Caulfield East in Glen Eira, Victoria, Australia — Oceania
Caulfield Commons
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, July 16, 2026
1. Caulfield Commons Marker
Welcome to the Caulfield Racecourse Reserve - A Place for Everyone.
Located 10km south-east of Melbourne CBD, the Reserve features approximately 42 hectares of open space that is referred to as the Caulfield Commons. This area includes two horse racing tracks, two wetlands and the large expanses inside the racecourse which makes up an area 10 times larger than the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The Reserve is open to the public from sunrise to sunset throughout the year except on racing and declared major event days. There are five entrances to the Reserve, including two tunnels (Glen Eira Tunnel and Guineas Tunnel) that provide direct access to the centre of the Reserve. Access to the internal car park is via the Glen Eira Tunnel.
The Reserve was established in 1859 for the purposes of racing, recreation and as a public park. Since this time the Reserve has gone through a range of changes, including major upgrades in 1996 and more recently in 2022. The racetrack underwent a major reconstruction in 1996 along with the construction of the main grandstand (Rupert Clarke Stand) and southern dam. Following the conclusion
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The Caulfield Cup is one Australia's most famous races and is held annually on the third Saturday in October as a feature of the Spring Carnival. First held In 1879, the race has become one of Australia's richest thoroughbred horse races. The Reserve is also home to the Melbourne Racing Club, previously the Victorian Amateur Turf Club, and features a number of heritage buildings including the Hiskens and Norman Robinson stands.
The Caulfield Racecourse Reserve is located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong people. We recognise the ongoing connection to land, waters and culture and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 37° 52.828′ S, 145° 2.33′ E.
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, July 16, 2026
2. Caulfield Commons Marker inside the Caulfield Racecourse
Regionally, it is in Oceania, in Australasia, in the Pacific Ocean, in South Pacific, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Blackie-Ironmonger Stand (approx. 5.9 kilometers away); Victoria Bridge (approx. 6.2 kilometers away); 4 Glan Avon Road (approx. 6.3 kilometers away); Richmond War Memorial (approx. 6.6 kilometers away); 100th Anniversary of Anzac Landing at Gallipoli (approx. 6.6 kilometers away); Silencing War (approx. 6.6 kilometers away); WW1 Field Gun, Barkly Gardens Richmond (approx. 6.7 kilometers away); First Australian President of Rotary International (approx. 7.2 kilometers away).
Also see . . . Caulfield Racecourse. Wikipedia
Caulfield Racecourse is one of Melbourne, Australia's best-known horse-racing tracks. Commonly known as "The Heath" by local racegoers, It is home to the Melbourne Racing Club.(Submitted on September 1, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)
Horse-racing started there in 1859 on a bush track where the Melbourne Hunt Club met. A racecourse was then laid out on the site of the club's dog kennels. The Victoria Amateur Turf Club was then established in 1876 and the first Caulfield Cup race was run in 1879.
The track has a triangular-shaped layout, comprising three straights, 30-metre (98 ft) wide, with a total circumference of 2.08-kilometre (1.29 mi) and a finishing straight of 367-metre (1,204 ft). All turns have a 4% to 6% banking. Racing takes place in an anti-clockwise direction. The totally glassed in Rupert Clarke stand provides an uninterrupted view of the racecourse.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
