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Riverton
Riverton racecourse is home to the Riverton Racing Club and is situated an easy 25 minutes drive south west of Invercargill and races four times a year. The track is spacious with a long finishing straight which enables all runners to have 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.
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Course Info
Open/closeAccommodation: The Club has recently purchased adjacent land and subdivided this into lifestyle blocks which are currently on the market. They offer unobstructed views of Foveaux Strait and the Longwood and Takitimu Mountains.
Featured meeting
Famous Riverton Easter Races – April 2013
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.
Feature Races:
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Riverton Cup
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Fillies & Mares 1600m
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Gallop South Derby
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PGG Wrightson Southern Champion Hack
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Mini Marquees - $350 per package
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Private Marquee sites available
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Call 03 2348 614 for further details.