Experience the excitement. Challenge your aim. Enjoy the atmosphere.
clay target shooting
in tauranga
pull the trigger on your next adventure
Welcome to Loaded NZ - New Zealand's largest clay target shooting field, set across 500 acres of rolling Bay of Plenty farmland just minutes from Tauranga. This is shooting the way it should be: out in the open air, surrounded by big country views, with the crack of the shot and the smash of the clay echoing across the hills.
Whether you've never held a shotgun in your life or you've been chasing clays for years, our experience is built to get your heart racing and your aim sharpened. Three unique shooting stands. Six different target presentations on each. Real-life game scenarios that test your reflexes and reward your focus. No two rounds are ever the same.
NEW ZEALANDS LARGEST CLAY TARGET SHOOTING FIELD.
● What we offer
THE LOADED NZ EXPERIENCE
Step onto the range and you'll feel it straight away. The space. The freedom. The buzz of taking aim at a clay rocketing across the sky.
Our Sporting Clays Experience puts everything in your hands: a professional instructor by your side, a quality over/under shotgun, a shooting jacket, full safety gear and your targets. All you bring is your nerve and your competitive streak.
Our shooting stands are designed to replicate real-life game shooting - clays that fly, dip, roll and cross like the real thing. It's a genuine test of skill that's every bit as addictive for first-timers as it is for seasoned shooters. And with our highly professional range officers guiding every shot, you're in safe, expert hands from your first cartridge to your last.
This isn't a stuffy, members-only club. Loaded NZ is for everyone - mates chasing a buzz, families after a day out, and businesses looking for a team day that people will actually talk about on Monday.
● Corporate Events
Built for Groups. Made for Corporates.
Looking for a corporate event that beats another round of drinks and a slideshow? Loaded NZ is the Bay of Plenty's standout choice for corporate team building, client entertainment and group adventures.
There's nothing like a shooting field to break down the office hierarchy. The CEO and the new intern stand on the same line, take the same shots, and trash-talk over the same scoreboard. It's competitive, it's hands-on, and it's a guaranteed icebreaker - the kind of shared adventure that builds real camaraderie long after you've left the range.
And it's not just shooting. Add axe throwing, corn hole and an off-the-deck shoot-out to keep the competition firing all day, then claim exclusive use of the hunting lodge for your group. Corporate packages start from $150 per person (minimum 10 people).
WE HOST:
Corporate functions & team building - reward your team, impress your clients, or shake up your next offsite.
Conferences & incentive groups - a memorable add-on for delegates visiting Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty.
Stag & hen parties - go out with a bang. Literally.
Birthdays & special occasions - a milestone day that's anything but ordinary.
Friends & family days - bring the crew and make a day of it.
A DAY OUT YOU WON’T FORGET
Loaded NZ isn't just about pulling the trigger. It's about the whole day. Between rounds, kick back in our comfortable lodge - complete with a crackling indoor fireplace, spacious entertaining areas and a large outdoor deck that looks straight out over the range and the rolling countryside beyond.
It's the perfect spot to swap stories, compare scores and settle who really had the best eye. Add great company, fresh country air and the satisfying smash of a well-struck clay, and you've got the recipe for a day that stays with you.
Planning a corporate function, a competitive group activity, or just hunting for something genuinely different to do in Tauranga? Loaded NZ delivers adventure, hospitality and the unbeatable thrill of clay target shooting - all in one unforgettable location.
qualified instructor
over/under shotgun
shooting
jacket
clays
safety gear
cartridges
why choose loaded nz
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More space, more stands, more targets - and the scenery to match.
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Rolling farmland, big skies and clean air, just a short drive from Tauranga and Mount Maunganui.
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Our instructors and range officers coach you through every step. Most first-timers are smashing clays within minutes.
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Shotgun, jacket, safety gear and targets are all included - just turn up ready to go.
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Warm up by the indoor fireplace, relax on the deck overlooking the field, and soak up the views between rounds.
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Every session runs under the watch of our professional, licensed range officers.
● Contact
HOW TO BOOK
We keep booking simple. There's no online checkout - every booking is handled personally so we can tailor your day to your group.
Just fill in our booking enquiry form with your preferred date, group size and any details, and the team will email you back to confirm availability and lock everything in. For corporate and larger group bookings, we'll work with you on timing, catering and a package that fits.
Things To Do in Tauranga & the Bay of Plenty
Visiting the Bay of Plenty or planning a weekend escape from Auckland, Hamilton or Rotorua? Clay target shooting at Loaded NZ is one of the most exciting outdoor activities in the region - and a brilliant way to get a group together.
We're an easy drive from Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and the wider Bay of Plenty, making us a top pick for visitors, locals and travellers chasing a real Kiwi adventure. Pair your shoot with the region's beaches, wineries and walking trails for the ultimate Bay of Plenty day out.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely. Every session at Loaded NZ runs under the direct supervision of our professional, licensed range officers, and we provide all the safety gear you need. We brief every guest thoroughly before a single shot is fired. Safety is the foundation of everything we do.
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None at all. Loaded NZ welcomes complete beginners and experienced shooters alike. Our instructors coach you through stance, aim and technique, and most first-timers are hitting clays within their first few shots.
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No. You can shoot under the direct supervision of our licensed range officers without holding your own firearms licence.
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From individuals and small groups right up to large corporate parties.
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Yes - corporate groups are our specialty. We offer tailored packages for team building, client events and functions. See our Corporate Packages page or send an enquiry.
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Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.