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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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Mid Week Races

Wednesday 1 October

Enjoy a relaxed midweek race day with free entry and live thoroughbred racing action. Sneak out for a few hours and experience the thrill of the horses thundering down the straight. A low-key afternoon perfect for racing fans, owners, and anyone keen for a midweek break.

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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!

Upcoming Events

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01
Oct
Mid-Week Races
11:30am
Take a break from the office and enjoy and afternoon of racing at Tauranga Racecourse.
Gate Admission
FREE
Event Details
01
Nov
Bayleys Community Carnival
11am
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

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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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.
Our People
15 August 2025
THE FACES OF RACING TAURANGA | Andrew Love
From radio to races – Andrew Love has had a colourful career, and now keeps the bars stocked and sponsors smiling on raceday.
Our People
31 July 2025
THE FACES OF RACING TAURANGA | Carolyn Bennett-Ouellet
Next in our 'faces of Racing Tauranga' series is our smiliest face in the Secretary's Office, Carolyn.

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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