Tauranga Citizens Club

restaurant — Tauranga South · Tauranga

About Tauranga Citizens Club

Tauranga Citizens Club is a member of Chartered Clubs New Zealand, offering a welcoming space for members, affiliates and guests near the CBD, marina and Tauranga's port. The club features a newly renovated bar, a popular Bistro, and the upstairs Oak Tree Restaurant, accessible via lift, alongside various entertainment areas.

Membership costs $45 plus a one-off $10 administration fee. The club runs a wide range of sections and adjuncts, including 500 Club, snooker, 8 Ball, darts, indoor and outdoor bowls, Hold'em Poker, Bolivia, Mahjong, golf, a walking group and a Travel Club, with regular club nights throughout the week.

The Bistro serves lunch daily and dinner most nights, including a Sunday roast and dessert option, while the club also offers TAB and gaming facilities, raffles and draws, and a club shuttle service running Wednesday afternoons through Saturday nights for members in the Tauranga area.

Tauranga Citizens Club: A Welcoming Community Hub Near the CBD

Tauranga Citizens Club is a member of Chartered Clubs New Zealand, offering a welcoming space for members, affiliates and guests near the city's CBD, marina and bustling port. The club has been renovated to include a newly refreshed bar, the popular Bistro, and various entertainment areas, alongside the Oak Tree Restaurant upstairs, accessible by lift.

A Community Built Around Shared Interests

Membership costs $45 plus a one-off $10 administration fee, and members gain access to a packed calendar of sections and adjuncts. These include the 500 Club, snooker and 55+ snooker, 8 Ball, darts, indoor and outdoor bowls, Hold'em Poker, Bolivia, Mahjong, a golf club, a walking group, and a Travel Club with a $5 annual subscription. Each runs on its own regular club night or session, from Tuesday snooker to Thursday darts and Wednesday 8 Ball.

Dining at the Bistro and Oak Tree Restaurant

The Bistro serves lunch Monday to Sunday from 11am to 2pm, and dinner Monday to Saturday from 5pm to 8pm, with Sunday dinner running 5pm to 7pm. A Sunday roast and dessert is available in small or large serves. The Oak Tree Restaurant sits upstairs, reached via lift for easy access.

Getting There and Getting Around

For members without their own transport, the Club Shuttle runs Wednesday afternoon through Saturday night at $3.50 per person each way, with separate North and South routes, though it doesn't service Mount Maunganui or Papamoa. The club's own car park sits directly opposite on Thirteenth Avenue and includes disability parks, plus a top-level area for campervans and motorhomes. A car park directly behind the club is available too, but strictly limited to 90 minutes.

Visiting Tauranga Citizens Club

The club is open Monday to Thursday from 9am to 10pm, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 11pm, and Sunday from 9am to 9:30pm, at 170 Thirteenth Avenue, Judea, Tauranga. Members are asked to keep their membership card handy for every visit.

Signature items

  • Sunday Roast and Dessert
  • Oak Tree Restaurant
  • Club Shuttle
  • TAB & Gaming

Menu

Bistro

  • Sunday Roast and Dessert (Small) — Sunday roast with dessert, small serving
  • Sunday Roast and Dessert (Large) — Sunday roast with dessert, large serving

Frequently asked questions

Where is Tauranga Citizens Club located?
At 170 Thirteenth Avenue, Judea, Tauranga.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday 9am-10pm, Friday and Saturday 9am-11pm, Sunday 9am-9:30pm.
What are the Bistro's dining hours?
Lunch is served Monday to Sunday 11am-2pm; dinner Monday to Saturday 5pm-8pm, and Sunday 5pm-7pm.
How much does membership cost?
$45 plus a one-off $10 administration fee.
Is there a shuttle service?
Yes, the Club Shuttle runs Wednesday afternoon to Saturday night at $3.50 per person each way, covering North and South routes (not Mount Maunganui or Papamoa).
Is the Oak Tree Restaurant accessible?
Yes, it's located upstairs and accessible via lift.
Where can I park?
The club car park opposite the club on Thirteenth Avenue has disability parks and top-level campervan parking; the car park directly behind the club is strictly 90 minutes only.

Tips

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Good to know

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