Addington Raceway
Addington Raceway
4.5
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Addington Raceway is the home of the New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club, Spectators Bar and Bistro, the Christchurch Casino NZ Trotting Cup and one of Christchurch's leading event & conference centres. From school balls, to meetings, to weddings, trade shows and and corporate conferences our Events Centre covers it all. We host free to attend Harness Racing Meetings every week and on the second Tuesday in November we also play host to New Zealand's biggest race day, Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup Day. With over 25,000 people on course this is a social event not to be missed. Addington Raceway - we're truly diverse, with something for everyone!
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Anth B
Maroochydore, Australia310 contributions
Oct 2019
Went to the public bar downstairs -Spectators- not a bad little place with some decent beers and food. It has a nice spot outside. The function rooms up the top of the buliding are really excellent and work a visit if you have a bit more money to spend.
Written 27 October 2019
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Hi, so glad you enjoyed your day at the dogs and look forward to you coming back again :)
Written 28 October 2019
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milliesmum2016
Christchurch, New Zealand1,770 contributions
Sept 2018
A Day at the races is always fun.
The food at the raceway is mediocre; catering for masses, I guess.There is masses of free parking here and a large indoor arena which is used for concerts as well as concerts and cultural events.
The food at the raceway is mediocre; catering for masses, I guess.There is masses of free parking here and a large indoor arena which is used for concerts as well as concerts and cultural events.
Written 14 August 2019
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Thank you for your kind review. I'm glad you always have fun. Can you please let me know where you ate. We would love to turn mediocre into amazing!
Written 15 August 2019
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kiwi353
Christchurch, New Zealand167 contributions
Dec 2018 • Business
Its that time of year when all the girls get dressed to the nines and the boys make fools of themselves, and doing it at the raceway does not make any difference! The venue however and the night at the races would have done the Marx Brothers proud. The catering was very well organised and the Christmas Fare was excellent, oysters and ham in abundance.
The bar was well managed too as they shut up the free bar just as the bar boys started to play up on the company, when the bar closed it slowed them down. They had a live band doing the old and the new covers which was pretty good, the night was highly recommended to the point I will be back in January with the rellies from overseas to have another go at picking a winner. Great Night
The bar was well managed too as they shut up the free bar just as the bar boys started to play up on the company, when the bar closed it slowed them down. They had a live band doing the old and the new covers which was pretty good, the night was highly recommended to the point I will be back in January with the rellies from overseas to have another go at picking a winner. Great Night
Written 10 December 2018
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Hi,
Thankyou very much for your review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. See you again in January.
From Addington Raceway & Events Centre
Written 11 December 2018
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BarbaraWithington
Millers Flat, New Zealand43 contributions
May 2017 • Business
400 women really enjoyed three days of Women's Institute AGM at this venue this week. Big screens and a camera meant everyone could see and hear what was happening. Staff very cooperative to our needs and went out of their way to make it great. Two restaurants on site meant people did not struggle to find lunches or dinners before or during the meeting sessions. Thanks Raymond and crew.
Written 2 June 2017
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Thank you very much for your wonderful review, it is much appreciated!
Addington Raceway & Events Centre
Written 12 February 2018
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Ian R
16 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
Stopped in for lunch at the restarunt and found food good yhe giamt berger the served was 200 mm across a meal on its own mice out look the thai pumpkin soup well spiced and service was good
Written 25 May 2017
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Hi Ian,
Thankyou very much for your review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your expierence with us. We hope to see you again soon!
From the Spectators Team!
Written 28 May 2017
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Graemejs2014
Faro, Portugal45 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
Came here before going to the Crusaders game at the stadium next door and was certainly worth it . Had a light meal and bottle of wine , in relative comfort considering there was a big game starting soon
Lots of space and the staff were great
Lots of space and the staff were great
Written 25 March 2017
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Hi Graemejs2014, Thank you for your review. We appreciate the feedback at Addington Raceway.
Written 26 March 2017
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