-style members’ stand that overlooks the mounting yard.