Randwick, where world-class sport meets style

When racing season rolls around, Randwickis the only place to be – with punters, fashionistas and A-listers flocking toSydney’s first and most famous horseracing destination, Royal Randwick.It’s the place where sport, style and culture unite, and it shines mostbrightly on Melbourne Cup Day.

The multi-million dollar venue is asbeautiful as it is impressive. As well as hosting trackside parties and liveracing, it’s home to the largest LED screen this side of the equator, so theaudience can feel even closer to the action. It also boasts over 30 bars andrestaurants, member marquees and top-notch facilities. With the bar set high,it’s no surprise it’s the venue chosen to host Sydney’s richest horse race, the$4 million Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

Along with attracting the jet set duringthe autumn and spring racing carnivals, Randwick is a vibrant suburb thatlocals don’t ever really need toleave. It’s bordered by beaches and the sprawling Centennial Park,and the area in between is a hive of activity – think cinemas, shoppingcentres, pubs, wine bars and The Spot in the centre of it all.

After betting big on the thoroughbreds,revellers spill into the range of restaurants lining the streets, such as TheCookhouse, The Spanish Fly, Corner 75 and Jimbaran Restaurant. Then, they sipand dance the night away at the likes of Li’l Darlin, Randi Wix or the Coachand Horse Hotel, depending on the vibe they’re looking for.

The social scene aside, Randwick has someof the city’s best educational and medical institutions, including theUniversity of New South Wales, Prince of Wales Hospital, The Royal Hospital forWomen and Sydney Children’s Hospital. For families, there are several primaryand high schools to choose from, plus plenty of parks and playgrounds.

Now, that’sa suburb that combines culture with convenience.

Explore all of what Randwick has to offer here.