Taupo Events
Taupo hosts a variety of events each year - many are of an adventure and sporting nature and focus on Lake Taupo and its surroundings as a venue.
People come to run, cycle around and swim across the Great Lake - to be challenged by its immense size and to be inspired by the beautiful panoramic landscape it lies within.
Jamis Bicycles Day-Night Thriller
Saturday 11 September 2010
Don’t miss this unique, exhilarating Mountain Bike Relay event held in Taupo. Two event options, 12 hours or 6 hours for teams of 2/3 and 4/ 5 riders & solos. Both events compete on the same 8km, 30 minute circuit. One team member on the course at any one time. The largest mountain bike event of its kind in the world.
17th Annual Sika Show 2010
Saturday 25 September 2010 - Sunday 26 September 2010
Taupo Events Centre. The Annual Sika Show is now in its 17th year, having established itself as New Zealand’s premier hunting and outdoor show. The Sika Show incorporates the annual Sika Hunting Competition and trade displays over two days. With annual increases in public attendances, last year saw 4500 people visit the show.
Wattyl Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
Saturday 27 November 2010
With more than 11,400 riders taking part in 2005, riding around Lake Taupo has become one of the biggest cycling events in the Southern Hemisphere. Enduro, Solo or Relay come and take part in this 160km journey around NZ's largest lake.
Taupo Half
Saturday 11 December 2010
With 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.
New Balance Great Lake Relay
Saturday 19 February 2011
The Ultimate Team Relay (for runners & walkers) on one of the world's most picturesque courses. 155km around beautiful Lake Taupo for teams of ten to eighteen or new for 2010 the Nature Valley Length of the Lake option, 67km for teams of five to eight. Great team building for business, family and friends.
Across the Lake Swim
Saturday 26 February 2011
Across 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.
Bonita Ironman New Zealand Triathlon
Saturday 05 March 2011
One 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. Visit their website for more information, registration or to follow the race live.
