Ticket information

Daily admission tickets will be available at the venue entrance each day or you can purchase on line from early January 2012: Seating is generally not allocated except for Saturday where seats will be allocated either on-line prior to the event or at the entrance on the day.

Admission Cost: Thursday $20; Friday $20; Saturday $35. 
 Tickets can be purchased at the entrance on the day. Children under 12 years: Thursday & Friday free entry.

Note: Once the indoor arena has reached its seating capacity on Saturday evening the admission price will be reduced to a “Standing Room Only” price of $20.

Sydney International Equestrian Centre - Indoor Seating plan

On line ticket sales have stopped however you can purchase reserve seating at the venue on the day or from the event office on Thursday and Friday.

Saturday tickets $35.00, standing room tickets ($20) for Saturday will be available on the day from the entrance to the venue.

If you are booking for children, please note that children under 12 yrs are free on Thursday and Friday.

Top Spot Marquee

The Top Spot Marquee, located behind ‘C’ in the spectacular indoor arena. Relax, chat, rub shoulders with the International riders and enjoy great food fine coffee and wines.  Morning, afternoon tea and lunch with Wild Oats wines included.  Tea, coffee and refreshments available at all times during the day. Other privileges include: gate admission to the venue, special parking and a complimentary programme booklet. - Cost: $100 per day.  Seating is not allocated during day sessions.  To book, download the booking form on the link below.

* We ask guests to observe the Marquee dress code which is  Smart Casual during the day sessions.

Special Notice for Saturday day session: The Marquee will be closed from approx 3.00pm to 6.00pm to prepare for the dinner session.  If you are staying on to watch the evening programme and wish to have a reserved seat in the general seating area on Saturday evening then you will need to either book on-line or purchase a ticket at the venue on the day or use the standing room only facility.

Saturday Evening Celebration Dinner  - Dress Code:  Cocktail Wear  - UPDATE: 10 March. Bookings for the dinner are close to sold out and a waiting list will be established. Ph: Gail 02 4572 3905 (8am-9pm)

Enjoy a fabulous gourmet dinner served with Wild Oats wine in the Top Spot Marquee while watching the Hamilton Island Grand Prix Dressage Freestyle to Music and entertainment.  A small gift included.
Cost: $150 per person.  
Dinner Ticket holders will be able to enter the Marquee from approx. 6.00pm. 
Seating arrangements will be tables of 4 or 10. Any special seating requests are to be made at the time of booking otherwise seating will be allocated by the organisers. To book, download the booking form on the link below.

Note: You can save by booking for the whole of Saturday:  Sydney CDI Marquee day session and Saturday evening dinner - cost @ $215 for both sessions.
Special dietary needs and special access information for people with disabilities must be provided when booking.

Top Spot Marquee – Pack

Includes daily Marquee tickets, Thursday to Saturday and the Saturday evening Dinner. Cost: $415.

Marquee bookings/ticket enquiries: Gail Benson.  Tel: 02 4572-3905 (between 8am-9pm) or email: mgbenson@bigpond.com

Bookings close on 25 April and no refunds will be given after this date.

Group bookings

A limited number of seats are available for Clubs and DNSW Members.  Bookings are taken on a first in basis and close 1 April.  For more information and a booking form click on the link below.

Bus service from hotel

If we have enough demand a bus service from the Novatel on Saturday may be possible.  More information and booking from

Please contact Toni 0418 686 781 if you would like to put your name down for bus transport.

If you are staying at the Chifley, enquire at the desk as they may have a service available.