The Bega Cup
29-30 JANUARY 2022
BEGA CUP's HUGE WEEK OF RACING
Join us for the Bega Cup, where country racing meets pristine coast. On Jan 29th & 30th 2022, the Sapphire Coast plays host to the Bega Cup, a huge weekend of racing at the beautiful Sapphire Coast Turf Club with over half a million dollars of prize money on offer, over two full days.
As well as the coastal culture, the Bega Cup features top horses and jockeys from all over the state, Fashions on the Field, Saturday night Calcutta, reserved seating packages and free buses to and from the track to the neighbouring towns of Bega, Tathra, Eden, Pambula, Merimbula and Tura Beach.
Click here to visit Sapphire Coast Turf Club and find out more
To make your Bega Cup weekend even more memorable, why not stay an extra day or two and experience even more of the Sapphire Coast. Read on for more inspiration.
Things to do while you're not at the track
PICK A FAVOURITE ON THE OYSTER TRAIL
The Sapphire Coast is home to some of the
best oysters in Australia with millions harvested from our 5 pristine estuaries each year. Enjoy them in our local eateries, visit the oyster growers at their "farm gates" or travel the
oyster trail to savour it all.
AROUND THE OUTSIDE
After all that colour, movement and roaring crowds at the track, why not take some time to immerse yourself in nature. Zoom down a twisting mountain bike trail, find your dream beach, secret fishing spot and perfect wave. Or pick a path for a self-guided day trip in a national park.
EAT AND DRINK LIKE A CHAMPION
Savour the southern in unique dining settings like an ocean-view aquarium restaurant, a heritage cottage in historic Pambula, a famous hotel overlooking the ocean and a working oyster farm with some of the most pure and delicious oysters in Australia. Or indulge in some fresh fish and chips at the beach as the sun goes down.
SPEND YOUR WINNINGS IN OUR COASTAL TOWNS AND MARKETS
Spend your winnings on a bit of retail therapy. All of our
towns and villages are home to bespoke shops, art galleries, and more, all showcasing the best of local talent. Or for some real homemade & home grown, check out
our local markets and see what's on while you're here.
WHERE TO HIT THE HAY
From beachfront resorts to wilderness campsites and everywhere in between, we've got perfect
race weekend accommodation
to suit all tastes and budgets. Including the kids and the pets.
MORE RACING, FESTIVALS & EVENTS
The Sapphire Coast has so much to offer and in addition to our pristine nature and coast, there's a huge variety of events, festivals and yes, more racing, on during the year. Major events coming up in Autumn 2022 include SCULPTURE Bermagui, EAT Festival and more.
Sapphire Coast Stories
SEE AND do
Immerse yourself in nature with one of our guides, zoom down a twisting mountain bike trail, find your dream beach, secret fishing spot, hidden cove or perfect wave. Make the most of the Sapphire Coast.
