What began in 1951 as a single street race has grown into New Zealand’s largest motorcycle race event: two 2-day circuit rounds at Taupo and Manfeild that lead into the series finale on Boxing Day at Cemetery Circuit in Whanganui, now celebrating its 75th year.
Cemetery Circuit is one of the last remaining street circuits anywhere, and the closeness of the crowd to the action combined with a tight, unforgiving course, delivers a kind of racing no purpose-built track can match. For 75 years it’s been the proving ground for New Zealand’s best, and the stage where international champions have made their name. 2026 continues that tradition, with riders from the United Kingdom, USA and Australia crossing the world to take on NZ’s best on the anniversary of the race that started it all.
Come and be part of the history. Experience a real New Zealand Boxing Day, the 75th running of Cemetery Circuit.
Tickets available from iTICKET.co.nz
Booking and transaction fees apply. Full details will be available on final checkout page prior to payment.
$30 AVAILABLE UP UNTIL 31ST OCTOBER
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Adult/Youth, limited to 100. Available until Dec 25th or until sold out.
The best seats in the house at the railway crossing on Heads Road, big screen directly opposite, tiered seating, toilets and a free programme.
Limited parking (Taupo Quay entrance-Liffiton St end) so be early!
Don’t want to miss any action? Grab a Series Multi Pass and save $40!
Ticket includes entry to all three Suzuki International Series rounds at Taupo (5 & 6 Dec 2026), Manfeild (12 & 13 Dec 2026) and Cemetery Circuit (26 Dec 2026). Multi Pass ticket gives you entry to both Saturday & Sunday at Rounds 1 & 2 and Cemetery Circuit.
Buy your tickets at the gate on the day.
Saturday: GA Adult: $20, Child (5-15yrs): $5
Sunday: GA Adult: $30, Child (5-15yrs): $5
ALL CEMETERY CIRCUIT SUPER PASS & SUZUKI VIP TICKET HOLDERS PLEASE GO TO TAUPO QUAY (LIFFITON ST END) ENTRANCE PREFERABLY
OR IF PARKING NOT REQUIRED ENTER VIA TAUPO QUAY (WAREHOUSE END) ENTRANCE
Taupo/Manfeild: Formula 1, Formula 2, Formula 3, Supersport 300, F1 & F2 Modern Sidecars, Super Moto, Pre 89 & Pre 95 Senior/Junior, Formula Sport Senior/Junior, Pre 82 Sidecars.
Cemetery Circuit: Formula 1, Formula 2, Formula 3, Supersport 300, F1 & F2 Modern Sidecars, Super Moto, Pre 89 & Pre 95 Senior/Junior, Formula Sport Senior/Junior, Pre 82 Sidecars, Classic Solos Pre 72, Robert Holden Memorial.
You can purchase tickets on the day at the gate: GA Adult $40.00, 5-15 yrs $5.00, Under 5 Free
Rider Entry: Gate 1 Only
Super Pass Holders : Gate 1 preferably or Gate 4 only
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY:
Cemetery Circuit ONLY: Alcohol restricted to 1 doz cans beer OR 6 RTD Cans per person.
*NO GLASS, NO DOGS, NO DRUNKEN DISORDERLY BEHAVIOUR.
RACING START TIME:
Taupo/Manfeild – Saturday Practice & 1 Round of Racing: Practice from 9.00am, first race approx. 2.00pm.
Taupo/Manfeild – Sunday 2 Rounds of Racing: Scrub-in sessions from 9.00am, first race approx. 11.00am.
Cemetery Circuit: Practice from 7.30am, Racing from approx 10.00 am*
*Start Times are dependent on weather and holdups during practice and may be earlier or later!
Cemetery Circuit is a Street Race – Therefor depending on weather or holdups during practice/racing, there is no crossing the track anywhere apart from through the designated gates when opened.
You ARE able to get around the circuit without crossing the track surface at internal gates, via the over head walkway in Heads Road or along the railway line under the (Ridgway Street) overhead bridge from Heads Road to Hatrick Street.
CEMETERY CIRCUIT PARKING:
Taupo Quay: outside circuit for spectators – there is no parking inside the track.
Heads Road/Liffiton Street: Motorcycle car park opp McDonalds, Street parking available.
Hatrick Street: along railway line before entry.
Maria Place, Wilson Street, St Hill Streets, Taupo Quay: Opp Trafalgar Square Shopping area and along Riverbank.
DISABILITY ACCESS/TOILETS:
Located at Hatrick Street entrance and toilet by Loaders building Ridgway St.
Motor racing is a dangerous and persons attending this meeting do so entirely at their own risk. It is a condition of admission that all persons having any connection with the promotion and/or organisation and/or conduct of the meeting including the owners of the land and drivers and owners of the vehicles are absolved from any liability arising out of any accidents howsoever caused resulting in damage and/or personal injury to spectators.