Lakeland Resort Taupo

29/09/2026

Looking for something to do while you’re in Taupō? ☀️🌊

Check out what’s happening around Taupō this October! 👇

There’s always something happening in our beautiful town. 😊

Looking for inspiration this October? 🍂🎉

Our latest ‘What's On’ in October guide is here, packed with events, activities, live entertainment, sporting events, markets, school holiday fun, and much more happening across the Taupō District. There's something for everyone to enjoy.

👇 Check out the full October What's On guide below and start planning your month.

Treats of Taupō
📆 26 September – 4 October
📍 Taupo District
💻www.treatsoftaupo.co.nz

Kids Fishing Experience
📆 26 September – 10 October
📍 Tongariro National Trout Centre
💻 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DYnccSPQu/

School Holidays Workshop Warehouse Stationery
📆 1 October
📍 Warehouse Stationery
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/get-creating-these-school-holidays/

Rugby 101
📆 1 October
📍 Tongariro North Domain
💻 https://www.rugby101.co.nz/about

Maple & Mānuka Craft Co presents Coffee & Crafts – Mini Maker Studio
📅 2 October
📍 Sacred Grounds
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/maple-manuka-craft-co-presents-coffee-crafts-mini-maker-studio/taupo

Rosemary's - Stand Up Comedy 2.0
📆 2 October
⏰ 8pm
📍 Rosemary’s
💻 https://facebook.com/events/s/rosemarys-stand-up-comedy-nigh/1699427778136453/

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
📅 2 October
📍Wairakei Resort
💻 https://www.interactivetheatre.com.au/faulty-towers-the-dining-experience/

Roller Skating Disco - Skatescool Taupō
📆 2 October & 3 October + Every Friday & Saturday of the month
📍 Skatescool Taupo, 86 Miro Street,
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/roller-skating-disco-skatescool-taupo/lake-taupo

Park Run
📆 3 October + every Saturday
📍 Wharewaka Point
💻 https://www.facebook.com/taupoparkrun

Octobeer Fest at Mulligan's
📆 3 October
📍 Mulligan's Public House
💻 https://www.taupo.info/taupo-events-whats-on/octobeer-fest-mulligans-public-house

Epic Events Berm Buster
📆 3-4 October
📍 Homestead Road Forest
💻 https://www.epicevents.co.nz/

Market Central Sunday Farmers' & Craft Market
📆 4 October + every Sunday
📍 Tongariro North Domain
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1467550581424100/1467550591424099/?active_tab=about

Market Central Greenflea Carboot Sale
📆 4 October
📍 Tongariro North Domain
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/the-greenflea-carboot-sale-at-market-central-taupo/taupo?

Harcourts Pink Walk
📆 4 October
📍 3 Mile Bay
💻 https://www.facebook.com/share/1CooWje9Ut/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Mantra Band - Kirtan Experience - Spring Tour
📆 4 October
📍 Great Lake Centre
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/mantra-band-kirtan-experience-spring-tour-taupo/taupo?utm_medium=rss.amp

NZ Golden Retriever Gathering
📆 4 October
📍 Tongariro North Domain & Taupō Kennel Club
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/nz-golden-retriever-gathering/lake-taupo

Blossom Brunch Fundraiser
📆 4 October
📍 Kinloch Club Café
💻 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JvB6HRw1r/

Taupō Mini Masters Golf Tournament
📆 7 – 9 October
📍 Taupō Golf Club
💻 https://www.taupogolf.co.nz/events-calendar?ComeFromCat=2006

Abracadabra Kids Show
📆 8 October
📍 Great Lake Centre
💻 https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/Show.aspx?sh=UABRA26

Placemakers Tradies Day at Taupō Races
📆 9 October
📍 Taupō Races
💻 https://tauporacingclub.co.nz/placemakers-tradies-day-taupo

McCartney Invitational Football Tournament
📆 9-11 October
📍 Crown Park
💻 https://mccartneytournament.co.nz/

Roller Disco Tūrangi
📆 11 October
📍 Tūrangi Gymnasium
💻 https://www.facebook.com/share/19DJJZXqGX/

Tri-Sport Taupō Duathlon Series
📆 12 October
📍 Taupō International Motorsport Park
💻 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18FafBhsQu/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Kerali Golf 4-Course Thermal Open
📆 12 -16 October
📍 Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary
💻 https://keraligolf.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/

NZ Blood Service Blood Drive
📆 13 – 16 October / 27-28 October
📍 The Great Lake Centre
💻 https://www.nzblood.co.nz/booking

Trinity Music Concert
📆 14 October
📍 The Great Lake Centre
💻 https://www.tauposchoolofmusic.org.nz/latest-news/trinity-concert

Finding Nemo Jr
📆 16 – 17 October
📍 ACT2 Visual and performing arts school
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/finding-nemo-jr2/taupo

The LinkECU Drift Riot
📅 16-17 October
📍Taupo International Motorsport Park
💻 https://www.taupomp.co.nz/events/the-linkecu-drift-riot #/

Wairakei Primary School Pet Day
📆 17 October
📍 Wairakei Primary School
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/wairakei-primary-school-pet-day/taupo

Taupō Ultramarathon
📆 17 October
📍 Whakaipo Bay Recreation Reserve
💻 https://www.facebook.com/taupoultramarathon/

The Original Gypsy Fair
📆 17-18 October
📍 Tongariro North Domain
💻 https://www.facebook.com/thegypsyfairnewzealand/

BossIT - Business Start-up Information Evening - Free Event
📆 22 October
📍 The Great Lake Centre
💻 https://www.facebook.com/share/1Da3WKMR4a/

Motuoapa Fishing & Boating Club – Labour Weekend Fishing Competition
📅 23-25 October
📍 Motuoapa Fishing & Boating Club
💻 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19HNwx8VBn/

Omori Kuratau Labour Weekend Market
📆 24 October
📍 Omori
💻 https://www.facebook.com/share/1Doyg2Ey4f/

Labour Weekend Extravaganza at Market Central
📅 24 October
📍Northcroft Reserve
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/labour-weekend-extravaganza-at-market-central2/taupo

Huka Honda MX Fest 2026
📆 24-25 October
📍 Digger McEwen MX Park
💻 https://www.mxt.co.nz/online-entries/2026-huka-honda-mx-fest

Graffiato Street Art Festival
📆 24 - 26 October
📍 Taupō C*D
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/graffiato-taupo-street-art-festival/taupo

Taupō Art Connection
📆 24-26 October
📍 Waiora House
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/taupo-art-connection-expo/lake-taupo

Taupō Thermal Throwdown 2026 Presented by OTB Discs
📆 24-26 October
📍 Spa Park
💻 https://www.discgolfscene.com/tournament/Taup_Thermal_Throwdown_2026_Presented_by_OTB_Discs

Kinloch Market
📆 25 October
📍 Kinloch Domain
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/kinloch-market-2026/taupo

Beats By Bingo
📆 29 October
📍 Two-Mile Bay Sailing Club
💻 https://www.facebook.com/share/1CT54UVDLz/

Halloween Trick or Treat Celebration
📆 30 October
📍 Taupō C*D
💻 https://www.towncentretaupo.co.nz/

Halloween Comes Early ...
📅 30 October
📍Confinement Escape Rooms
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/halloween-comes-early/taupo

FENZ National Hunting Competition
📆 30 October – 1 November
📍 Tūrangi
💻 https://www.facebook.com/share/1EmTZrAu8d/

Friday Night on the Dance Floor
📆 31 October
📍 Waipahihi Community Hall
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/fright-night-on-the-dance-floor/lake-taupo

2026 Generation Homes Monster Mountain Bike Challenge
📆 31 October
📍 Craters Mountain Bike Park
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/2026-generation-homes-monster-mountain-bike-challenge/taupo

The Mystery of Wairakei Manor
📅 31 October
📍Wairakei Resort
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/the-mystery-of-wairakei-manor/lake-taupo

Mates In Motors
📆 31 October
📍 Tongariro North Domain
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/mates-in-motors-2026/taupo

* Please note, event information is correct at the time of posting and may be subject to change.

For full event details and ticket info, visit the Love Taupō website https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/see-do/events/ or check out the links above.

Got an event coming up in Taupō, Tūrangi, Mangakino or Reporoa? Get it in front of more people by listing it on the Love Taupō website, it only takes a few minutes to get started! Check it out here: https://www.lovetaupo.com/.../sports.../list-your-event/

26/09/2026

☀️ Hello longer evenings! 🌅

Don’t forget to put your clocks forward tonight! ⏰

We’re looking forward to more beautiful summer evenings here in Taupō 💛

Who else is ready for summer? ☀️

20/09/2026

🍽️ What's for dinner?

Take a look at some of the favourites on our dinner menu at Lakeland Resort Taupō.

Open Tuesday–Saturday, 6:00pm–8:30pm, with reservations highly recommended during busy periods.

What would you choose? 👇

10/09/2026

🌊 A beautiful day at Lakeland Resort Taupō.

With Lake Taupō just moments away, beautiful grounds and plenty to explore nearby, it's a great place to slow down, relax and enjoy everything Taupō has to offer. 💙

Who would you bring for a Taupō getaway? 👇

12/07/2026

✨ Looking for something to do while you're in Taupō this July? ✨

From family-friendly activities and live entertainment to winter events and local experiences, there's plenty happening around our beautiful town this month! ❄️🎉

Whether you're staying with us or planning a getaway, be sure to check out what's on and make the most of your visit.

📍 See what's happening in Taupō this July below, and let us know what event you're most excited to attend!

🎉❄️ ‘What’s On’ in Taupō this July! ❄️🎉

Winter is in full swing, and Taupō is packed with exciting events, family fun, outdoor adventures, culture, and plenty of reasons to get out and explore! 🌟

Whether you’re gliding across the ice rink ⛸️, celebrating Matariki 🌌, enjoying live entertainment 🎶, or keeping the kids entertained during the school holidays 🎣🧩, there’s something for everyone this July.

Grab your friends and whānau, rug up warm 🧣☕, and make the most of everything happening around our beautiful district. 🌲💙

📅 Check out our July What’s On guide and start planning your winter adventures today! ❄️✨

Maiea /// To Surface
📆 20 June – 3 August
⏰10am – 4:30pm
📍 Taupō Museum
💻 https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/events/935422

Matariki Week at Awhi House
📆 29 June – 3 July
⏰10am – 2pm
📍 Awhi House, Tūrangi
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/967654666275320/967654669608653/

Plastic Free July
📆 1 July – 31 July
📍 District Wide
💻 https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/

Happy Ears, Happy Tamariki
📆 2 July
⏰10am – 1pm
📍 Awhi House, Tūrangi
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/781146035065656/781146065065653/?active_tab=about

Midday Concert
📆 3 July
⏰12pm – 1pm
📍 St Andrew's Anglican Church
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/midday-concert-2026

Taupō Winter Festival - More FM Opening Night Celebration
📆 3 July
⏰5pm – 7pm
📍 Tongariro South Domain
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/more-fm-opening-night-celebration-2026

Women in W**e: A W**emaker's Dinner
📆 3 July
⏰6.30pm – 10pm
📍 Bistro Lago, Hilton Lake Taupō
💻 https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/events/936290

Taupō Winter Festival - Roller Disco - Frozen Theme Winter Festival Celebration
📆 3 July – 18 July
📍 Skatescool Taupō
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/roller-disco-roller-skatescool-2026

Taupō Winter Festival - Dropzone Light Hub
📆 3 July – 19 July
⏰5pm – 9pm
📍 Tongariro South Domain
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/dropzone-light-hub-2026

Taupō Winter Festival - Wairakei Ice Rink
📆 3 July – 19 July
⏰10am – 10pm (closes 9.30pm Sunday and Monday)
📍 Tongariro North Domain
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/wairakei-estate-ice-rink-2026

Taupō Winter Festival - MB Century Ice Slide
📆 3 July – 19 July
⏰ 10am – 10pm (closes 9.30pm Sunday and Monday)
📍 Tongariro North Domain
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/mb-century-ice-slide-2026

Taupō Winter Festival - McDonald's Taupō Community Colouring-In
📆 3 July – 19 July
📍 Tongariro South Domain
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/community-colouring-in-2026

Taupō Winter Festival - Town Centre Taupō Treasure Hunt & Colouring Competition
📆 3 July – 19 July
📍 Taupō Town Centre
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/treasure-hunt-colouring-competition-2026

Taupō Winter Festival - Disk Golf Hole-in-one Challenge
📆 4 July
⏰11am – 2pm
📍 Tongariro North Domain
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/taupo-disc-golf-hole-in-one-2026

Taupō Winter Festival - Decorate a Tumbler
📆 4 July
⏰ 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm
📍 Quirky Pottery Studio
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/decorate-a-tumbler-2026

North Island Cross Country Championship
📆 4 July
📍 Spa Park
💻 https://www.facebook.com/taupoharriers/photos/north-island-cross-country-champhionshipentries-open-900am-monday-18-may-2026/1278077677773309/

Waterworld at AC Baths
📆 4 July – 5 July
📍 Taupō AC Baths
💻 https://www.wipeout.co.nz/location-suburb/ac-baths

Taupō Winter Festival - Liquor & Literature presented by Le Pine & Co.
📆 4 July – 5 July
📍 Taupō Library
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/liquor-literature-2026

School Holidays - Kids Fishing experience
📆 4 July - 19 July
📍Tongariro National Trout Centre
💻 https://troutcentre.com/collections/kids-fishing

Taupō Winter Festival - Have a Go on the Potter's Wheel
📆 6 July
⏰10am - 12pm & 6pm - 8pm
📍Quirky Pottery Studio
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/have-a-go-at-potters-wheel-2026

Monday nights quiz night
📆 6 July
⏰6pm - 9pm
📍Cobb & Co
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1706253903719199/1706253933719196/?active_tab=about

Holiday Fun - Te Waka-o-Rangi
📆 6 July
⏰11:30am - 12:15pm
📍Tūrangi Library
💻 https://www.taupodc.govt.nz/community/libraries/kids

Savour and Share Kids Cooking Classes
📆 6 July - 17July
📍Kinloch
💻 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18kmGr1pYk/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Holiday Fun – Craft an Eel or Tuna
📆 7 July
⏰10:30am - 11:15pm
📍Tūrangi Library
💻 https://www.taupodc.govt.nz/community/libraries/kids

Maply and Mānuka Crafts Co. - Little Wonders
📆 7 July
⏰9am – 9:45am
📍REAP
💻 https://www.facebook.com/p/Maple-and-M%C4%81nuka-Craft-Co-61580469304477/

Maply and Mānuka Crafts Co. - Whimsical Fairy Workshop
📆 7 July
⏰10:15am – 11:45am
📍REAP
💻 https://www.facebook.com/p/Maple-and-M%C4%81nuka-Craft-Co-61580469304477/

Taupō Winter Festival - 2mile2good Tuesday Night Laughs (R18)
📆 7 July
⏰7pm - 9pm
📍Two Mile Bay Sailing Club
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/2mile2good-tuesday-night-laughs-2026

School Holiday Workshops – Get Creating
📆 7 July – 16 July
📍 Warehouse Stationary
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/tours-festivals/2026/warehouse-stationery-get-creating/in/waikato


Te Waka o Rangi - Interactive Matariki activity
📆 7 July – 16 July
⏰ 11.30am - 12.15pm
📍Taupō Museum
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/te-waka-o-rangi

Holiday Fun – Make a Matariki Wishing Star
📆 8 July
📍Tūrangi Library
💻 https://www.taupodc.govt.nz/community/libraries/Kids

Maply and Mānuka Crafts Co. - Prehistoric Fun
📆 8 July
⏰ 9.00am – 9.45am & 10:15am – 11.45 am
📍REAP
💻 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CrE1KtCCr/

The Bubble Spectacular
📆 8 July
⏰ 11am
📍 Great Lake Centre
💻 https://www.thebubblespectacular.com/

Taupō Winter Festival - Arctic Creature Workshop with Art Sparks Art Club
📆 8 July
⏰10am - 1pm
📍 Active Arts Hub
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/arctic-creature-workshop-2026

Fly Tying Workshop
📆 8 July - 16 July
⏰ 10:30am - 2:30pm
📍 Tongariro National Trout Centre
💻 https://troutcentre.com/collections/kids-fishing

Tongariro National Trout Centre Museum Tour
📆 8 July - 16 July
⏰ 10:30am - 2:30pm
📍 Tongariro National Trout Centre
💻 https://troutcentre.com/

Holiday Fun – Matariki Movie Matinee
📆 9 July
⏰11.30am - 1pm
📍Tūrangi Library
💻 https://www.taupodc.govt.nz/community/libraries/Kids

Waiora Matariki Celebration
📆 9 July
⏰9am
📍 Waiora House
💻 https://www.waiorahouse.org.nz/whats-on/celebrate-matariki-with-waiora


Taupō Winter Festival - The Sound of Movement
📆 9 July
⏰3pm
📍 Great Lake Centre
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/the-sound-of-movement-2026

Taupō Winter Festival - Evening Showcase with Taupo Concert Band
📆 9 July
⏰7pm
📍 Great Lake Centre
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/evening-showcase-2026

Taupō Winter Festival -Taupō Camera Club Photo Exhibition: ‘Taupō and Surrounds – Out and About
📆 9 July – 11 July
⏰2pm – 7pm
📍 Great Lake Centre
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/taupo-camera-club-photo-exhibition-2026

Taupō Winter Festival - Rock Painting with Active Arts
📆 9 July and 16 July
⏰10am – 1pm
📍 Active Arts Room
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/rock-painting-active-arts-2026

Matariki at Korohe Horse Treks
📆 10 July
⏰6am
📍 Korohe Horse Treks
💻 https://www.explorelaketaupo.co.nz/matariki

Mānawatia a Matariki 2026 - Morning Karakia
📆 10 July
⏰6am
📍Tūrangi Town Centre
💻 https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/events/938547

Mānawatia a Matariki 2026 - Kids Disco
📆 10 July
⏰4:30pm
📍 Tūrangi Senior Citizen Hall
💻 https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/events/938547

Mānawatia a Matariki 2026 - Matariki Market
📆 10 July
⏰6pm
📍 Tūrangi Town Centre
💻 https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/events/938547

Taupō Winter Festival - Taupō Top 10 Fun Zone
📆 10 July – 12 July
⏰ 10am - 4pm (Sunday till 2pm only)
📍 Tongariro North Domain
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/top-ten-fun-zone-2026

St John’s Hastings vs St John’s Hamilton – CBI 1st XV Rugby – Game 38
📆 11 July
⏰12pm – 2pm
📍 Hickling Park
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/927000156912327/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Taupō Winter Festival - Ch*****ne & Ice
📆 11 July
⏰6:30pm – 10:30pm
📍 Great Lake Centre
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/champagne-and-ice-2026

Matariki & Fashion Show
📆 11 July
⏰9:30am
📍 Waipahihi Marae
💻https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1012423967819851&id=100071567706605&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=nnX9UVIGWdU9wMgu #

Mangakino Matariki Night Market
📆 11 July
⏰4pm – 8pm
📍 Mangakino Town Centre
💻 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid07YWuHP5KfKrQ7wVFz3LF3XzpNg9fAPBn7vieuCLYvypWRFLfNkhVsWLXU4eocN2Al&id=61566701170805&rdid=HF3a4EPBStyVzfYb #

Rugby 101
📆 11 July
⏰11am – 4pm
📍 Tongariro North Domain
💻 https://www.facebook.com/p/Rugby101NZ-61555561626623/

The Possum Night Trail
📆 11 July
📍 Owen Delany Park
💻 https://www.thepossum.co.nz/

Taupō Winter Festival - More FM Mid-Winter Swim
📆 11 July
⏰12pm
📍 Taupō Lakefront - opposite Pataka Road
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/more-fm-mid-winter-swim-2026

Freefly Camp
📆 11 July
⏰8am -8pm
📍 Taupō Sport Skydivers
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/36567485326229787/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Taupō MCC Battle of Clubs
📆 11 July
📍 Digger McEwen Motocross Track
💻 https://www.taupomcc.co.nz/

Taupō Winter Festival - Legally Blonde Jr – Taupo Winter Festival Revival
📆 12 July
⏰6pm – 7pm
📍 ACT2 Theatre
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/legally-blonde-jr

Matariki at Market Central
📆 12 July
⏰9am – 1pm
📍 Northcroft Reserve
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1297980465400884/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Taupō Hunt Week 2026
📆 12 July – 18 July
📍 Taupō
💻 https://facebook.com/events/s/taupo-hunt-week-2026/1309512611049626/

Monday nights quiz night
📆 13 July
⏰6pm - 9pm
📍Cobb & Co
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1706253903719199/1706253933719196/?active_tab=about

Taupō Winter Festival - Sip and Stitch
📆 15 July
⏰7pm – 9pm
📍 5 Mile Distillery
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/sip-and-stitch-2026

Taupō Winter Festival - Frozen Motion: Mini Sculpture Lab with Art Sparks Art Club
📆 15 July
⏰10am – 1pm
📍 Active Arts Hub
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/frozen-motion-mini-sculpture-lab-2026

Taupō Winter Festival - A Legacy In Lights - 40 years of Lake Taupō Hospice
📆 16 July
⏰ 6pm – 7:30pm
📍 St Andrews Church
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/a-legacy-in-lights-2026

Taupō Winter Festival - Rock Painting with Active Arts
📆 16 July
⏰10am – 1pm
📍 Active Arts Room
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/rock-painting-active-arts-2026

Jarred Fell
📆 17 July
⏰8pm
📍 Cobb & Co
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/29-tongariro-street-taupo-new-zealand/jarred-fell/947092371473153/

Taupō Quiltmakers Exhibition
📆 17 July – 19 July
⏰10am
📍 Great Lake Centre
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/great-lake-centre-taupo/taupo-quiltmakers-exhibition/2201197963988700/

Maply and Mānuka Crafts Co. - Coffee and Crafts
📆 18 July
📍 Sacred Grounds
💻 https://www.facebook.com/p/Maple-and-M%C4%81nuka-Craft-Co-61580469304477/

Mega Motorsport | Pro Series R2
📆 18 July
📍 Taupo International Motorsport Park
💻 https://www.taupomp.co.nz/events/mega-motorsport-pro-series-r2 #/

Taupō Winter Festival - 2mile2good Winterfest Mega Jam
📆 19 July
⏰ 3pm – 9pm
📍 Two Mile Bay Sailing Club
💻 https://www.taupowinterfestival.co.nz/whats-on/2mile2good-winterfest-mega-jam-2026

Monday nights quiz night
📆 20 July
⏰6pm - 9pm
📍Cobb & Co
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1706253903719199/1706253933719196/?active_tab=about

NZ Blood Service - PLASMA Drive
📆 20 July – 24 July
📍 Great Lake Centre
💻 https://www.nzblood.co.nz/central-north-island-plasma-mobile-drives

Nuki's Taupō Boxing Bonanza
📆 25 July
📍Great Lake Centre
💻 https://www.facebook.com/nukisboxinggym/

TCC Winter Series R2
📆25-26 July
📍 Taupo International Motorsport Park
💻 https://www.taupomp.co.nz/events/tcc-winter-series-r2-2 #/

Tri-Sport Taupō Duathlon Series
📆 26 July
📍 Craters of the Moon MTB Park
💻https://trisporttaupo.co.nz/events/duathlon-series-26-2027/

Quiz Night @ Pub n Grub!
📆 29 July
⏰6pm - 8pm
📍Pub n Grub
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/26147562821571478/26147562834904810/?active_tab=about

Beats by Bingo
📆 30 July
⏰7.30pm – 9.30pm
📍Two Mile Bay Sailing Club
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1489220192574947/1529039435259689/?active_tab=about

* Please note, event information is correct at the time of posting and may be subject to change

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12/06/2026

🌊 Escape to Taupō.

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Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, a family holiday, or simply some time to unwind, Lakeland Resort Taupō is the perfect base to experience it all.

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05/06/2026

🌲 WHAT'S ON IN TAUPŌ?

There's always something happening around the lake! From sporting events and markets to live entertainment and family activities, Taupō has something for everyone.

Ask our reception team about local events during your stay and make the most of your time in our incredible region.

📍 Lakeland Resort Taupō

🌟 June is packed with events in Taupō! 🎉

From live music 🎶 and arts 🎨 to markets 🛍️, sports 🚴‍♂️ and family fun 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, there’s something happening for everyone around this month.

📅 Check out the ‘What’s on’, mark your favourite's , and make the most of June across the Taupō district 💙

Garden Gathering
📆 30 May
⏰9am - 1pm
📍Taupō Time Bank, 250 Spa Road
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1013637877897727?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Big Band Experiment
📆 30 May
⏰ 5pm – 9pm
📍 Mangakino Club
💻 https://www.facebook.com/people/Mangakino-Club/100070194165994/

Community Marketplace
📆 30 May
⏰9am - 1pm
📍Taupō Time Bank, 250 Spa Road
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1665108104693575/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Tūrangi Saturday Market
📆 Every Saturday
⏰8.30am - 1pm
📍C*D

Taupō Art Trail
📆 30 May – 1 June
⏰10am - 4pm
📍Taupō
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/2275538166309921

Taupō Festival of Dance
📆 30 May – 1 June
📍Great Lake Centre
💻 https://www.facebook.com/taupodancesociety/

King’s Birthday Market Central Taupō
📆 31 May
⏰9am - 1pm
📍Northcroft Reserve
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1001281055926393?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Open to the language that speaks to your soul
📆 31 June
⏰ 6.45pm - 9pm
📍 REAP Central Plateau
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1357363992918491/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Omori Pop Up Market
📆 31 May
⏰1pm - 4pm
📍 Omori Kuratau Community Hall
💻 https://www.facebook.com/groups/omorikuratau/permalink/2107857956661555/?rdid=T9dkn3Bg8qxMfvzD&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fp%2F1R6oMwRJSx%2F #

Monday Nights Quiz Night
📆 1 June - every Monday
⏰ 6pm - 9pm
📍Cobb & Co
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1706253903719199/1706253930385863/?active_tab=about

The Big Bike Film Night ENCORE
📆 3 June
⏰6.30pm - 9pm
📍 Starlight Cinema
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1280313390904869/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Ireland the Voyage
📆 3 June
⏰7.30pm - 9.30pm
📍 Great Lake Centre
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/ireland-the-voyage/taupo

Taupō Spiritual Collective – coffee, chat and support
📆 3 June - every Wednesday
⏰10am - 1pm
📍 The Storehouse Cafe
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1690737818607696/1690737871941024/?active_tab=about

Greening Taupō Day
📆 4 June
⏰10am - 2pm
📍 Tauhara Road
💻 https://www.greeningtaupoday.org.nz/

Happy Ears, Happy Tamariki
📆 4 June
⏰10am - 1pm
📍 Awhi House, Tūrangi
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/781146035065656/781146048398988/?active_tab=about https://www.facebook.com/events/781146035065656/781146048398988/?active_tab=about

Wharekai Pepi Mama & Pepi Support Group
📆 4 June
⏰ 10am - 12pm
📍 Awhi House, Tūrangi
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/24482204138124873/24482204144791539/?active_tab=about

Celtic Music Workshop with Flynn’s Celtic Strings
📆 4 June
⏰7pm - 8.30pm
📍Taupō Anglican Church St Andrews
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/celtic-music-workshop-with-flynns-celtic-strings/taupo

Skatescool Taupō Roller Disco
📆 5 June (every Friday)
⏰6.30pm - 8pm
📍Skatesool Taupō
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1371349507528128/1425482242114854/?active_tab=about

Flynn’s Celtic Strings
📆 5 June
⏰5.30pm
📍Taupō Anglican Church St Andrews
💻 https://creativetaupo.org.nz/event/flynns-celtic-strings/

Swami Atmanandra Puri
📆 5 June
⏰7pm
📍REAP Central Plateau
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1507812224088603/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Metadeth Live at Rosemary’s Bar
📆 6 June
⏰ 8pm
📍 Rosemary’s Bar
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/2089437324958307/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Tane Wanaga - Reconnect. Rebuild
📆 6 June
⏰ 10am - 4pm
📍 Te Mataapuna
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1753153336107867/1753154702774397/?active_tab=about

Welcome Winter – Dances of Universal Peace
📆 7 June
⏰4pm - 6pm
📍 Taupō
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1510902617169888/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Stella Awards Workshop #3 - Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
📆 10 June
⏰5.30pm - 7pm
📍 Taupō Bowling Club
💻 https://events.humanitix.com/stella-awards-workshop-3-teamwork-makes-the-dream-work

Breastfeeding Cafe
📆 10 June
⏰ 10.30am - 11.30am
📍 The Cozy Corner
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/3273641322810397/3273641329477063/?active_tab=about

Paint and W**e Night in Taupō – Midnight Butterfly
📆 10 June
⏰ 6pm - 8pm
📍 Mavericks Gastro Pub
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/27722724150662643/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Parent to Parent Drop In
📆 10 June
⏰ 10am - 12pm
📍 The Garden Cafe
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/2032443310993127/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Riddim Road Trip
📆 11 June
⏰ 7pm
📍 The Dance Club
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/964238876543684/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Taupō Nui a Tia Momenum
📆 10 - 11 June
⏰ 6pm
📍 Great Lake Centre
💻 https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/o/taupo-nui-a-tia-college-47470653683

Reporoa Rugby U12 Quiz Night Fundraiser
📆 12 June
⏰ 7pm - 11pm
📍 Reporoa College
💻 https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/events/936269

Slow Fashion @ The Community Marketplace
📆 13 June
⏰ 9am - 1pm
📍 Richmond Avenue Hall
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1705570067544779?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

General Kala Live at Rosemary’s Bar
📆 13 June
⏰ 8pm
📍 Rosemary’s Bar
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1180840534048528/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

ENDURO MTB Race
📆 14 June
⏰9am - 3pm
📍 Craters MTB Park
💻 https://www.taupomtbclub.org.nz/events

AI Unlocked: AI for Taupo Business Owners
📆 17 June
⏰ 6pm
📍 Sacred Grounds
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1688170872534353/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

The Cripple of Inishmaan
📆 17 June – 21 June
⏰ Various
📍 The Playhouse Centre Stage
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/the-cripple-of-inishmaan/taupo

Local Woman in Business Coffee & Connect
📆 18 June
⏰ 10.30am - 12pm
📍 Cafe Lacus
💻https://www.facebook.com/events/27135733859392027/27135733869392026/?active_tab=about

Hapu Mama Wananga
📆 18 June
⏰ 9am – 2.30pm
📍 Awhi House
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/2165918470909991/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2026
📆 19 June
⏰ 6.30pm
📍 Great Lake Centre
💻 https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/banff-centre-mountain-film-festival-world-tour-2026-taupo-tickets-1982403127118?aff=erelexpmlt

Maiea /// To Surface
📆 20 June – 3 August
⏰ 10am -4pm
📍 Taupō Museum & Art Gallery
💻 https://creativetaupo.org.nz/event/maiea-to-surface/

Westpac Helicopter Fundraising Meet – Hosted by Taupō Hunt
📆 20 June
⏰ 12pm
📍 Bullyhills, Spencer Road
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/803231362623455/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

The Tapuaeharuru Bay Classic
📆 20 June
📍 Two-Mile Bay Sailing Club
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1457048655896915/?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=U59ZL034bt4y1yDq&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F16eYzfFfxm%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr

Taupō Car Club Winter Series
📆20-21 June
📍Taupō International Motorsport Park
💻 https://www.taupomp.co.nz/events/tcc-winter-series-r1 #/

Whakamaru School Hunt
📆 21 June
⏰10am
📍 Whakamaru School Hunt
💻 https://www.facebook.com/groups/441877454708222/permalink/1420302773532347/?rdid=5VP27QGrr9mm8G8i&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fp%2F1FvCWzZaB4%2F #

Taupō Motorcycle Club - Round 3
📆 21 June
📍 Digger McEwen Motocross Track
💻 https://www.taupomcc.co.nz/

Dennis Howlett Winter Series
📆 21 June
⏰ 9.30am
📍 Taupō BMX Club
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/2350550195470604/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Bayley's Sheep Dog Trials
📆 23 - 27 June
⏰ 8am
📍 Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/bayleys-sheep-dog-trials/taupo

Quiz Night @ Pub n’ Grub
📆 24 June
⏰6pm - 8pm
📍 Pub & Grub
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/26147562821571478/26147562831571477/?active_tab=about

Paint and W**e Night in Taupō – Pohutukawa Tui
📆 24 June
⏰ 6pm - 8pm
📍 Mavericks Gastro Pub
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1461810128528175/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Beats by Bingo
📆 25 June
⏰ 7.30pm - 9.30pm
📍 Two-Mile Bay Sailing Club
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1489220192574947/1529039438593022/?active_tab=about

Wharekai Pepi Mama & Pepi Support Group
📆 25 June
⏰ 10am - 12pm
📍 Awhi House
💻 https://www.facebook.com/events/1491926972548328/1491926995881659/?active_tab=about

Rural Women Dinner Group
📆 25 June
⏰ 6pm - 8.30pm
📍 Vine Eatery & Bar
💻https://www.facebook.com/events/1670147750896700/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5b%7B%22surface%22%3A%22external%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_local_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D%5d%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Midwinter Hoe Down at Rosie’s
📆 27 June
⏰ 6pm
📍 Rosemary’s
💻https://www.facebook.com/events/1542899020786549/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Greening Taupō Tree Planting
📆 27 June
⏰ 11am
📍 Owen Delany Park
💻 https://www.greeningtaupo.org.nz/

Taupō’s Heartbeat – Free Community CPR Event
📆 27 June
⏰ 8am – 4pm
📍 Taupō Event Centre
💻 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/taupo-heartbeat-free-community-cpr-event-tickets-1990142648234?aff=oddtdtcreator

Epic Events Berm Buster
📆 27 June
⏰ 11am
📍 Off Taharua Rd, SH 5
💻 https://www.epicevents.co.nz/

Taupō collectibles
📆 27 June
⏰ 10am - 3pm
📍 Great Lake Centre
💻 https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/taupo-collectibles-event/taupo

NZ Blood Service Blood Drive
📆 29 June – 2 July
📍 Great Lake Centre
💻 https://www.nzblood.co.nz/booking

Please note, event information is correct at the time of posting and may be subject to change

For full event details and ticket info, visit the Love Taupō website https://www.lovetaupo.com/en/see-do/events/ or check out the links above.

If you are planning an event in Taupō, Tūrangi, Mangakino or Reporoa make sure your event is listed on the Love Taupō website. Listing your event is quick and easy. Follow the steps here: https://www.lovetaupo.com/.../sports.../list-your-event/

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