Tauranga’s
Home of Archery

From your very first arrow to national tournaments.
all ages, all skill levels, all welcome.

safe, social, and surprisingly addictive

Welcome to Tauranga Archers

We’re a friendly, non-profit archery club welcoming members from age 11 through to well into retirement. Parents, kids, couples, and complete beginners all shoot together on our range most Sundays — whether you’re chasing a national ranking or just want a fun new hobby.
We’re affiliated with Archery New Zealand, the Eastern Central Bay of Plenty Archery Association, and World Archery, and we run our club shoots and tournaments under their rules.

  • Fully coached, all equipment provided for beginners

  • Divisions for every age, from Pre-teens through to Masters

  • Regular club shoots, tournaments, and social events

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Ways to Get Involved

Whichever path suits you, our coaches and members are there to help you improve. Not sure where to start? Have a Go Days are the best first step for ages 11+. Head to our Kids U11 page if you’re bringing along a younger archer.

Have a Go
Have a Go
Your first shot, fully coached
Beginners Course
Beginners Course
Build real skills, step by step
School's Archery Program
School's Archery Program
Bringing archery into the classroom
Home School Group
Home School Group
A dedicated session for home-schoolers
Private Bookings
Private Bookings
Corporate days, parties, and group events
U11 Pathway
U11 Pathway
A gentle start for ages 8–10

Your First Arrow Starts Here

No Experience Needed — Just Curiosity and a Willingness to Give It A Go.

A Genuinely Welcoming Club

From 11-year-olds to grandparents, families and couples shoot side by side every Sunday. Nobody shoots alone unless they want to.

Coached From Your First Arrow

Have a Go Days and our Beginners Course are fully coached, with all equipment supplied — no gear, no experience, no problem.

A Real Pathway to Competition

Divisions for every age group, club tournaments, ECBOPAA and Archery NZ events for members who want to take it further.

Run By the Community, For the Community

We’re a non-profit club, affiliated with Archery New Zealand, ECBOPAA, and World Archery — run by members who love the sport.

club news

What’s Happening at the Club

Results, upcoming tournaments, and news from the range.

  • Club ILF Equipment

    Our Beginners Course continues to run really well, especially since the introduction of our Club ILF sets. It’s been great to see members using this equipment on club days while [...]

  • North Island Youth Championship 2026

    Youth North Island Champs Over the weekend of 21–22 March, we will be hosting the Youth North Island Championships. This event runs across both Saturday and Sunday, and as a [...]

  • Kids & Youth in Archery

    U11 Program For the past few years, we have limited our Have a Go days and club membership to those aged 11 and over. We are now trialling a new [...]

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