30 November 2024
www.cyclechallenge.com
New Zealand's largest bike event sees up to 10,000 riders from all around the world coming to take part over year. Request email for booking when date is posted
14-15 December 2024
www.ironman.com/im703-world-championship-2024
The iconic 70.3 event will be epic as Taupo is finally named as the host.
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11 January 2025
www.epicswim.co.nz
Experience the thrill of the Lake Taupo Epic Swim, where New Zealand’s top distance swimmers gather for a fresh-water challenge.
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25 January 2025
www.greenstoneentertainment.co.nz
Mark your calendar for one of Taupō’s most anticipated Summer events, featuring an incredible line-up of live performances.
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15–16 February 2025
www.trisporttaupo.co.nz/events/kinloch-triathlon-festival-2025/
The Sovereign Tri Series in Kinloch is a must for triathletes of all levels, offering both short-course and standard distances in a stunning summer setting.
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1 March 2025
www.ironman.com/im703-taupo
Race an IRONMAN 70.3 in Taupō each year alongside March’s IRONMAN New Zealand.
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4–6 April 2025
homeandgardenshow.co.nz/event/taupo-home-garden-show-2024
Discover fresh inspiration at the Taupo Home and Garden Show at the Great Lake Centre.
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11–13 April 2025
www.supercars.com/events/2024-itm-taupo
The Supercars Championship attracts over 9,000 international visitors and tens of thousands of domestic fans.
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14-16 March 2025
www.taupotrailfestival.co.nz
Join the adventure at the Taupo Trail Festival—a celebration of biking, running, and orienteering on Taupo’s world-class trails.
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2 August 2025
www.taupomarathon.co.nz
Join thousands of runners as they take on the Taupo Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, and 5km, all set against the stunning backdrop of Taupo’s incredible scenery.
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Date TBC
www.kinlochoffroadchallenge.co.nz
Get ready for off-road running at its best—whether you’re tackling the 5km or conquering the full marathon, this event promises adventure and breathtaking scenery. This event is normally held on the first or second Saturday in September.
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Date TBC
www.nzrugby.co.nz/news-and-events/events
Junior Tournament Week kicks off with a number of Cup & Carnival events taking place. NZ Rugby website.
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11 October 2025
www.taupoultra.co.nz
Run the Great Lake Trail solo or as part of a group in this endurance event that has distance options of 24, 50, 70 and 100km
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Date TBC
mccartneytournament.co.nz
The Taupo AFC hosts the McCartney Invitational Soccer Tournament every year in the last weekend of the October school holidays
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25-27 October 2025
www.lovetaupo.com/en/see-do/art-maori-culture/graffiato-taupo-street-art/
New Zealand's best and longest running street art festival takes place in Taupo every Labour Weekend.
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Date TBC
www.cyclechallenge.com
New Zealand's largest bike event sees up to 10,000 riders from all around the world coming to take part over year.
Request email for booking when date is posted
More events and information
www.lovetaupo.com/en/see-do/events/ for the full list of events.
Date TBC
Link: https://www.epicswim.co.nz/
Experience the thrill of the Lake Taupo Epic Swim, where New Zealand’s top distance swimmers gather for a fresh-water challenge
Request email for booking when date is posted
Date TBC
Link: https://greenstoneentertainment.co.nz/
Mark your calendar for one of Taupō’s most anticipated Summer events, featuring an incredible line-up of live performances.
Request email for booking when date is posted
Date TBC
Link: https://trisporttaupo.co.nz/events/kinloch-triathlon-festival-2025/
The Sovereign Tri Series in Kinloch is a must for triathletes of all levels, offering both short-course and standard distances in a stunning summer setting.
Request email for booking when date is posted
Date TBC
Link: https://homeandgardenshow.co.nz/event/taupo-home-garden-show-2024/
Discover fresh inspiration at the Taupo Home and Garden Show at the Great Lake Centre.
Request email for booking when date is posted
Date TBC
Link: https://www.supercars.com/events/2024-itm-taupo
The Supercars Championship attracts over 9,000 international visitors and tens of thousands of domestic fans.
Request email for booking when date is posted
Date TBC
Link: https://www.taupotrailfestival.co.nz/
Join the adventure at the Taupo Trail Festival—a celebration of biking, running, and orienteering on Taupo’s world-class trails
Request email for booking when date is posted
Date TBC
Link: https://www.taupomarathon.co.nz/
Join thousands of runners as they take on the Taupo Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, and 5km, all set against the stunning backdrop of Taupo’s incredible scenery.
Request email for booking when date is posted
Date TBC
Link: https://www.kinlochoffroadchallenge.co.nz/
Get ready for off-road running at its best—whether you’re tackling the 5km or conquering the full marathon, this event promises adventure and breathtaking scenery. This event is normally held on the first or second Saturday in September.
Request email for booking when date is posted
Date TBC
Link: https://www.nzrugby.co.nz/news-and-events/events
Junior Tournament Week kicks off with a number of Cup & Carnival events taking place. NZ Rugby website.
Request email for booking when date is posted
Date TBC
Link: https://www.taupoultra.co.nz/
Run the Great Lake Trail solo or as part of a group in this endurance event that has distance options of 24, 50, 70 and 100km.
Request email for booking when date is posted
Date TBC
Link: https://mccartneytournament.co.nz/
The Taupo AFC hosts the McCartney Invitational Soccer Tournament every year in the last weekend of the October school holidays.
Request email for booking when date is posted
Date TBC
Link: https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/see-do/art-maori-culture/graffiato-taupo-street-art/
New Zealand's best and longest running street art festival takes place in Taupo every Labour Weekend.
Request email for booking when date is posted
Date TBC
Link: https://www.cyclechallenge.com/
New Zealand's largest bike event sees up to 10,000 riders from all around the world coming to take part over year.
Request email for booking when date is posted
More events and information
Please visit https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/see-do/events/ for the full list of events. Include a button link.