Horse racing holds a very special place in the hearts of Victorians, South Australia’n’s and the Western District in particular, as the number of people in Warrnambool double during the world renowned May Racing Carnival. People flock in droves to Warrnambool to share in the excitement of the action and the social spectacle that this marvellous event creates.
— Warrnambool City Council
 
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Wine & Dine

Your raceday experience isn’t complete without excellent regional food and wine. After spending a day at the races to visit a local bar, winery or restaurant is the next step on the agenda. Explore

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Relax

The idyllic town of Port Fairy is only a 20 minute drive from the Warrnambool Racecourse. A popular resting place for the Warrnambool May Carnival. The main street comes alive every morning with the Warrnambool Standard being the ‘go to’ local paper to read while drinking a coffee.

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Discover the Wild Coastline

With a number of beach walks and activities to keep the kids busy, #thebool beaches are famous for a number of activities during all seasons. As the warmer months are windswept aside for the cool change and wild shores of winter approach, you might even be blessed enough to enjoy the start of the Whale Trail.

Grand Annual Steeplechase-winning trainers Frank and Kevin Conheady have been involved with horses for years.
— Tim Auld - The Standard Newspaper