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CURRIE, KING ISLAND TAS
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King Island Racing Club

⭐⭐⭐⭐½4.9/5 (11 reviews)
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Type
Horse racing (harness + gallops)
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Season
Typically January meetings
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Setting
King Island · Bass Strait
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Recognition
Best country racecourse (TAS)
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Where
Racecourse Rd · Currie TAS
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Rating
4.9 / 5 (11 reviews)

About King Island Racing Club

King Island Racing Club is a horse racing club based at Racecourse Road in Currie on King Island, the remote island in Bass Strait between Tasmania and Victoria. The club conducts combined harness racing and thoroughbred (gallops) race meetings — typically four meetings per season run in partnership with Tasracing, historically scheduled in January. The course has been recognised as the best country racecourse in Tasmania, and the remote island setting makes a race day here a genuinely unusual experience — visitors often make the trip a mini island adventure, pairing it with King Island's renowned dairy produce, beef and coastline. It is one of the most distinctive racing venues in Australia.

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The race club & events

  • Combined formatRace meetings feature both harness racing and thoroughbred gallops on the same day, making for a full program of island racing.
  • SeasonTypically four meetings per season conducted in January, in partnership with Tasracing. Check the Tasracing website or King Island Racing Club for the current season schedule.
  • The settingThe Currie racecourse sits on King Island, accessible by light aircraft (Rex Regional) from Melbourne or Burnie/Wynyard. The island adds genuine adventure to the day.
  • AccoladesRecognised as Tasmania's best country racecourse — a significant honour for a small volunteer-run club on a remote island.

Good to know

  • Getting to King IslandKing Island is accessible by light aircraft from Melbourne Essendon and Burnie/Wynyard. Book flights and accommodation well in advance around race meetings.
  • Not a motorsport circuitDespite the name, this is a horse racing venue — harness and thoroughbred racing, not car or motorcycle motorsport.
  • Race datesMeetings are typically held in January but can vary. Confirm the current season calendar via Tasracing (tasracing.com.au) or the club directly before planning a trip.
  • The island experienceMake the most of the trip — King Island is famous for its dairy (cream, cheese, butter), King Island beef, and spectacular coastline including Calcified Forest and Cape Wickham lighthouse.

FAQ

Is this a horse racing club or a motorsport circuit?
King Island Racing Club is a horse racing club — it conducts harness racing and thoroughbred (gallops) meetings. It is not a car or motorcycle motorsport venue.
When are race meetings held?
Typically four meetings per season, usually in January, in partnership with Tasracing. Check the Tasracing website for the current season schedule before planning travel.
How do you get to King Island?
King Island is accessible by light aircraft from Melbourne Essendon Airport and from Burnie/Wynyard in Tasmania. Book well in advance around race meetings, as flights and accommodation are limited.
What makes this venue special?
The combination of a well-regarded, volunteer-run racecourse, a remote Bass Strait island setting, and King Island's famous food and scenery makes a race day here one of the most distinctive in Australia.

Quick facts

  • TypeHorse racing club
  • RacingHarness + thoroughbred gallops
  • Season~4 meetings · typically January
  • AreaCurrie, King Island TAS
  • Rating4.9 / 5 (11 reviews)

Contact Information

Phone
+61 428 635 644
Address
Racecourse Rd, Currie TAS 7256, King Island

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