The Hawkesbury racing pioneers fashioned a racecourse from 200 acres of virgin bushland in 1865, which led to the inaugural race meeting being conducted on the course in 1871. The racecourse has been in continuous use for over one hundred forty-five years.
Surrounded by wide open spaces, a backdrop of the glorious Blue Mountains and the history of a well established racing venue, Hawkesbury Race Club is the perfect location for your event.
Approximately a one hour drive from Sydney and the gateway to the magnificent Blue Mountains, the Hawkesbury is one of Australia's oldest settlements, first explored by Governor Phillip in 1789.
We are a NSW provincial club and hold 25 race meetings per year, with Clarendon Train Station on our doorstep and ample free parking its an excellent venue to enjoy.
Hawkesbury Race Club can cater for your event, whether it is a conference, convention, meeting or wedding reception. We offer a 4 star Motel which includes 30 luxuriously appointed rooms. You can be assured our dedicated function team, will provide the best care and attention to your event.