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November 2019
Taupō Parkrun
What is Taupo parkrun? It is a 5km run - it's you against the clock. Where is it? The event takes place at Two Mile Bay Reserve, Mapou Rd (off Lake Terrace), Taupo, 3330. What does it cost to join in? Nothing - it's free! but please register before your first run. Only ever register with parkrun once. Don't forget to bring a printed copy of your barcode (request a reminder). If you forget it, you won't get a time.…
Find out more »Bruce Springsteen Tribute show
The Boss is a full production, kick-ass compliment of nine passionate musicians bringing alive the timeless music of Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. Four years in the making, 'The Boss' is tuned to perfection, bringing you a 3 hour world-class show featuring the entire 'Born In The USA' album plus more than twenty of The Boss's greatest hits. Enjoy some of the best songs ever written in rock n roll history, from I'm on Fire, Atlantic City, Born…
Find out more »Kaimanawa Heritage Horses trip
The region is normally closed to the public but KHH has arranged with the NZ Army to take a group into the Kaimanawa Ranges to see these fabulous horses in the Wild. See foals, mares, yearlings, and stallions in their family bands. See where the annual muster takes place. See and photograph the spectacular scenery and learn more about how and where these horses run. For more info, click here
Find out more »Criterium – BDO Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
Action Packed Friday Night Entertainment! Part of the BDO Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, the Friday evening Criterium is thrilling, close up street racing action when clubs, elite men, women and defence force teams take on our fast paced Criterium course right in the heart of Taupo’s CBD.
Find out more »BDO Huka Mountain Bike Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
Part of the BDO Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, the BDO Huka MTB has four event categories: 82km BDO Huka Challenge - 82km BDO Huka Challenge (approx) mountain bike ride is on a par in time and difficulty with the iconic 160km Round the Lake road ride around Lake Taupo. The BDO Huka Challenge course is a mix of the Waikato River Course and the Craters MTB Park- Warakei Forest. 60km Huka Steamer - The BDO Huka Steamer is approx 60km…
Find out more »BDO Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
From its humble beginnings in 1977 with just 26 participants, the BDO Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge has grown into NZ’s premier and largest cycling event, with around 6,000 riders from across New Zealand and over 20 countries across the globe taking part each year! Held on the last Saturday of every November around the pristine and picturesque Lake Taupo, the event will this year celebrate its 43rd anniversary on Saturday 30 November 2019. Accompanying our already popular road and mountain-bike…
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December 2019
Whanganui – The Feelers
Pioneers of the kiwi music industry THE FEELERS hit the road for their much anticipated All The Summer Hits Tour, with special guests. The Feelers will also be dropping a new single appropriately titled SUMMER RIDE. Stay tuned to make sure you hear another anthem in the making.
Find out more »King Country Christmas 2019
Third year running and every year it just seems to seem to get bigger and better!! The 3rd King Country Christmas will be held down at the Taumarunui Domain on Saturday the 7th December 2019. Running from late afternoon through to evening will be rides, food, entertainment and a fireworks display. On the Friday night (6th December 2019), two movies will be shown at the Taumarunui Domain, 'The Star' at 6pm, and 'The Grinch' at 7:30pm. Gates open from 5:30pm…
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Ironman 70.3
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 in the Lord of The Rings trilogy. Come for the race but enjoy so much more! World-class trout fishing, mountain biking, hiking, adrenaline pumping adventure activities, or just enjoy a relaxing stroll along the lake front.
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