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Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival


Join in the fun, fashion and frivolity of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival, one of racing’s revered events and watch Australia’s top racing champions, jockeys and trainers in action...


The Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival is one of Australia’s oldest racing traditions and the highly anticipated Sydney Autumn Racing Carnivalracing carnival will be held in Sydney from 20 March to 24 April this year. One of the key racing venues, prestigious Royal Randwick is only a short taxi ride away from Harbour Rocks Hotel, your ideal Sydney accommodation. Other key racing venues are Rosehill, Warwick Farm and Canterbury racecourse, all easily accessible by public transport.

Join in the fun, fashion and frivolity of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival, one of racing’s revered events and watch Australia’s top racing champions, jockeys and trainers in action. Key carnival days include AAMI Golden Slipper Day on April 3, David Jones Australian Derby Day on April 10, Emirates Doncaster Day on April 17 and Schweppes Sydney Cup Day on April 24.

Fashion is one of the major drawcards at the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival. Head pieces and fascinators feature heavily and compliment dresses that strike the perfect sophisticated balance between race-day chic and fashion-forward flair. Men are suitably dressed for the occasion in tailored suits with collared shirts and ties injecting individuality with bold colours and patterns and capped off by a trilby for the more daring.

After you have enjoyed the excitement and thrill of the Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival, take advantage of your Sydney hotel stay at the Harbour Rocks hotel. Spend your race day winnings at the major shopping precincts in the Sydney CBD showcasing the best of local and international designers. Visit nearby international tourist attractions such as the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and the Rocks Precinct and end your evening wining and dining at one of Sydney many five star restaurants. 

The Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival draws racing enthusiasts, keen punters and an international audience. It is one of the major racing highlights on the Australian thoroughbred calendar so make sure you book your Sydney accommodation early at the Harbour Rocks Hotel to avoid disappointment. Discover more...

The Harbour Rocks Hotel is your idyllic Sydney harbour hotel choice: an intimate four star, 55 room boutique hotel located in the heart of The Rocks, Sydney’s historic precinct, and only a short stroll to Sydney Opera House and MCA.

For the best hotel rates in The Rocks, make your Harbour Rocks Hotel reservation online today, fill out an online enquiry or call us on 1 800 251 210… Our friendly reservations team will be happy to tell you more about our Rocks hotel deals and packages and our heritage-listed property. Enquire today.