Events
From hard-out endurance events to arts fests, there is always something happening around the Lake Taupo region.
- Bonita International Ironman - New Zealand ’s biggest one day annual event with competitors from thirty eight different countries.
- Wattyl Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge with ten thousand riders completing the 160kms around Lake Taupo.
- Mountain bike events – one of them,the biggest of its type in the world.
- Lake Taupo Arts Festival bringing both New Zealand and international artists from all genre in a two week celebration
- New Year’s Eve concert on the Domain
- Great Lake Medieval Tournament & Festival - straight out of the days of old featuring jousting, sword fighting, skill at arms, battle re-enactments, stalls and more.
- Riverside Market - every Saturday morning for local produce and crafts at Riverside Park
Plus:
- The Inaugural Oxfam Trailwalker with teams of four given 36 hours to cover a 100km course showcasing some of the most beautiful and diverse country the Lake Taupo Region has to offer.
- Motor Racing A new 12.5 million international standard motor racing circuit has just opened in Taupo, attracting world events.
For a full list you will need to check out the events sections at the Lake Taupo NZ website.