Taupō Events & Venues

23/06/2026

⚠️ POSTPONED ⚠️

Unfortunately, due to the bleak weather conditions today, Orienteering Big Day Out has been postponed.

The event will now be held on Wednesday 1 July. 🧭🌳

Unfortunately due to the bleak conditions today we have decided to postpone our Orienteering big day out until next Wednesday 1st July.
Showers have arrived and are expected to get heavier throughout the day and with the wind chill factor, it is currently very damp and cold up at Spa Park.
We want this to be a pleasant experience for our students so hoping next week will bring a lot nicer conditions to hold this event.

22/06/2026

❤️ Could you save a life? ❤️ Spend just 90 minutes learning skills that could make all the difference!

Taupō’s Heartbeat is a free community CPR event designed to help you learn, refresh, and build confidence in responding to a cardiac emergency.

✅ CPR training and practice
✅ Learn how to use an AED
✅ Free blood pressure checks from the Heart Foundation
✅ Friendly, hands-on learning for all age

📍 Taupō Events Centre
📅 Saturday 27 June
🎟️ FREE – registration essential

Register here 👇

❤️ TAUPŌ'S FREE COMMUNITY CPR EVENT ❤️

Could you save the life of someone you love?

Most people either learned CPR years ago or have never had the chance to learn at all. Spend just 90 minutes with us and gain the confidence to step forward in an emergency.

✅ Hands-on CPR practice
✅ Learn how to use an AED (defibrillator)
✅ Build confidence to act in an emergency
✅ Suitable for anyone aged 12+
✅ Completely FREE

We're also excited to have the Heart Foundation joining us on the day, offering:

❤️ FREE blood pressure checks
❤️ Information and advice on heart health and reducing cardiovascular risk
❤️ The opportunity to chat with their team about keeping your heart healthy

📅 Saturday 27 June 2026
📍 Taupō Events Centre (AC Baths)
⏰ Four 90-minute sessions starting from 8:00am
🎟️ Bookings essential via Eventbrite

Approximately one person in our community suffers a cardiac arrest every two weeks. The life you save could be a family member, friend, workmate, or complete stranger.

Come along, learn some lifesaving skills, and take charge of your heart health at the same time. We'd love to see you there.

22/06/2026

🧭🌳 The Orienteering Big Day Out is back at Spa Park this Wednesday 24 June! 🌳🧭

A record number of students will be taking part this year, showing just how popular orienteering is becoming in our local schools. 🗺️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Teams will be putting their navigation skills to the test as they race, solve challenges, and explore beautiful Spa Park.

🚶‍♀️ A quick heads-up for park users: Spa Park will be busier than usual throughout the day. If you’re heading out for a walk, run, bike ride, or taking the dog for some exercise, please allow a little extra time and keep an eye out for groups of students enjoying the event. 🐕🚴

A huge thank you to our community for your patience and support as we create opportunities for our young people to learn, connect, and enjoy the great outdoors. 💚

🍀 Best of luck to all the participating schools, have a fantastic day of orienteering! 🧭✨

Taupo Orienteering Club, Katoa Po, Rogaine

22/06/2026

❄️✨ Winter fun is back and bigger than ever at the Taupō Winter Festival!✨❄️

📆 From Friday 3 July to Sunday 19 July make the most of an action packed line up of activities for the whole family, including:

✨ Mercury Light Hub – back and bigger than ever!
⛸️ Wairakei Estate Ice Rink
🛷 MC Century Ice Slide
🎈 Fun Zone (middle weekend only) featuring:
• Bouncy castles
• Bumper balls
• Inflatable fun

Plus, enjoy a fantastic programme of both free and ticketed events, including:
🎶 Live music
🎭 Theatre
😂 Comedy
🎨 Family entertainment
…and so much more!

📅 Plan your festival experience and book tickets at:
👉 www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz

Who’s coming along to experience the magic of winter in Taupō? ❄️💙

Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupō Winter Festival 2026, Taupō in summer is pretty ..., Great Lake Centre, Taupō, Waikato, 3 July 2026 - 19 July 2026,

20/06/2026

🐑🐕 Experience one of New Zealand’s great rural traditions at the Bayleys Sheepdog Trials!🇳🇿

Watch the incredible partnership between skilled handlers and their talented sheep dogs as they tackle challenging courses with precision and teamwork. 🐾👏

💚 Better still, this fantastic event helps raise funds for the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter, with raffles and auctions running throughout the trials – supporting a vital local service. 🚁

📅 23–27 June
🎟️ FREE admission
📍 Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre Taupo
🏟️ All trials are held under cover in the Bayleys Indoor Arena

Bring the whole family along for a fun-filled day celebrating New Zealand’s rural heritage while supporting an amazing cause! 🌿🐑

Bayleys Sheep Dog Trials, The Bayleys Sheep Dog Trials is an ..., Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre, Taupō, Waikato, 23 June 2026 - 27 June 2026,

19/06/2026

🌊✨ Experience Maiea /// To Surface at Taupō Museum this Matariki.

Created by Toi Tūwharetoa, this immersive exhibition celebrates the life force of our wai (water) and the deep connection between people and the environment. Through sound, visual art, and moving images, it’s a space to reflect, connect, and honour the cultural significance of Taupō Moana. 💙

📅 20 June – 3 August
🕙 Daily, 10:00am – 4:30pm
🗓 Workshops & Panel Discussions: Saturday, 11 July

Don’t miss this inspiring Matariki experience! 🌟

👇🏼 Check out below for more information.

18/06/2026

🎣🐟 More than just catching a fish… it’s about creating unforgettable memories! 💙

Starting to plan the school holidays? Looking for a fun activity? This kids Fishing Experience Tongariro National Trout Centre is the perfect way for young anglers to learn the basics with a local fishing expert! 🌟

📅 Spaces are limited, so check the available dates and book online today:
👉 https://troutcentre.com/products/term-1-kids-fishing-package

🎉 Bonus! Enter the code Turangi when booking online to receive 15% OFF! 🙌

👇🏼 Check out below for more information.

🎣 More than just catching a fish...

Available during the school holidays! Our Kids Fishing Experience is designed to give young anglers a genuine introduction to fishing.

✔ 20-minute guided experience
✔ One-on-one support from a local expert angler
✔ All equipment provided
✔ Fishing pond licence included
✔ Approx. 90% catch success rate
✔ Admission to the Museum, Aquarium and Hatchery included

While catches are highly likely, they're no longer guaranteed. What we do guarantee is a quality experience, expert guidance, and the opportunity to create lasting memories.

To avoid disappointment, check the specific dates online and book your experience today: https://troutcentre.com/products/term-1-kids-fishing-package


. oh you're still reading? awesome! get a 15% discount by entering the code: Turangi when booking online.

17/06/2026

Le Currents Culture and Arts Festival are going BIG with their first-ever 2-day festival. 😮

🔥 Fat Freddy’s Drop, Ocean Alley, Carl Cox and soooo many more incredible artists, DJs and bands will be lining up at this amazing festival - right here in Taupō! 🔥

With so many top artists to see, quite honestly, it’d be rude not to go.

📅 27 & 28 December 2026
📍 Riverside Park, Taupō
😎 Food, fun, good vibes and top drawer local and international music.

Go big or go home! 🤠

Get ALL the deets now at www.lecurrents.com

16/06/2026

🏁🚗 Grassroots Racing Returns to Taupō This Weekend! 🚗🏁

Get ready for an action-packed weekend at Taupō International Motorsport Park as the Taupō Car Club Winter Series – Round 1 roars into town! 🔥

Experience exciting wheel-to-wheel racing, local motorsport talent, and the authentic grassroots racing atmosphere that makes this series a fan favourite. 🏎️💨

Plus, the TGRNZ 86 Trophy Series will be on track, adding even more high-speed action to the weekend! ⚡🏆

Whether you’re a motorsport enthusiast or simply looking for a great day out, this is the perfect way to kick off the winter racing season.

📅 20–21 June
📍 Taupō International Motorsport Park

🎟️ More information: https://www.taupomp.co.nz/events/tcc-winter-series-r1 #/

This weekend Taupo Car Club is back, embracing grassroots racing at Taupo International Motorsport Park for Round 1 of their Winter Series!

Whether you're a dedicated motorsport fan or just love the atmosphere of race day, the TCC Winter Series delivers exciting wheel-to-wheel racing and a true grassroots motorsport experience.

With the TGRNZ 86 Trophy Series also on the card, it’s shaping up to be an action-packed weekend at Taupo Motorsport Park.

Don’t miss the opening round of the winter racing calendar!
https://www.taupomp.co.nz/events/tcc-winter-series-r1 #/

15/06/2026

🩸❤️ Taupō it's your time to make a difference ❤️🩸

The New Zealand Blood Service is coming to town, and they need our community to step up.

Every donation has the power to save lives , whether it’s helping someone through surgery, supporting cancer treatment, or responding to emergencies. It’s one simple act that can have an incredible impact.

📅 Monday 29 June - Thursday 2 July
📍 Great Lake Centre

If you’ve ever thought about donating, now is the perfect time. And if you’re already a donor – thank you! 👏 Why not bring a friend or colleague along and make it a team effort?

✅ It’s safe
✅ It’s quick
✅ It changes lives

Let’s show what Taupō is all about and get behind this important cause. 💙

🔗 Book your spot with NZ Blood or find out more here: https://www.nzblood.co.nz/booking