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Horse Riding

Kembla Grange Racecourse

πŸ“ Kembla Grange, NSW

β˜…4.1(116 Google reviews)

Kembla Grange Racecourse hosts race days in the Illawarra region south of Wollongong. The Ken Brown Dining Room sits elevated above the finish line with grandstand views, and multiple dining packages are available for groups.

βœ“ Premium diningβœ“ Live racingβœ“ Elevated finish-line viewsβœ“ Group friendlyβœ“ Annual events
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Glen Whitley

I attended the Gong Race Day with my son and son in law. We purchased the premium dining with drinks package in the dining room. We had a great day.

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with older children who enjoy the spectacle of live horse racing, especially when paired with a premium dining package in the Ken Brown Dining Room. The open grounds work for a relaxed outing during major events.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Ken Brown Dining Room overlooks the finish line β€” book early for race days
⏰Check the event calendar for non-racing events like expos held on the grounds
🎟️Ample parking on site makes arrival straightforward for groups
πŸš—Premium dining packages offer three-course meals with grandstand viewing

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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116 Google reviews

Dining room experience45%
Race day atmosphere35%
Entry and organisation20%
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Glen Whitley

4 months ago

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β€œI attended the Gong Race Day with my son and son in law. We purchased the premium dining with drinks package in the dining room. We had a great day.”

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William Bynen

9 months ago

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β€œWent here last Saturday for the caravan and camping show, they had a good selection of caravans and campers plus accessories for camping or 4wds .they had 3 eateries to choose from”

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Chris B

3 years ago

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β€œSeated in the members dining area and couldn't have been happier with the experience. Food was delicious and staff were attentive and friendly. We will be returning.”

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Ninny

2 months ago

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β€œWent to the Gong Race Event at Kembla Grange Racecourse Yesterday Saturday 23rd November 2024. They have been running this event for years. There was no PLAN in place on the morning of entry where ppl would line up for prepaid tickets. Members or Horse Owners. The staff were lovely but had no idea what they were doing or how they should be running the opening of the gates at 11am. Between the security staff & the track staff they were all just fumbling along with each other as far as any plan that had been explained to them. They should have been briefed earlier in the morning as a group of what the operation looked like for the morning & guidelines on ticket structures per punters access levels. The management are to blame for their poor staff being flustered & coming across as unprofessional as they had no idea. The grounds were looking spectacular. The wait staff were lovely & very helpful. Even to the point that I purchased most of the Veuve Cliquot that they sent a young man around to various establishments in the region to purchase more stock. Which I thought was top customer service. The food was generous. There were a few heating issues but once pointed out to staff everything returned hot. Also there were lots of staff who weren’t aware of the location of different promotions & their location on the day. Overall we had a fabulous day with family & friends. Here’s to a better run tight ship from management in 2025 πŸ₯‚πŸ‘—πŸŽ Foot note. The FOTF needs to include A Best Dressed ppl vote award picked by the punters. This would make the addition of this event more equitable for the ladies who don’t travel around all of NSW race meets to compete in these events. The cost is not an opportunity for every lady to be able to purchase millinery finery πŸ‘’πŸŽ©πŸ†β€

Reviews from Google

Overview

Kembla Grange Racecourse is the Illawarra's main thoroughbred racing venue, drawing families for signature events like the Gong Race Day. The Ken Brown Dining Room provides elevated views directly over the finish line with three-course menus and attentive service. The grounds also host non-racing events including caravan and camping expos. Ample parking and pleasant open spaces make it manageable for groups.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Tuesday08:00 – 16:00
Wednesday08:00 – 16:00
Thursday08:00 – 16:00
Friday08:00 – 16:00
Saturday08:00 – 16:00

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