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4 tips to plan the best day at Rosehill racecourse

Are you planning to head to Rosehill racecourse but aren’t sure what you need to do? Let us help you! Our four tips will help you have the best day at Rosehill, including guidance on where to eat and how to get there. 

Check what events are happening 

Before you decide when to visit Rosehill racecourse, you will want to check to see what events are happening. Rosehill is home to many faces every year, and the Sydney Everest Carnival, which runs from September to November. The Carnival not only hosts an array of races, but also other events that allow you to kick back, relax, and even enjoy some live DJ sets. You can check Rosehill’s website directly for their upcoming races and events to help you decide when you want to visit. 

Plan your journey 

When heading to a race at Rosehill, you need to consider how you will get there, allowing extra time on popular race days. Check where the race you want to see is being held and plan to drive or make use of public transport. There is a members coach service which will take you between racehorse venues, or you can purchase parking passes if you are a member. These parking passes can be purchased for annual or daily use, and provide you with priority access to parking. 


When heading to Rosehill Gardens, you can catch the light rail L4 from Westmead/Carlingford to Rosehill Gardens. You can also use the 920 bus route or tacos. There is also general admission parking if you are not a member, but we recommend arriving early for this to avoid disappointment. 


You can use the light rail for Royal Randwick too, using the L2 circular quay or the L3 Circular Quay. There are plenty of bus routes too, including the 339, 373, 374, 376, and 377. Taxis and parking are also an option, but there are limited parking spaces so you will want to arrive early to avoid disappointment. 


Canterbury Park is a little tricker to access on public transport, with two options available. You can take the M1 metro to Sydenham Station and swap to the SW3 bus to Canterbury Station, or take the T2 train to Ashfield Station before catching the 491 Bus from Brown Street to King Street at Frederick Street. Both of these options involve a walk to the racecourse after your train and bus journeys. 


Warwick Farm is accessed by the T2, T3, and T5 trains and bus routes 802, 808, 827, 854, and 901. There are both members' and owners' parking and a separate general admission parking lot that you can use. 

Check the dress code 

Like other racecourses, Rosehill has a dress code that you need to follow. The dress code varies slightly depending if you are a member and where you are watching the races. It is important that you familiarise yourself with the dress code beforehand to avoid any issues when you arrive, after all, you don’t want to be turned away! We have summarised the dress codes below, but make sure you check Rosehill’s website before setting off. 

Gentleman 


  • Members - should wear tailored pants, a collar shirt with tie, jacket or blazer, and dress shoes. You cannot wear torn or ripped clothing, jeans or denim, joggers, sports shoes, sandals, parkas, tracksuits, peaked caps, or football jerseys 
  • Members relaxed - can wear neat and tidy pants with jackets and ties optional. You should avoid untailored slacks, torn or ripped clothing, parkas or windbreakers, beanies, pullovers or cardigans 
  • Dining smart casual - includes a tucked collared shirt and tie, with trousers or slacks and dress shoes. The following is not permitted: denim or jeans, fancy dress, tattered shoes or clothes, sneakers, or thongs, and offensive attire 
  • General admission - there is no formal dress code, but a smart dress is recommended, avoiding fancy dress, tattered shoes or clothing, thongs, or offensive attire 

Ladies 


  • Members - should avoid jeans or any denim, untailored pants, leggings worn as pants, parkas, duffle coats, ripped clothing, and garments that show midriff 
  • Members relaxed - should maintain a suitable standard, avoiding joggers, sports shoes, thongs, slippers, playsuits, garments that show midriff, leggings, and parkas 
  • Dining smart casual - raceday attire, with heels optional. Sneakers, thongs, fancy dress, denim, and offensive attire are not allowed 
  • General admission - there is no formal dress code, but you should dress smartly, avoiding tattered clothing or shoes, thongs, fancy dress, or offensive clothing 


Consider dinner reservations 

If you are planning to spend your day at Rosehill racecourse, we recommend making dinner reservations to avoid disappointment. You can choose to eat at Rosehill Gardens or Royal Randwick, with something to suit every taste and budget: 

Rosehill Gardens 


  • General admission - offers Running Rails Grill and a premium dining experience 
  • Members’ reserve areas - include Palms Brasserie, Tulloch cafe and bar, TJ’s Champagne bar, and Birdcage cafe 

Royal Randwick 


  • General admission - includes Kengsinton room and Happy Clapper bar 
  • General admission (carnival) - boasts a range of options including Mexican tacos, Peacock lounge, Tote house, Moet and Chandon vending machine
  • Members' reserve areas - include the Stables, Official Stand, Oaks Cafe, and Carbine Cafe 
  • Members reserve (carnival) - includes Whispering Angel garden bar, Mr Black Airstream, Aperol Oasis, and Petaluma Wine bars 

You can also access premium dining experiences here, but they must be booked in advance. 

Buy your tickets 

When you are ready, you can book your tickets in advance. We strongly recommend booking your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. Booking tickets online is easy and allows you to book based on the venue and race. When booking, you can choose to book for large groups, add lunch packages, or just book for yourself. The tickets are easy to secure and arrive digitally, making it easy to retrieve them and gain access to the races. 

Plan your day at Rosehill racecourse today 

Now that you know what to do, it is time to sit down and plan your journey. Consider all of the tips we have provided today to ensure you book your tickets for the best race. When deciding which race you want to see, we recommend checking out Ladbrokes. They have details of all upcoming races at Rosehill, including betting odds to help you have the best day at Rosehill racecourse.

author

Chris Bates


Sunday, August 31, 2025
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