Welcome to the official website for the Brunette Races held in June of every year.  The Brunette Races are hosted by the ABC Amateur Race Club, a community group that celebrates 100 years in 2010! 

The races are held at the ABC Amateur Race Club race track, located on Brunette Downs Station, which is situated on the Barkly Tablelands, Northern Territory , Australia.  Now in their 99th year, the races are Australia's best kept outback secret!  Four days of non stop outback fun and entertainment, the Brunette Races is an event not to be missed. 

Located 135kms north of the Barkly Homestead, the Races are the biggest event on the Barkly Tablelands Social Calendar and attract visitors from all around Australia.

Why not come and see for yourself what all the fuss is about?

With the constant upgrading of camping facilities and increases in prize money,  this year promises to be the biggest and best yet!  So browse our website and see what we are all about!

The 2009 Event Program is now available.

Click here for your copy

Also available are nomination forms.

Campdraft Nomination Form  Click Here

Gymkhana Nomination Form  Click Here

Rodeo Nominations Form  Click Here

Four days packed with great country fun.  Everyone is welcome, bring the camping gear, some warm clothes and don't forget your races outfit!

There are a great range of events to suit all ages and participation levels.  As well as the standard program of racing, campdraft, rodeo and gymkhana; there is Bronco Branding which demonstrates the traditional method of handling cattle before there were established stock yards on stations.  The kids always enjoy their Fancy Dress party, and for the bigger kids there is the very popular iron man and women events known as the "Battle of the Barkly". 

Free camping is available, and a bar and canteen operate over the whole event.  So, where ever you are, make tracks to the Brunette Races this June. 

Directions:

From the Barkly Homestead NT, turn north along the Tablelands Highway (follow the signs to Borooloola), 130km, then look for the signed turn-off to the right.

From the Hi-Way Inn, Daly Waters NT, turn east (again following the signs to Borooloola), 270km to Cape Crawford, then turn right onto the Tableland Highway.  Drive approx. 260km then watch for the signed turn-off to the left.