What's on in Taupo
Our Christmas Pantomime
01 Dec 2008
E Send an email W Visit their website11.00am at the Great Lake Centre. Our famous mad panto, loosely based on Cinderella and her really ugly sisters - seeing is believing! Tickets $25.00 (including lunch) phone 0508 266 237 or email us.
Classic Motor Racing
06 Dec 2008 - 07 Dec 2008
W Visit their website10am at the Taupo Motorsport Park. The Historic Racing and Sports Car Club annual motor race weekend. This year celebrating 50 years of Mallock U.2. race cars. Classic and historic race cars racing and on display. Free spectator entry. Bring a picnic.
Journeys Through Light and Colour
06 Dec 2008 - 07 Jan 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteTaupo Museum. Paintings by Kay Palmer, clay work by Ross Palmer and Anne Powell. Kay’s work is a celebration of the many facets of everyday life: a journey through light and colour which often departs into the realm of imagination and vision. The concept of the vessel or boat has guided Ross’s work experience. The boats refer to journeys, history, spirituality and life experience in general. Anne’s work with porcelain has increasingly focused on the inherent strength of the clay which belies the look of fragility. These latest works are translucent, screen-printed, impressed and some have glass shards embedded.
Save Lives Give Blood
09 Dec 2008 - 11 Dec 2008
W Visit their websiteGreat Lake Centre. It isn't every day you can do something to save someone's life - but that's exactly what you do every time you donate blood. The blood will be used to treat accident and burns victims, for those undergoing surgery and for cancer patients. Be one of those who make a real difference and donate blood every 3 months. Tuesday 9th: 10.30am -2.00pm. Wednesday 10th: 8.30am -1.00pm and 3.00pm -7.00pm. Thursday 11th: 8.25am -1.00pm.
Taupo Half
13 Dec 2008
E Send an email W Visit their websiteWith a 2km swim along the lake front where athletes will be able to swim exactly half of the New Zealand Ironman swim course. Then through a transition in front of the Taupo Yacht Club on to the bike and out on to the local roads to Reporoa and back. After the 90 km bike ride you will then dismount your bike and run along the stunning shores of Lake Taupo out to Rainbow Point on a two lap course.
Classic Hits Christmas in the Park
14 Dec 2008
6pm - 8pm in Riverside Park. Featuring the much acclaimed Great Lake Big Band, massed choirs and the very best of Taupo's local entertainers, will give the Taupo community the opportunity to celebrate Christmas "family style". A chance to relax with a picnic dinner, sing all your favourite carols and enjoy top class entertainment. Programmes and carol sheets will be produced and featured in the Taupo Weekender, co-sponsors of the event. Proceeds from charity collections will go to the Taupo Community Food Bank and Taupo School of Music. December 21st in the event of poor weather.
Suzuki Berm Buster
14 Dec 2008
E Send an email W Visit their websiteWhat makes Suzuki Berm Buster special is the location which provides great variety of terrain. The event takes place right next door to the Kaimanawa Forest park (full of native bush and Sika deer). The ride will include classic winding forest track, some grassy sections below the pines, native bush edge, expert only sections, winding gullies and some really fast flowing firebreaks. For December we will provide a 45km and a 20km trail plus a novice trail and 2 kid's tracks.
Summer Festival Taupo Races
30 Dec 2008
W Visit their website12pm at the Taupo Racecourse. Racing Taupo’s Summer Festival meeting takes place on 30 December, featuring the Harveys Taupo Cup. Entry $5, under 18 free. Big screen; live music; wine tasting; speed dating competition; three-head races; free children’s entertainment. Mini-marquee packages available from $325 (groups of 10).
NYE08
31 Dec 2008 - 01 Jan 2009
Riverside Park. Celebrate New Year's Eve with your family in an alcohol free environment. Great music and fantastic fireworks will herald in the start of 2009. The entertainment is chosen with care to appeal to the whole family so come and join us, bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy a great night's entertainment. The best part about it is it's all free!
A Circle of Friends
10 Jan 2009 - 04 Feb 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteTaupo Museum. Paintings, sculpture, ceramics, metal and woodwork and glass engraving by Isobel McBeth, Lynda Mapplebeck, Marie Eiram, Mayme Chanwai, Narina McBeath, Mathew Whittaker, Bob Gibbs, Pamella Annesouth, Jan Waterfield, Robert Franken. This is an exciting and diverse collection of work by The Circle of Friends from the Kapiti Coast. Many of them are well established artists who have exhibited widely both in New Zealand and overseas. Their work has developed over the years with support and encouragement from the group. The boundaries are always challenged and without exception the aim is to show high quality art.
Free Concert - MoreFM Summer Series
11 Jan 2009
W Visit their website5 - 7pm Unison Amphitheatre, Riverside Park. Remedy - Formed in 2002 to perform Latin, Jazz & Blues based material. From the beginning of January through to the end of February we will be bringing you a series of entertainment packages designed to round off your weekend with sunshine, picnic's, wine, music and movies. In 2009 we are moving the start time to 5pm to allow you time to get off the Lake, get that picnic sorted and come join us on the grass. We have lifted the liquor ban because wine goes with picnic's right? As with the NYE concert it's all family, all safe, all fun and all on us, yes the whole two month series is free!
Free Concert - MoreFM Summer Series
18 Jan 2009
W Visit their website5 - 7pm Unison Amphitheatre, Riverside Park. The Mighty Ramble - The roots of the band go back to the beginning of the century when guitarist and front man Al Campbell met up with Drummer Andy Hoy at the Massey Jazz school. From the beginning of January through to the end of February we will be bringing you a series of entertainment packages designed to round off your weekend with sunshine, picnic's, wine, music and movies. In 2009 we are moving the start time to 5pm to allow you time to get off the Lake, get that picnic sorted and come join us on the grass. We have lifted the liquor ban because wine goes with picnic's right? As with the NYE concert it's all family, all safe, all fun and all on us, yes the whole two month series is free!
A1GP World Cup
23 Jan 2009 - 25 Jan 2009
W Visit their websiteBe in Taupo to see Black Beauty take on the world in a ‘must see’ weekend at the third A1GP Taupo, 23-25 January 2009. Pitting nation against nation in the World Cup of Motorsport, A1GP unites countries in a competition where human bravery, skill and excellence determine victory. Racing identical single-seat cars, the deliberately equalised technology allows countries to compete on a level playing field. A packed three day schedule includes the ENZED V8 Ute series, the Battery Town Porsche GT3 Cup, iconic Muscle Cars and the Toyota Racing Series. Entry on Friday is free to anyone buying tickets for Saturday and/or Sunday and parking is FREE - right across the road from your seat. Picnics welcome in the Embankment Area, however no alcohol or carbonated drinks to be brought into venue, and no food or beverage to be brought into the Grandstand Areas.
MotoTT Motorcycle Track Day
24 Jan 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteMotoTT holds regular motorcycle track days at Taupo Motorsport Park. These track days are designed to be a fun, non competitive environment in which to test your bike and your riding skills. Go as fast or as slow as you like with no cars (or police) to worry about. Riders are given sessions of 25 minutes (10-12 laps on the full 3.5km track). You may select 3 groups to ride in (1=fast, 2=medium and 3=slower). Spaces are limited so booking is essential to secure a place. To pre-register for a track day email Peter, please include your name, bike make/model, preferred riding group and track day date you wish to pre-register for.
Land Rover Tussock Traverse
24 Jan 2009
W Visit their websiteThe Land Rover Tussock Traverse is a unique 27km run or walk through the World Heritage Tongariro National Park. This route covers amazing scenery from the Rangipo Desert to Whakapapa Village, traversing between Mt Ruapehu and Mt Ngaruahoe, past the historic Waihohonu Hut, and covering part of the beautiful Round the Mountain track. There aren’t many events that traverse such a change in terrain – desert, scrubland, volcanic, tussock and bushline. All of this to be done in the company of like minded people and enthusiastic volunteer event support around you. And by entering the event, you can do your bit to help this World Heritage area, as all proceeds from the event go to the Tongariro Natural History Society, a non-profit organization for conservation projects in the park.
Taupo Tea Party
24 Jan 2009
E Send an email W Visit their website2 - 4:30pm in Riverside Park. Enjoy an afternoon listening to music, being treated to delectable savoury and sweet treats while sipping on world class blended tea. Proceeds go to the Breast Cancer Foundation. Tickets for the Tea Party are $45 and available from Yum Food Company and ZeaYou Gallery Taupo.
Free Movies - MoreFM Summer Series
25 Jan 2009
W Visit their website7pm in Riverside Park. Ratatouille followed by High School Musical 1. From the beginning of January through to the end of February we will be bringing you a series of entertainment packages designed to round off your weekend with sunshine, picnic's, wine, music and movies. In 2009 we are moving the start time to 5pm to allow you time to get off the Lake, get that picnic sorted and come join us on the grass. We have lifted the liquor ban because wine goes with picnic's right? As with the NYE concert it's all family, all safe, all fun and all on us, yes the whole two month series is free!
Taupo Medieval Festival
31 Jan 2009 - 01 Feb 2009
W Visit their websiteThe 2009 tournament will showcase some of the finest historical recreations in Australasia, culminating in the inaugural Trans-Tasman Jousting Cup. The tournament provides an up close and personal look at history, with a unique appeal for the whole family. Now in its fourth year, the Tournament and its associated festival attracts competitors and spectators from all over the world. Jousting and Foot Combat teams from New Zealand, Australia, France, Belgium, the United Kingdom and Poland have all visited Taupo, helping to create a quality international event, elevating the profile of both Taupo and New Zealand on the world stage.
Free Concert - MoreFM Summer Series
01 Feb 2009
W Visit their website7 - 9pm Unison Amphitheatre, Riverside Park. Zeero specialize in classic rock with driving guitars and strong vocals. There have been several re-incarnations of the band since then, with the 2008 lineup including one of the founding guitarists Barry Kerr, founding drummer Ray Ward, long-time bass player Graham Sullivan, new guitarist Steve Green and three renowned local singers, Stacy Carson, Dionne Bidois and Shona Pruden. From the beginning of January through to the end of February we will be bringing you a series of entertainment packages designed to round off your weekend with sunshine, picnic's, wine, music and movies. In 2009 we are moving the start time to 5pm to allow you time to get off the Lake, get that picnic sorted and come join us on the grass. We have lifted the liquor ban because wine goes with picnic's right? As with the NYE concert it's all family, all safe, all fun and all on us, yes the whole two month series is free!
Kiwiburn
05 Feb 2009 - 08 Feb 2009
W Visit their websiteKiwiburn is New Zealand's annual regional Burning Man event and will be held at Whakamaru Domain, Mangakino. The art theme for 2009 is “FUTURE HISTORY”. Kiwiburn presents alpha and omega, the beginning and the end. Let our future return to our past, let ancient cities and temples spring up in the year 3000 wasteland of the Moon colonies, let history repeat. Atlantis, Greece, Egypt, China, Aztek, Maori, Celt... ancient civilisations speak to our future. Come in toga, come in a spacesuit, come and create: Future History.
Multi Cultural Festival
07 Feb 2009
E Send an emailGreat Lake Centre. Celebrate the cultural diversity within our community with amazing displays, entertainment and food.
Kinloch Tri / National Sprint Champs
08 Feb 2009
W Visit their websiteKinloch Township. Experience unbelievably clear lake water, quiet country cycle roads and picturesque running by the lake.
Great Composing Partnerships
12 Feb 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteGreat Lake Centre.Take Gilbert and Sullivan, Lerner and Loewe, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Rodgers & Hart and other great composing partnerships and you are guaranteed a show with a great variety of music! Phone 0508 266 237 or email us for ticket information.
Taupo Flying Proms
14 Feb 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteIf you were one of the lucky ones who loved Picnic in the Park (Where There's Music in the Air) last February, then you are in for another treat this Valentine's Day! Magnificent men in their flying machines meets the highly entertaining musical magic of a Night at the Proms in a unique event combining spectacular and breathtaking aerobatics, aircraft and vintage car displays, and entertainment featuring the popular music of the Central Band of the RNZAF, and the Great Lake Big Band. A special attraction of next year's show will be an appearance by the world famous "Red Checkers" aerobatic team of the RNZAF and an explosive fireworks finale. There will also be appearances by local artists and performers, as well as other displays and features such as classic and vintage cars. With tickets priced from $30 for adults and $12 for students (under 5 free) be in quick for an extraordinary entertainment event. Tickets available at Ticketek.
New Balance Great Lake Relay
21 Feb 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteThe New Balance Great Lake Relay around the largest lake in Australasia – the beautiful Lake Taupo. Renown as the ultimate team building event held on one of the most scenic courses in the world, the Great Lake Relay sees teams of 10 to 18 members running or walking to complete the 18 legs around the 155km course. The legs range in distance from 5.2km to 14.4km. Grab a group of friends, family or workmates together and enjoy a fun filled and exhilarating weekend together – you won’t be disappointed!
MotoTT Motorcycle Track Day
27 Feb 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteMotoTT holds regular motorcycle track days at Taupo Motorsport Park. These track days are designed to be a fun, non competitive environment in which to test your bike and your riding skills. Go as fast or as slow as you like with no cars (or police) to worry about. Riders are given sessions of 25 minutes (10-12 laps on the full 3.5km track). You may select 3 groups to ride in (1=fast, 2=medium and 3=slower). Spaces are limited so booking is essential to secure a place. To pre-register for a track day email Peter, please include your name, bike make/model, preferred riding group and track day date you wish to pre-register for.
Across the Lake Swim
28 Feb 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteAcross the Lake Swim, Acacia Bay to 3 Mile Bay, 4.2kms, held one week prior to Bonita Ironman New Zealand. Each year the numbers are growing.
Ironkidz Triathlon
01 Mar 2009
W Visit their websiteTriathlon for 8-15 year olds. Schools participation prize. Teams and individuals, elite section for the serious athlete.
Bonita Ironman New Zealand Triathlon
07 Mar 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteOne of the biggest international sporting events held each year in New Zealand and the ultimate in triathlon. Ironman New Zealand combines a 3.8 km lake swim and a 179.2 km cycle with a full 42.2 km marathon. Starting at 7am in Taupo athletes begin their challenge to complete the course by midnight. The course allows for spectators to be as close as possible. The first Ironman held in Taupo was in March 1999 with over 700 competitors - in 2005 almost 1,200 took part. A comprehensive web site is available for registering at www.ironman.co.nz and which also follows the race live!
Wonderful Songs of the War Years
12 Mar 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteGreat Lake Centre. We pay tribute to this hard yet inspiring time, the special brand of humour that it produced and its great songs including A Nightingale sang at Berkeley Square, White Cliffs of Dover, Lillie Marlene, Bless ‘em all and many more! Phone 0508 266 237 or email us for ticket information.
Scenic Cellars Spanish Dinner
14 Mar 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteThe Cellar, Scenic Cellars, 32 Roberts Street. $130 per person. A fiesta of Spanish cuisine and wine. Get a group together for a fantastic night out in Taupo. To book your tickets phone 07 378 5704 or email us.
Taupo Home and Garden Show
20 Mar 2009 - 22 Mar 2009
W Visit their websiteGreat Lake Centre. There’s something for everyone at our Home & Garden Shows! Learn some hot tips to enhance the look of your home and save on masses of show-only specials. Enjoy a preview of upcoming trends, innovative products and expert advice - you are guaranteed to walk away with lots of new ideas for your home & garden - whatever your budget or taste!
2nd annual Trans Taupo paddle
28 Mar 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteThe pinnacle of open fresh water paddling. The Trans Taupo attracted over 100 paddlers to the inaugural event in 2008, challenging competitors to a 45km paddle race across the pure crystal mountain fed waters of NZ and Australasia’s largest freshwater lake. A human powered journey from Tokaanu to Taupo, the Trans Taupo is open to Sea Kayaks, Surf Ski’s, Waka ama, and Ocean Rowers, with both a solo and a team relay categories. Visit the event website for further details, 2008 results, race report, photos and video coverage of the first to conquer the lake.
MotoTT Motorcycle Track Day
28 Mar 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteMotoTT holds regular motorcycle track days at Taupo Motorsport Park. These track days are designed to be a fun, non competitive environment in which to test your bike and your riding skills. Go as fast or as slow as you like with no cars (or police) to worry about. Riders are given sessions of 25 minutes (10-12 laps on the full 3.5km track). You may select 3 groups to ride in (1=fast, 2=medium and 3=slower). Spaces are limited so booking is essential to secure a place. To pre-register for a track day email Peter, please include your name, bike make/model, preferred riding group and track day date you wish to pre-register for.
Oxfam Trailwalker
04 Apr 2009 - 05 Apr 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteOxfam New Zealand dares you to undertake the world's greatest team challenge to help overcome poverty and injustice. The challenge is for your team of four to complete 100kms in 36 hours and to raise funds to help some of the world's poorest people. Oxfam Trailwalker offers you an incredibly satisfying personal achievement, an unparalleled chance to share the experience with friends and colleagues and a unique opportunity to do something amazing for others. Be extraordinary. Take Part.
Avanti 100k Flyer
04 Apr 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteThe course is a fast and scenic - a total of 100km. 100k, what a fantastic milestone! You will ride through magnificent countryside from one world famous tourist destination to another. A great way to spend a weekend, with the event totally organised for you. The event hosted 4,000 competitors in 2005. Starts at Ward Street in Rotorua at 10am and finishes at the Taupo Events Centre. For more details visit the website.
Odyssey 3 Day Mountain Bike Tour
10 Apr 2009 - 12 Apr 2009
E Send an email W Visit their website3 day mountain bike event. The event will begin in Whakatane and finish in Taupo coming through Rotorua along the way with two overnight camps set up. Travel through Forrest, bush, around lakes and along ridges while experiencing great camaraderie and some of the most beautiful country in New Zealand.
MotoTT Motorcycle Track Day
24 Apr 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteMotoTT holds regular motorcycle track days at Taupo Motorsport Park. These track days are designed to be a fun, non competitive environment in which to test your bike and your riding skills. Go as fast or as slow as you like with no cars (or police) to worry about. Riders are given sessions of 25 minutes (10-12 laps on the full 3.5km track). You may select 3 groups to ride in (1=fast, 2=medium and 3=slower). Spaces are limited so booking is essential to secure a place. To pre-register for a track day email Peter, please include your name, bike make/model, preferred riding group and track day date you wish to pre-register for.
MACPAC Autumn Challenge
25 Apr 2009
W Visit their websiteLocated just off the Napier/Taupo highway, Mountain Valley is a unique wilderness destination beside the Mohaka River, within easy reach of Taupo and Napier. The 6 hour event is a great entry level, all women's team adventure race. The core disciplines are trail walking, non-technical mountain biking and white water rafting. It is aimed at women of all abilities with the aims being to enjoy the outdoors, to embrace challenge and have a good time. It is also a great social weekend in a wonderful location.
The Romance of Europe
29 Apr 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteGreat Lake Centre. Experience the best music that Europe has produced: opera, operetta and song by Strauss, Lehar, Puccini, Verdi, and Mozart - a concert with variety, humour, passion and romance! Phone 0508 266 237 or email us for ticket information.
Stage and Screen
10 Jun 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteGreat Lake Centre. Four great shows that made the leap from the stage to the screen. We include, for the first time, elements of both film and song in this interactive show - Carousel, The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof and Mary Poppins. Phone 0508 266 237 or email us for ticket information.
Starlight Cinema Centre 14th Hobby Expo
11 Jul 2009 - 12 Jul 2009
E Send an emailTaupo Events Centre Hobby Expo showcasing all nature and types of hobbies. Hobbies from model railways through to quilts and stamp collecting. Highly entertaining and interesting, you may even pick up a new interest. Contact the club secretary on jshepherd@xtra.co.nz.
Mizuno Half Marathon
02 Aug 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteNew Zealand's biggest half marathon in fact its the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere! This popular event is held annually on the first Sunday in August. The course is absolutely stunning with runners and walkers heading out from town along the Lake front with unobstructed views all the way to the mountains.
Modern Musicals
05 Aug 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteGreat Lake Centre. Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Les Miserables, Fiddler on the Roof, Jekyll and Hyde, Sunset Boulevard, Miss Saigon, A Chorus Line, Chicago, Sweeney Todd and A Little Night Music to name but a few! Phone 0508 266 237 or email us for ticket information.
The Magnificence of the Music Hall
03 Sep 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteGreat Lake Centre. Join Geoffrey and his gallivanting gavel as the Chairman with fine artistes for a rollicky, rousing, sensational, scintillating show of marvellous mellifluous melody, monumentally magnificent melodrama and fantastic frolicking fun. Phone 0508 266 237 or email us for ticket information.
Jamis Bicycles Day-Night Thriller
12 Sep 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteThe "Thriller "is fast becoming one of the best events on the mountain bikers calendar and is the largest mountain bike event of its kind in the world with over 4,000 riders. Its wide appeal lies in the fact that it caters to all mountain bikers, from recreational day riders to night riding adrenaline junkies. The ride is a five-person lap race, or continuous relay event, operating for twelve hours from 10.30am to 10.30pm. Only one team member may be riding on the course at any one time and the next rider must be tagged to commence their lap. The course is 8km or 30 minutes in length.
Kern, Gershwin and Berlin
08 Oct 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteGreat Lake Centre. Join us for a look at the works of these three great composers. Hits from their shows and some lesser known gems from their song books. Phone 0508 266 237 or email us for ticket information.
An Olde Fashioned Christmas
19 Nov 2009
E Send an email W Visit their websiteGreat Lake Centre. Our Christmas concert brings all the joy, spirit and fun of Christmas with famous Carols and songs to enjoy and sing along to. A concert to share with your friends and remember what Christmas is all about! Phone 0508 266 237 or email us for ticket information.
