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Events Capital Of New Zealand

Sportspeople, athletes, groups, and families participating in an event; whether it’s swimming, racing, walking, golfing or boating will appreciate our incredible thermally heated pool and spa. After a long day competing or having fun!, wind down in our pool and rest those weary muscles. Too tired to cook? We understand. While relaxing in the pool order a refreshment from the swim up bar and order a meal from the cafe.

Taupo is where it’s happening and each year we host the 'International Ironman' - New Zealand’s biggest one day annual event with competitors from 38 different countries - and 'The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge', with over 11,000 riders completing the 160kms around Great Lake Taupo.

Book with us for convenient, clean accommodation located close to Taupo central and enjoy our fantastic secure facilities.

Lake Taupo Events

Taupo is renowned as ‘The Events Capital of New Zealand’ and rightly so! Always a hive of activity, Taupo comes alive each month with sporting events, cultural, community and family festivals plus live concerts.

Located only 5 minutes from the town centre, Lake Taupo Holiday Resort is the perfect base for those attending a local event.

Wairakei Estate Ice Rink

27 June 10:00 AM to 13 July 9:00 PM
Taupo’s Tongariro North Domain comes alive with mid-winter fun as the Wairakei Estate Ice Rink returns as part of the Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupo Winter Festival to skate away the mid-winter blues from Friday 27 ...
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General Kala

12 July 8:00 PM to 12 July 10:35 PM
Taking their lead from classic analog-synth acts of the late 1970s and early '80s, as well as progressive and rock luminaries of both decades.  Described as "Ultravox meets Kate Bush," Kala infuses visceral, ...
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Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupō Winter Festival 2025

27 June 10:00 AM to 13 July 9:30 PM
Taupō in summer is pretty great....but we reckon it's even better in the winter! The Malcolm Flower Insurance Taupō Winter Festival runs over two weeks during the July school holidays and has a programme jam-packed ...
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Small Print Exhibition

26 June 9:00 AM to 25 July 5:00 PM
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PCANZ Small Print Exhibition Series 2025-2026

26 June 9:00 AM to 25 July 5:00 PM
The Small Print exhibition is at Lava Glass Gallery and Sculpture Garden from 26 June. An unselected travelling exhibition of A4 prints by Print Council Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ) in collaboration with galleries ...
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Lake Taupo Events Capital Of New Zealand - PCANZ Small Print Exhibition Series 2025-2026

Sandscapes of Matariki: Papa-i-te-rangi (Earth Meeting Sky)

07 June 10:00 AM to 14 July 4:30 PM
Karla Mohi (Ngāti Tūwharetoa) considers herself a painter, her chosen medium - onepū or sand. Karla says, "I found a way of displaying our natural resources and preserving them into a work of art. In using natural ...
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Punarua

07 June 10:00 AM to 14 July 4:30 PM
This Matariki Taupō Museum are celebrating the New Year with this exhibition and the showcasing of Punarua by Te Whā a Huna. Commissioned for the Sydney Biennale in 2024, Punarua was created in Tokaanu, on the Southern ...
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Bang Bang Bingo Bonanza - Taupo (RuPaul's Drag Race): CANCELLED

15 July 7:00 PM to 15 July 10:00 PM
Join the sensational Kita Mean, winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under and Rita Menu RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under season 3 Miss Congeniality, for a night of drag bingo like no other! Expect outrageous comedy, fierce ...
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Tuesday Night Poker – Texas Hold'em Tournament

04 March 6:30 PM to 06 January 10:30 PM
New Players Always Very Welcome..... Beginners | Intermediate | Advanced... All Poker Players Welcome! 6.30pm start. Rego open from 5.45pm. Early Bird Chip (5000) cuts off at 6.30pm, when the game starts. Free ...
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Paint and Wine Night - Matisse Cat: CANCELLED

16 July 6:00 PM to 16 July 8:00 PM
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece! Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in the heart of Taupō! No previous painting experience ...
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Lake Taupo Events Capital Of New Zealand - Paint and Wine Night - Matisse Cat: CANCELLED