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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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Bayleys Community Raceday

Saturday 1 November

Join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly carnival day at Tauranga Racecourse on Saturday, 1 November, with free admission for everyone. Enjoy exciting kids’ activities including the Bayleys Photobooth, colouring competition, and Tauranga Crossing Fashions in the Field, plus live music, delicious food trucks, and vibrant market stalls. It’s a day of racing, laughter, and community spirit — the perfect way to celebrate with the whole whānau! Gates Open 10.30am. First Race 11:38am. Last race 5:50pm. 

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Christmas at the Races

Christmas at the Races returns! Join us Sat 15 Nov or Fri 12 Dec (Twilight) for festive fun at Tauranga Racecourse. Tickets on sale now!

FULL DETAILS HERE!

Featuring The Duncan Dental Tauranga Twilight Cup

Prezzy Card Northern Country Cups

Friday, 12 December

Here at Racing Tauranga, we're delighted to be part of the Prezzy Card Northern Country Cups Bonus Series.

The Duncan Dental Tauranga Twilight Cup (2000m) will be run on Friday, 12 December here at Tauranga Racecourse, with valuable Bonus Series points up for grabs.

The overall prize will be a $50,000 winner-takes-all Bonus, awarded to the connections of the horse with the highest points accumulated from the seven Cup races.

View the Series Flyer Series Information

Upcoming Events

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01
Nov
Bayleys Community Carnival
10.30am
A family-friendly day out with live entertainment, kids’ activities, great racing, and the Tauranga Crossing Fashions in the Field. A true celebration of community and colour!
Gate Admission
FREE
Event Details
15
Nov
Christmas at the Races 2025
11:30 am
Celebrate the festive season in style with colleagues, friends, or family. Enjoy top racing action, hospitality packages, and Christmas cheer under the sun. Tickets on sale July 8th!
GENERAL ADMISSION
$15
Event Details
12
Dec
Twilight Christmas at the Races 2025
1:30 pm
Unwind and celebrate the season with a relaxed afternoon of racing. Perfect for end-of-year work functions and festive catchups with a summer vibe. Tickets on sale July 8th!
GENERAL ADMISSION
$15
Event Details

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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Announcement
20 October 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT | Your 2025 judges are...
Racing Tauranga is thrilled to unveil this year’s judging panel, a trio of talented and fashion-savvy individuals who bring a wealth of experience and flair to the stage.
Our People
22 September 2025
WE'RE HIRING | Event Manager
Racing Tauranga is calling for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Events Manager to join our dynamic team!
Other
01 September 2025
Tauranga Racecourse Welcomes the Zespri AIMS Games
This week, Tauranga Racecourse is proud to open its doors to one of the region’s biggest events in the Zespri AIMS Games.

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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