About Oakbank Racecourse
Oakbank Racecourse is a historic horse racing venue located in Oakbank in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia, about 33 km east of Adelaide. Established in 1876, it is one of Australia's oldest racecourses and is best known for its annual Easter Racing Carnival. Set in a scenic rural valley, the grass track is famous for its picnic racing atmosphere and long association with jumps racing.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a grassed country racecourse set in the Onkaparinga Valley surrounded by Adelaide Hills countryside. The venue features a turf track, grandstand, betting ring, licensed bars and food outlets, and large grassed picnic areas where visitors can bring rugs and picnic setups on race days. On event days the course hosts horse racing, family entertainment, fashion events and social gatherings. Outside scheduled race meetings the course is generally not open for casual sightseeing.
Key highlights
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Historic Easter Racing Carnival held annually over Easter weekend
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One of Australia's oldest racecourses, operating since 1876
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Traditional picnic racing atmosphere with BYO picnic areas
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Scenic Adelaide Hills setting in the Onkaparinga Valley
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Home to the former Great Eastern Steeplechase and Harry D. Young Hurdle
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Family-friendly event days with fashion, food and entertainment