Darwin Turf Club
Dick Ward Drive
Darwin NT 0820
Australia
Trackside events in a tropical setting
The Darwin Turf Club is a versatile event venue in Fannie Bay, around five minutes from Darwin’s CBD and close to the Darwin Convention Centre and Waterfront Precinct. Home of the Great Northern Darwin Cup and the Darwin Cup Carnival, the Club offers a mix of contemporary indoor venues and expansive outdoor spaces, supported by an experienced events team, fresh seasonal catering, and modern audiovisual capability.
Key features:
- Flexible venue options: six function areas catering for 10 to 1,000 guests, plus large outdoor event spaces
- Grandstand (opened 2020): fully accessible, premium venue option with modern facilities and trackside outlook
- Pavilion: full-length glass trackside frontage with private verandah, ideal for exhibitions, awards nights and gala events
- Wood Lounge and Committee Room: intimate spaces suited to corporate launches, networking events and private functions
- Silks Darwin: additional event spaces on-site, with track views and flexible indoor or open-air options
- Outdoor spaces: expansive lawns and centre field locations that can be configured for large-scale events and brand activations
- Catering: fresh, seasonal menus and themed options delivered by the Club’s culinary team
- Event-ready amenities: audiovisual services available across spaces, plus free parking with coach access
A unique Darwin venue combining trackside atmosphere, flexible spaces, strong catering and easy access for business events of all sizes.
- Activities & Touring details
- TypeSports and Recreation Facilities
- Meeting Venue details
- TypeOther
Area (m2)
Theatre
Cabaret
Banquet
Cocktail
Grandstand Ground Floor 378
n/a
n/a
n/a
120
Grandstand Level One 618
250
160
250
250
Grandstand Level Two 470
300
200
300
250
Grandstand Corporate Suite 76
30
24
30
40
TAB Pavilion 1250
500
360
500
500
Wood Lounge 90
68
54
80
80
Committee Room 76
n/a
n/a
n/a
70
Silks Private Function Room 361
100
96
50
120
Sillks Rooftop 480
n/a
n/a
220
250
Silks Deck 140
n/a
n/a
n/a
40
Outdoor Trackside 6000
Outdoor Centrefield 10000
*Capacities are subject to final event requirements
- Food & Beverage details
- TypeRestaurants, Bars & CafesDining ExperiencesOffsite venue
Area (m2)
Buffet
Plated
Cocktail
Grandstand Ground Floor 378
n/a
n/a
120
Grandstand Level One 618
200
250
250
Grandstand Level Two 470
250
300
250
Grandstand Corporate Suite 76
30
30
40
TAB Pavilion 1250
450
500
500
Wood Lounge 90
68
80
80
Committee Room 76
n/a
n/a
70
Silks Private Function Room 361
120
50
120
Sillks Rooftop 480
200
220
250
Silks Deck 140
n/a
n/a
40
Outdoor Trackside 6000
Outdoor Centrefield 10000
*Capacities are subject to final event requirements.

