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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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Christmas at the Races

Saturday 14 November

Saturday 14 November 2026

Christmas celebrations are off and racing at Tauranga Racecourse! 🎄🏇🥂

Gather your friends, family or workmates for a festive day of live thoroughbred racing, great food, drinks and entertainment.

Featuring the prestigious Group 2 Gartshore Tauranga Stakes, this is a highlight of the Tauranga racing calendar—a perfect opportunity to celebrate the festive season while enjoying top-class racing.

Whether you’re planning a relaxed day out, an office Christmas party or an end-of-year celebration, we have options to suit a range of group sizes and budgets.

Gates open: 11:30am 
First race: 1:00pm
Gate admission: $15 online or $20 on the day
Under 18s: FREE

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Upcoming Events

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31
Oct
Bayleys Community Carnival 2026
11:00am
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
14
Nov
Christmas at the Races 2026
11.30am
Celebrate the festive season in style with colleagues, friends, or family. Enjoy top racing action, hospitality packages, and Christmas cheer under the sun.
Tickets Online
racingtauranga.flicket.co.nz
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11
Dec
Twilight Christmas at the Races 2026
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 Online
racingtauranga.flicket.co.nz
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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
15 October 2026
NEWS | Racing Tauranga's Japan Incentive Returns for Third Year
Racing Tauranga has confirmed the return of its popular trainers' incentive for a third consecutive year.
Other
03 August 2026
Case Study: Hosting More Than 500 Guests at our Event Centre
We take a closer look at the recent event held at Tauranga Racecourse Event Centre.
Racing
28 June 2026
Kaimai Queen ticks black-type box at Tauranga
“She’s funny, she likes those wet tracks where it’s not raining on the day so the couple of dry days prior to yesterday suited her."

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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