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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!

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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
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
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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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.
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.

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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