For General Admission visitors, we recommend bringing a chair or picnic blanket, particularly during our busiest sessions:

• Anne Symes Derby Saturday at 12:30pm

• Silver & Gold Tour Finals Sunday afternoon

During these times, the Gold Marquee will be closed for ticketed hospitality events, meaning seating inside the marquee and the Watch & Graze couches are reserved exclusively for guests who have purchased those hospitality add-ons.

While there are some seats and beanbags available around the Grass Arenas, they fill quickly on the weekend, so bringing your own seating ensures you’ll be comfortable throughout the afternoon.

General Admission guests are welcome to bring a picnic (please note: no BYO alcohol), and there will be plenty of food trucks and bars operating onsite.

General Admission is relaxed and casual - come as you are and enjoy the day.

If you’re attending one of our ticketed hospitality events, each experience has its own suggested dress code. You’ll find specific details under the individual event listings.

Takapoto Estate is conveniently located on Finlay Road, Maungatautari, just 25 minutes from central Cambridge.

Once you turn onto Finlay Road, follow the signs to the Takapoto Estate entrance on your left (at the bottom of the hill). Note that horse trucks and floats will use the next entrance along.

Showjumping is an exhilarating sport, and you don't need to be an expert to enjoy it. The main objective is simple: the winner is the one who navigates the course, keeping those rails up in the shortest time possible. If you're interested in more detailed rules, you can find them here.

Refreshments are scattered around Takapoto Estate, offering coffee, cocktails, wine, beer, and cafe cabinet food. A trade village awaits exploration, and parking is stress-free with ample space available.

Yes! Livestream by ClipMyHorse.tv, free on the Equipe App here.

Subscription required for replays.

Please be prudent and beware of imitators on Facebook.

Start lists and results will be available via the Equipe App here.

Unfortunately, we can't allow you to bring your dog onto the premises. While we love our furry friends, our policy is in place to maintain a safe and comfortable environment for all our guests. Service dogs are an exception to this policy and are welcome to accompany individuals that need assistance with accessibility. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us create an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Under no circumstances can you bring your own alcohol onto our licensed areas. This policy is in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all our patrons and to comply with local laws and regulations.

We run as a cashless show, you will only be able to pay for things using Eftpos or a Credit Card.

If you’re on the One NZ (Vodafone) network you may experience connectivity issues at Takapoto Estate. This issue only affects the One NZ network.

For this reason, if you are on One NZ, it’s a good idea to download any event tickets before you arrive so we can grant you swift entry.

Please visit our dedicated Riders Info page for all relevant information for Riders.

The Takapoto Classic is managed in partnership with our PR team, who oversee all accredited media and official event photography. Any professional or commercial photography (including the sale of images) is limited to approved photographers only.

Guests are welcome to take casual, non-commercial photos and videos from ringside areas. We simply ask that you remain outside the competition arenas and respect all signage and steward directions.