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Welcome to Racing Tauranga

One of the finest provincial racing venues in New Zealand, hosting some of the most popular race meetings in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty region.

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Sunday Family Raceday

Sunday 30 March

Celebrate the end of summer with a fun-filled afternoon of thoroughbred racing at Tauranga Racecourse. Gates open: 11:00 am. First race: 12:23 pm. Free kids’ entertainment from Circus in a Flash. Free gate admission for all ages. Make it easy and reserve a picnic table on the home straight – the best spot to relax and enjoy the racing action. Bring the whole family for a great day out with live racing, entertainment, and plenty of space to unwind. Please note: No BYO alcohol permitted.

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30
Mar
Sunday Family Raceday
11.00am
A fun family day at the races to celebrate the end of summer.
Gate Admission
FREE
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28
May
Autumn Mid-Week Raceday
11:30AM
Escape the office for an afternoon of exciting thoroughbred racing at Tauranga Racecourse. FREE Admission.
Gate Admission
FREE
Event Details
21
Jun
Kiwifruit Cup Day 2025
11:00am
Warm up winter with a day at the races featuring the listed Team Wealleans Tauranga Classic and the Seeka Kiwifruit Cup. Plus, the Super Liquor Greerton Punter of the Year competition and Mid-Winter Christmas Party.
Coming Soon

RACING TAURANGA CLUB MEMBERSHIPS

Become a member at one of New Zealand's finest provincial racing venues

There’s nothing quite like the thrill of the races and with sweeping views of the racecourse, the Fairway (Members) Lounge is the perfect vantage point to catch all the racing action.

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Latest News

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Racing
13 March 2025
Tauranga's biggest day has an international flair
Bayleys International Raceday is THIS Saturday and we couldn’t be more excited. This year sees the day soar to new heights with the addition of the hugely popular St Paddy’s Day Lawn Party.
Our People
13 March 2025
The event bringing together 5 generations of racing participants
This Saturday, Racing Tauranga will host the popular Bayleys International Raceday featuring the 54th Ultimate Mazda Japan Trophy, alongside the inaugural Reunion Lunch event, the brainchild of Noel Harris and Earl Harrison.
Other
21 February 2025
EVENT CENTRE | How to plan your event
At Tauranga Racecourse Event Centre, we believe every event should be as stress-free as possible, from the initial conversation to the moment your guests leave.

Venue Hire

Our licensed venue has fantastic facilities available for hire, with a range of rooms to suit groups from 20 to 350. Perfect for weddings, birthdays, training days, board meetings and conferences, this versatile location also offers plenty of outdoor space for events.

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