A modern black building with a sign that reads 'LOADENZ' is situated in front of a grassy hillside under a cloudy sky. The yard includes outdoor furniture, a grill, and plants.

Everything you need for the ultimate day on the range.

Loaded NZ is more than New Zealand's largest clay target shooting field - it's a complete experience, with first-class facilities set in one of the Bay of Plenty's most spectacular rural locations. Here's what's waiting for you.

People participating in a shooting event, aiming rifles at targets outdoors, under a wooden pavilion on a grassy field, with trees in the background.

the shooting field

Spread across 500 acres of rolling farmland, our range is built for variety and challenge. Three unique shooting stands, each with six different target presentations, recreate the unpredictability of real-life game shooting - climbing, crossing, diving and rolling clays that keep every shooter on their toes.

It's a layout that gives beginners an achievable, exciting introduction and gives experienced shooters the range of shots they crave. And wherever you're standing, the views across the Bay of Plenty countryside are hard to beat.

An outdoor patio area with wooden stairs and a deck, surrounded by green grass and plants, with a hillside and cloudy sky in the background.

the lodge

When you need a break from the line, our comfortable lodge is the place to be. Inside, a warm indoor fireplace and spacious entertaining areas make it the perfect gathering spot - whether you're debriefing after a round or settling in for a corporate function.

Step outside onto the large outdoor deck, which looks straight out over the range and the rolling farmland beyond. It's the ideal place to relax with the group, compare scores and soak up the scenery.

A man shooting a under/over shotgun, being instructed by a professional range officer on a sunny day in the Bay of Plenty

Equipment & Safety Gear

- Quality over/under shotguns

- Shooting jackets

- Eye and ear protection

- Clay targets and cartridges

All you need to bring is closed-toe footwear and clothing suitable for the outdoors. Our professional, licensed range officers supervise every session and provide a full safety briefing before you shoot.

Scenic view of the Loaded NZ rolling landscape with trees, grass, a building, and a billboard, under a colourful sunset sky with scattered clouds.

● Getting Here & On-Site

Location: 1096 Taumata Road, Pyes Pa, Tauranga 3173

- Parking: Plenty of onsite parking with room for cars, campervans and caravans

- Toilets / amenities: on-site facilities.

- Accessibility: Wheelchair / mobility access is currently under construction

- Catering & refreshments: Please feel free to pack a picnic

GOOD TO KNOW

- Beginners welcome - no experience or firearms licence required to shoot under supervision.

- All abilities catered for - from first shot to seasoned competitor.

- Open year-round - Bookings available 7 days a week

- Group-friendly - facilities built to host everything from couples to corporate parties.