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 6th Dec 2019 to 6th Dec 2019
Jingle & Mingle Christmas Party
Celebrate the end of the year in style with a table at Wairakei Resort Taupo’s Jingle and Mingle. This year has a Casino Night twist and promises to be bigger…
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from 7th Dec 2019 to 22nd Dec 2019
Pre-Christmas Weekend Buffet
It’s time to start winding up for the end of the year, and what better way than with a casual dinner at our Pre-Christmas Buffet. Enjoy Kiwi Christmas favourites like…
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from 7th Dec 2019 to 7th Dec 2019
IRONMAN 70.3 TAUPO
Great Lake Taupō, home to the 2018 IRONMAN 70.3 Taupō, is a popular tourist destination, boasting the largest freshwater lake in Australasia and mountains made internationally famous after being featured…
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from 14th Dec 2019 to 14th Dec 2019
Christmas in the Park & Taupo McDonald’s Santa Parade
Get excited for Christmas! Join in the fun in Taupo Town Centre to see the McDonald’s Santa parade with floats and performances from our wonderful community organizations, then come over…
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from 25th Dec 2019 to 25th Dec 2019
Christmas Day Grand Buffet
Bring friends and family together for a decadent Christmas feast like none other. Enjoy a grand selection of foods from the ocean like prawns and smoked salmon, sample our selection…
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from 27th Dec 2019 to 29th 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 30th Dec 2019 to 30th Dec 2019
Interislander Summer Festival Taupo Races
A stunning setting, relaxed atmosphere and fantastic live entertainment - this is summer NZ! Treat the whole gang to classic summer memories and smiles with a fun-filled day out trackside…
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from 5th Jan 2020 to 27th Dec 2020
Market Central Taupō Grand Opening
Taupō’s newest market is launching at the beginning of the new year! Support your local growers, makers, creators and small businesses. Our region has so much to offer and the…
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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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