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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 Carnival

Saturday 31 October

Bayleys Community Carnival at the Races

Join us at Tauranga Racecourse on Saturday 31 October for a FREE day of family fun! Enjoy live racing, kids’ activities and face painting, Tauranga Crossing Fashions in the Field, vintage and classic cars, live music, food trucks and market stalls.

Make a day of it with a gazebo or picnic table booking, or enjoy an all-inclusive Tokyo Lounge experience.

FREE admission | Gates open 11am | First race 12.05pm

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Upcoming Events

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14
Oct
October Midweek Races 2026
11:00am
Mid-week racing at Tauranga Racecourse. Free entry!
GENERAL ADMISSION
FREE
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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
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14
Nov
Christmas at the Races 2026
12:00pm
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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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
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."
Racing
27 June 2026
Churchillian claims Tauranga Classic
Consistent mare Churchillian did what she does best when leading all the way to claim her third career black type success in the Listed Team Wealleans Tauranga Classic (1400m) on Saturday.

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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