Taupō Events & Venues

25/11/2024

🏆There's still time to be part of the iconic Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge!

💻 Online entries close at 11:59 pm tomorrow, Wednesday 27 November. Get yours in now for quicker rider check-in.

🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️ Last-minute entries will be open in person on Friday 29 November from 12 pm to 8 pm at the Great Lake Centre in Taupō.
🚴‍♂️ See you there! 🚴‍♂️

Can you still sign up to enter? Absolutely, but don’t wait too long!

💻 Online entries close at 11:59 pm tomorrow, Wednesday 27 November. Get yours in now for quicker rider check-in.

🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️ Last-minute entries will be open in person on Friday 29 November from 12 pm to 8 pm at the Great Lake Centre in Taupō.

Don’t miss your chance—enter NOW at www.cyclechallenge.com

25/11/2024

🎅 Santa Claus is coming to town! 🎅

🎁 Santa is making his first appearance in the Taupo rohe this weekend, first at the Mangakino Christmas Market and Fun Day, 30 November, then on Sunday 1 December, at the Tremains Taupō Santa Parade and the Volunteer Great Lake Taupo Community Carnival!
🎁 The following weekend, Sunday 7 December, you can find him hanging out at the Love Tūrangi Christmas in the Park.
🎄 Check out the post below for more info 🎄

25/11/2024

🚲 Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge is on this weekend, 30 November!
🚲 New Zealand’s premier cycling event has eight epic event categories to choose from including the brand new Tineli Huka Hundy, a 100km mountain bike not for the faint-hearted.
🤩 If you are not taking part or volunteering, make sure to get out and give the competitors a cheer!
🛑To keep everyone safe, there will be some road closures over the weekend. Check out the full list of times at www.taupo.govt.nz/cyclechallenge24
Gear up for a great ride and best of luck to everyone involved!

19/11/2024

🎶 Still thinking about the Greenstone Entertainment Taupō Summer Concert? Don't miss out, tickets are still available! Grab yours now and get ready for an epic day of music, good vibes, and stunning views! 🎸

☀️ See you there!

📆 Saturday 25th January, 2025
📍 Taupo Amphitheatre
🎟 https://moshtix.co.nz/v2/event/taupo-summer-concert-2025/168298?skin=GS_25
💻 https://greenstoneentertainment.co.nz/

17/11/2024

🌞 This weekend! Hustle on down and get trading person to person at Taupo Timebank's Summer Farmers Market! 🥬🍞🍅
🔧 The Repair Cafe is open, loads of stalls with fresh produce, seedlings, art's & crafts, live music, food trucks, fun for the kids and much more in amongst the trees at Spa Park 🌿
📆23rd November (every third Saturday of the month)
⏰ 9am - 1pm
📍 250 Spa Rd (behind Lake Local)
💻 Farmers Market: https://www.facebook.com/share/14i34r8CHR/
💻 Repair Cafe: https://www.facebook.com/events/2579745645544638/

14/11/2024

🤍 Show your support for a safer, stronger Taupō community! We’re excited to invite you to the White Ribbon Riders event on Tuesday, November 19th, at The Venture Centre (250 Spa Road, Taupō).

🤍 This free, family-friendly event is the perfect opportunity to get involved, have fun, and make a difference. There will fun activities including tug-of-war, face painting, food vendors, live entertainment, and even spot prizes! It’s all about coming together as a community to support positive change.

📆 Tuesday 19 November
⏰ 3.30pm - 6.30pm
📍 The Venture Centre (250 Spa Road)

Te Whare Oranga Wairua - Taupo

12/11/2024

👫 Two bored kids (This was way before iPads) 🌧️ One rainy day (We’ve all had a few of those) 😻 And one crazy cat wearing a red-striped hat (Where was the background check for that babysitter?!) 🎩 The Cat in the Hat is a much-loved children's phenomenon. He will teach us all to make our own fun with nothing but a little imagination ✨
Coming to the Great Lake Centre in January, young and old alike will delight in this lively adaptation of a classic book coming to life before your very eyes. Spoiler alert: Things run amuck, and quickly!

🤩 Tickets are on sale today!

📆 January 19 2025
⏰ 10.30am and 1pm
📍 Great Lake Centre
💻 catinthehatlive.com

07/11/2024

🚨 At 4.00pm today, Friday the 8th of November, three members from each of Police, FENZ, St John and Greenlea Rescue Helicopter (Philips Search & Rescue Trust) will leave from the Taupo Fire station heading anticlockwise around the great lake. They're setting out as a group to walk continuously the whole way around the lake, stopping only briefly to rest and eat, before returning to finish at the Taupo Fire station around lunch time on Sunday the 10th.
🌟 They're raising awareness for youth mental health - you can support their cause via the link in the post below.
📍 If you want to meet these legends, pop on down to Market Central Taupō on Sunday around 10am where you'll be able to see them all returning home!

Taupo Emergency Services uniting for our youth.

07/11/2024

🏠 Property Brokers Kite Day: Soaring to New Heights!

📆 Sunday 10 November
⏰ 11am - 3pm
📍 Taharepa Reserve

🪁 Join us for a day of fun, connection, and community spirit at our first Kite Day! Whether you're a kite-flying pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for all ages.
You can expect:
🌈Professional Kite flying
🌈 Family-friendly activities
🌈Delicious food stalls
🪁Free Kites (limited to 250)
Bring your friends and family, and let’s fill the sky with colourful kites!

07/11/2024

⛵ Expect an exciting weekend on the lake as we welcome the Flying Fifteen and Sunburst Regatta to town! They'll also be joined by the Zephyr North Island Champs and the Sports Boat Regatta.
🌊 Whether you're a sailing enthusiast or just looking for an excuse to get out and about, enjoy some competitive sailing with the beautiful backdrop of our Lake Taupō.

📆 Saturday 9 - Sunday 10 November
📍 Lake Taupo Yacht Club

05/11/2024

🚵 Mountain bikers, runners and walkers will tackle Total Sport NZ's The Taniwha this Saturday 9 November across the scenic Waikato River Trails.
🏃🏽 All ages and abilities are welcome to join this family-friendly event that includes a marathon and different courses for bikers, e-bikers, trail-runners, walkers and kids.
🗺️ Whakamaru, Mangakino and Atiamuri will see plenty of action as competitors cross dams, forests, rivers and roads including Waipapa Road, Ongaroto Road and more.

Check out the post below for more information!

05/11/2024

Did you know The Fresh and the Furious 2024, the Taupo Roller Derby League's big annual event, is on this weekend! 🔥

🛼 Come see newer skaters from across the North Island battle it out and feel the Taupo Roller Derby atmosphere! ❤️

📅 Saturday 9 November
⏰ 10am
📍 Taupo Events Centre
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/850057726739344
🎟 Gold coin donation

Oh hey 😍
Did you know we are hosting our big event for the year The Fresh and the Furious 2024

Come see newer skaters from across the North Island battle it out and feel the Taupo Roller Derby atmosphere! ❤️

Local? Ever thought about giving it a go? This is the tournament for snooping 😂 We will be doing an intake in the new year and this is a great place to see a great range of roller skating abilities - just a gold coin koha entry!

Thanks to our amazing sponsors for the event Taupo TOP 10 Holiday Park, OFF GRID Electrical - Taupo, Blank Heli Maintenance and Aotearoa Gaming Trust

04/11/2024

🔥 Tickets are now live for the biggest day of the Taupō Racing Club calendar! 🔥
A day with all the bells and whistles - live music 🎤, fashion in the field 🕺 , hospitality, champagne bar 🍾, punter's club, free kids entertainment, and of course great racing 🐎.
Don't miss the kick on this one! Follow the link below to browse the packages on offer and secure your ticket to Taupō PAK'nSAVE Summer Festival 🏇☀️

Come and enjoy an exciting day of racing this holiday season! Join the action on and off the course, and is perfect for the whole family. FREE kids activities, Harcourts Fashion in the Field, Food Vendor Court, refreshments and country racing. Hospitality packages. Taupō's big day out!

01/11/2024

🎭 ACT2 Visual and performing arts school presents Frozen Jr!

❄️ The enchanting modern classic from Disney, Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show features all of the memorable songs from the animated film and more 🎹

📆 Thursday 7th - Saturday 9th November
⏰ 8pm
📍 Great Lake Centre
🎟 https://www.trybooking.com/nz/TLK
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/941238007760425

31/10/2024

📣 Dont forget! The CampSaver Second-Hand Motorhome & Caravan Show is on this weekend at the Great Lake Centre!
🎟 Entry is only $10 (cash or card) at the door or online, with options for single or multiple entries.
🗺️ We'll share the map in the comments so you can plan your day!

Gates open next week for the CampSaver Second-Hand Motorhome & Caravan Show on November 2 & 3, 2024, at the Great Lake Centre in Taupo!

Entry is only $10 (cash or card) at the door or online, with options for single or multiple entries. Don’t miss your chance to explore an amazing selection of pre-loved motorhomes and caravans from trusted dealers and private sellers!

31/10/2024

🏀 Whai Basketball is in town for one more Taupō home game this weekend! These ladies are a mix of the NZ Tall Ferns, international stars, and rising NZ stars 🌟 Don't miss out on the action, get on down to the Taupō Events Centre and watch some of the best basketball in NZ 🏀

This weekend, Whai Basketball go up against Southern Hoiho
📍 Taupō Events Centre
⏰ Rapid League 4pm
⏰ Tauihi 5pm
🎟️ Tickets available at Ticketek or at the door:
https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=TAUIHI24

📺 Sky SportsNZ 2
📺US ESPN 3
📺🌏 FIBA YouTube

Taupō District Council Love Taupō Tauihi Basketball Aotearoa

30/10/2024

👻 Looking for some spooktacular fun this Halloween? Get ready to dive into a world of thrills and chills—there’s so much happening around town today! Don’t miss out on the spooky adventures waiting for you! 👻

🎃 Towncentre Taupō Trick or Treat
⏰ 3.30pm - 5.30pm
📍 Check out the map for all the locations including bouncy castles!

🎃 Taupō District Council Pick or Treat
⏰ 3.30pm - 6.30pm
📍 Near the Lions Train, Tongariro South Domain

🎃 Spook Train
⏰ 4pm - 9pm
📍 The Lions Train, Tongariro South Domain

🎃 Misfitz Dance Studio Zombie Run
⏰ 5.30pm and 7.30pm
📍 Waipahihi Botanical Gardens

🎃 Pop-up Cinema Taupō Halloween Movie Night
🎥 Night Swim (M), 5.15pm
🎥 Deadpool & Wolverine (R16), 7.30pm
📍 Great Lake Centre