Epsom Day at Sydney Spring Carnival

Overview

Sydney's pretty damn great at the whole spring season. First (and obviously), the weather gets delightfully warmer. Then, the city's spring racing carnival gets everyone out and about, clinking glasses and wearing novelty hats.

The annual extravaganza that is Epsom Day combines the best of spring benefits, with the added bonus of falling on a long weekend. Horses speed around a track, punters try their luck, and guests enjoys an array of fashion, hospitality and entertainment, safe in the knowledge that the return to work is still two days away.

This year's on-course antics include a Möet & Chandon pop-up bar for Australian Turf Club members, if ever you needed an incentive to join. For those torn between Bondi Beach and Royal Randwick this long weekend, the former comes to the latter with the launch of The Bucket List Beach Club Marquee, bringing the best of Bondi’s iconic beach bar trackside.

Plus, if you're a sports lover, prepare for your trip to the races to get even better. NRL grand final ticketholders, NRL club members and ANZ Stadium members receive free entry to the track, and the AFL grand final will be broadcast live. Now that's how you make the most of a three-day break.