Parking Near Ellerslie Racecourse, Greenlane
Where Can I Park for Ellerslie Racecourse?
Raceday parking is free, with unrestricted parking in the infield. Use 16 Derby Downs Place, Ellerslie, then drive through the tunnel and continue along the road to the relocated raceday car park. If you prefer rail, Greenlane railway station is 480 m away, a 7-minute walk from the venue.
- Address
- The Birdcage
- Closest listed space
- Convenient 24/7 Parking in Greenlane, Auckland, 880 m (11 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Greenlane railway station, 480 m (7 min walk)
Parking Near Greenlane
A stadium bowl seen from the stands Photo: Pexels / Görkem Cetinkaya
Event-Day Parking at Ellerslie Racecourse
Raceday parking at Ellerslie is free, with unrestricted car parking located in the infield (aucklandracing.co.nz). The venue’s current access instruction is to use 16 Derby Downs Place, Ellerslie, for the relocated raceday car park (aucklandracing.co.nz).
Event guests should enter at 16 Derby Downs Place, drive through the tunnel and continue along the road to the car park (ellerslieevents.co.nz). On-site parking is also free at both Auckland Thoroughbred Racing courses, although some car parks require a pass or permit (aucklandracing.co.nz).
Parksy Spaces Near Ellerslie Racecourse
The nearest Parksy choice is a 24/7 parking space in Greenlane, 880 m from the venue, priced at $6 an hour. A secure space at 5-9 Clonbern Road in Remuera sits 1.0 km away and costs $3 an hour.
For a full-day booking, the undercover Greenlane space is 1.4 km away at $0.70 a day. These walks leave a practical buffer after a show or match, when the infield queues are busiest.
Street Restrictions Around the Venue
Access for event parking is directed through 16 Derby Downs Place rather than the former Southern Motorway car park, with the raceday location change published by Auckland Thoroughbred Racing (aucklandracing.co.nz). The event access route continues through the tunnel to the car park (ellerslieevents.co.nz).
Some on-site car parks require a pass or permit, while accessible parking and access are available (aucklandracing.co.nz). Drivers attending a busy raceday should follow the signed event entrance and avoid treating permit areas as general parking.
Rail and Walking Access Near Ellerslie
Greenlane railway station is the nearest station, 480 m from the venue, with a 7-minute walk. Rail is a useful alternative for racegoers who would rather avoid the event-day approach to the car park.
The venue is in Remuera, near Greenlane, at The Birdcage. Greenlane centre is 740 m away, placing nearby shops and transport connections within walking distance before or after an event.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Ellerslie Racecourse?
Raceday parking is free, with unrestricted parking in the infield. Use 16 Derby Downs Place, Ellerslie, then drive through the tunnel and continue along the road to the relocated raceday car park. If you prefer rail, Greenlane railway station is 480 m away, a 7-minute walk from the venue.
Is Parking Free on Raceday?
Yes. Raceday parking is free, with unrestricted car parking located in the infield. On-site parking is also free at both Auckland Thoroughbred Racing courses, although some car parks require a pass or permit. Drivers should avoid treating permit areas as general parking.
Where Is the Event Parking Entrance?
Use 16 Derby Downs Place, Ellerslie, for the relocated raceday car park. Event guests should enter there, drive through the tunnel and continue along the road to the car park. Access is directed through this entrance rather than the former Southern Motorway car park.
What Are the Nearest Paid Parking Options?
The nearest Parksy choice is a 24/7 parking space in Greenlane, 880 m from the venue, priced at $6 an hour. A secure space at 5-9 Clonbern Road in Remuera is 1.0 km away and costs $3 an hour. An undercover Greenlane space is 1.4 km away at $0.70 a day.
Can I Take the Train to the Venue?
Greenlane railway station is the nearest station, 480 m from the venue, with a 7-minute walk. Rail is a useful alternative for racegoers who would rather avoid the event-day approach to the car park. Greenlane centre is 740 m away, with nearby shops and transport connections within walking distance.
Is Accessible Parking Available?
Accessible parking and access are available. Some on-site car parks require a pass or permit, so drivers attending a busy raceday should follow the signed event entrance and avoid treating permit areas as general parking. The event parking route continues through the tunnel to the car park.
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