Below is a list of the top and leading Tattoo Shops in Tauranga. To help you find the best Tattoo Shops located near you in Tauranga, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Tauranga’s Best Tattoo Shops:
The top rated Tattoo Shops in Tauranga are:
- Heritage Tattoo – founded by four custom tattoo experts
- Visual Intelligence Tattoo & Art Studio – a boutique tattoo shop with a relaxing ambiance
- Bohemian Tattoo Arts – highly regarded artistry around the world
- Hollows Ink – mixes versatility and creativity
- Art + Body Creative Studio – Aotearoa’s visual arts specialists
Heritage Tattoo
Heritage Tattoo was founded by a group of talented artists namely Spud of Point of View Tattoo, Lisa Christensen Art, Vaughan Repia of South Made Tattoo, and Dave McEwan of DMAC Studio. They established the shop to create a venue where they can freely exercise their artistic abilities in a laidback atmosphere. The four artists are masters of custom tattoos with each having a specific forte of their own. They mix creativity, experience, and versatility in all their tattoo services.
Products/Services:
Custom Tattoo Art
LOCATION:
Address: 832 Cameron Road, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112
Phone: (647) 571-0128
Website: www.heritagetattoo.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Dave thanks heaps for repairing my tattoo you did an awesome job worth every penny.” –Darren Lightwalker
Visual Intelligence Tattoo & Art Studio
Visual Intelligence Tattoo & Art Studio was founded in Dunedin in 2004 as a boutique tattoo studio. It specializes in custom tattoo styles set in a friendly and professional atmosphere. Their interiors are decorated to promote the comfort of clients as well as define and highlight the quality of their crafts. Cleanliness and sterility of their equipment is their top priority that guarantees the safety of their clients. Health practices related to sanitation and health hazard are in place and strictly followed by all staff.
Products/Services:
Biomechanical, Color, Maori Polynesian Native, Portraits, Microblading & Semi-Permanent Tattoo, Black & Grey, Shop
LOCATION:
Address: 33 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Phone: (647) 575-9682
Website: www.visualintelligence.net.nz
REVIEWS:
“I came with an idea of a tattoo and the artists there actually made it look more impressive than I thought it would be, awsome tattoo and awesome artist. Definitely coming back for all my future tats.” –Seth Garnett
Bohemian Tattoo Arts
Bohemian Tattoo Arts is the brainchild of Czech born pro tattoo artist Pepa T. Heller and his loving wife Jana. The tattoo shop is nestled at the heart of the Tauranga Central Business District. Pepa is a genuine Bohemian having acquired his tattooing prowess from his ink works in Europe and Oceania. His artistry is appreciated worldwide being an award-winning artist in various tattoo conventions within NZ and overseas. At present, the shop does body arts and piercings with the best practices and artistry present in New Zealand.
Products/Services:
Ornamental, Realistic, Black & White, Kirituhi, Body Piercings
LOCATION:
Address: B/14 Grey Street, Tauranga 3110
Phone: (647) 579-0080
Website: www.bohemiantattooarts.com
REVIEWS:
“Nice place, excellent assistance when I went for tattoo supplies. Excellent prices and quality. Go back soon! 😎” –Dany Staley
Hollows Ink
Hollows Ink was conceptualized and later put up in 2019 to host versatile artistry of three resident tattoo artists. It is set in a relaxing environment inspiring artists and comforting nervous clients. The award-winning shop performs body art under stringent sterile conditions minding the implementation of health hazards standards. Aside from their in-house artists, they are visited by a team of talented guest artists once in a while. The shop has a panoramic view of the gorgeous Mount Maunganui and nearby beach with close proximity to food and beverage joints.
Products/Services:
Black & Grey, Color, Watercolor, Illustrative Neo Traditional
LOCATION:
Address: 525 Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Website: www.hollowsink.com
REVIEWS:
“Professional as well as an extremely skilled artist. If you’re looking for an artist look no further than Norton Hollows!! Straight up, check out the photo.” –Cale Jamieson
Art + Body Creative Studio
Art + Body Creative Studio remains rooted in its mission of providing outstanding body artistry to the Tauranga region. It was introduced to the public in 2011 by a wahine Maori artist named Julie Paama-Pengelly. Julie is an expert in Aotearoa’s visual arts as well as its accompanying education having practiced the said artistry for more than 30 years. She is joined by a team of equally passionate artists that specialize in Ta Moko, Maori art, design, commissioned art, and body piercing services.
Products/Services:
Tā Moko, Tā Tatau, Custom Maori, Body Suits, American Traditional, Blackwork, Illustrative, Neo-traditional, Black And Grey, Colour, Traditional, Realism, Fineline, Mandala, Dot Work, Lettering, Caricature, Graffiti, Ornamental
LOCATION:
Address: 229A Maunganui Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116
Phone: (647) 213-2213
Website: www.artbody.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Love these guys Julie is the best. Love Art body creative. A great environment to have a tattoo and ta moko. Tatau.” –Kelly Mitchell