Doomben Racecourse, Brisbane

Name: Doomben Racecourse
Address: Nudgee Rd, Brisbane, 4007, Australia
Telephone: +61 7 3268 2171

#644 among attractions in Brisbane

Sport venue, Sport, Racetrack

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Facts and practical information

Doomben Racecourse is a horse racing venue in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is located in the suburb of Ascot, 7 kilometres north of the Brisbane central business district. The Doomben course neighbours another thoroughbred venue called the Eagle Farm Racecourse and can be accessed via car, train or bus. Together with Eagle Farm, these courses are considered the two major racecourses in South East Queensland, and can be seen sharing irrigation systems and some of Brisbane Racings feature events. ()

Opened: 1933 (91 years ago)Coordinates: 27°25'35"S, 153°4'34"E

Address

Nudgee RdAscotBrisbane 4007 Australia

Contact

+61 7 3268 2171

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Day trips

Doomben Racecourse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Toombul, Eagle Farm Racecourse, Portside Wharf, Airport Flyover.

1.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Toombul, Brisbane
38 min walk • Toombul Shopping Centre is a staple of suburban Brisbane, providing a convenient and comprehensive retail experience for locals and visitors alike. Situated in the northeastern part of the city, this shopping hub has been serving the community since its opening in 1967.
0.6 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Horse track
Eagle Farm Racecourse, Brisbane
15 min walk • Eagle Farm Racecourse stands as a premier sporting venue in the bustling city of Brisbane, Australia, renowned for its rich history and thrilling horse racing events. This iconic racecourse, nestled in the suburb of Ascot, is a cornerstone of Queensland's racing...
1.1 miS
Harbor, Piers and boardwalks, Shopping centre
Portside Wharf, Brisbane
28 min walk • Portside Wharf is the international cruise terminal, residential and retail development at Hamilton, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The Wharf is Brisbane's commercial international cruise terminal.
1 miN
Bridge
Airport Flyover, Brisbane
26 min walk • The Airport Flyover is a road bridge over the Southern Cross Way in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The Airport Flyover links the Airport Link toll road with Airport Drive providing direct access to Brisbane Airport terminals.
0.9 miE
Ruins
Allison Engine Testing Stands, Brisbane
22 min walk • Allison Testing Stands is a heritage-listed engine test stand adjacent to 71 Amy Johnson Place, Eagle Farm, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was built c. 1942 by USAAF 81st Air Depot Group and the Allied Works Council. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 5 August 2003.
0.7 miE
Archaeological site
Eagle Farm Women's Prison and Factory Site, Brisbane
19 min walk • Eagle Farm Women's Prison and Factory Site is a heritage-listed archaeological site at 116 Lamington Avenue, Eagle Farm, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It operated between 1829 and 1839 as part of the Moreton Bay penal settlement. It is on the site now part of the Australia TradeCoast, previously the Eagle Farm Airport.
1.1 miSW
Park, Library
Town of Hamilton, Brisbane
29 min walk • The Town of Hamilton is a former local government area of Queensland, Australia, located in north-eastern Brisbane.
1 miNE
Bridge
Charlie Earp Bridge, Brisbane
27 min walk • The Charlie Earp Bridge is a road bridge over the Airport Drive in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. The bridge constructed over the main access road to the Brisbane Airport is less than 1 kilometre from the Gateway Motorway and the Airport Flyover.
1.1 miSW
Library
Hamilton Town Hall, Brisbane
28 min walk • Hamilton Town Hall is a heritage-listed former town hall at 36-42 Racecourse Road, Hamilton, Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Montague Talbot Stanley and built from 1919 to 1920. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register on 6 April 2005.
0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Eagle Farm Racecourse and Ascot railway station, Brisbane
13 min walk • Eagle Farm Racecourse and Ascot Railway station is a heritage-listed pair of racecourse and railway station at 230 Lancaster Road, Ascot, City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was built from 1863 onwards.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Doomben Racecourse?

Nearby attractions include Eagle Farm Racecourse, Brisbane (15 min walk), Eagle Farm Women's Prison and Factory Site, Brisbane (19 min walk), Allison Engine Testing Stands, Brisbane (22 min walk).

How to get to Doomben Racecourse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Doomben Racecourse:

Train

Doomben (10 min walk)
Ascot (21 min walk)

Ferry

Bretts Wharf ferry terminal • Lines: Uqsl-1410 (31 min walk)
Apollo Road Ferry Terminal • Lines: Uqsl-1410 (36 min walk)