Upcoming Events Wairakei Resort Taupo

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What's on in the Great Lake Taupo region

Upcoming Events

The Great Lake Taupo region is the the events capital of New Zealand and there’s always going to be a sports, outdoors, arts, culture, food, wine, music, concerts, parades, festivals, family or community event just around the corner.

Check out our detailed event listings right here, and heck why not come on by and join in the fun.

from 1st Jan 2019 to 31st Dec 2019
Afternoon Tea
Wairakei Resort’s Afternoon Tea marks a decade-long tradition of catching up with your loved ones or friends over sweet and savoury treats, finger sandwiches with gourmet fresh teas or espresso…
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from 27th Dec 2019 to 22nd Feb 2020
Night Markets
The Wairakei Resort Taupo Friday & Saturday Night Market is a local summer favourite where you get to immerse yourself in the tastes of Mexico, Spain, Asian Fusion, Kiwiana and…
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from 29th Dec 2019 to 1st Mar 2020
Sunday Surf & Turf Buffet
Enjoy all that our beautiful country has to offer with Kaimoana and Kaiwhenua (food from the sea and land) without leaving town! Wairakei Resort Taupo is proudly hosting Sunday Surf…
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from 7th Mar 2020 to 8th Mar 2020
IRONMAN New Zealand
With rich history, a pristine fresh water swim and a world class host town experience, IRONMAN New Zealand is a bucket list race for all triathletes. With half the field…
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from 8th Mar 2020 to 8th Mar 2020
Whio Family Fun Day
Enjoy a fun whanau day out celebrating our unique blue duck – the whio! A free day of exciting activities and interesting korero in the beautiful grounds of Tongariro National…
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from 28th Mar 2020 to 28th Mar 2020
Crank it @ Craters
This event consists of riding two or more laps of a 12.5km single track course designed specifically for this event through the stunning Craters Taupo mountain bike park. Ride 25km,…
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from 14th Jun 2020 to 14th Jun 2020
Craters Classic
This is the 13th consecutive year for the Craters Classic with the start and finish is slated at our main sponsor's Wairakei Resort Taupo's park like grounds. This means GREAT…
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from 20th Jun 2020 to 20th Jun 2020
The Possum Night Run and Walk
Experience the Wairakei Resort – Craters Mountain Bike Park – Craters of the Moon Geothermal Walkway If you are looking for fun, adventure and personal challenge, plus a way to…
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