Supercars confirmed for May 2027, the Great Lake Centre refurbished and motorsport this Friday
The ITM Taupō Super 440 will run at Taupō International Motorsport Park from 14 to 16 May 2027, with tickets on sale in the week starting 23 November. The Great Lake Centre's $1.2 million refurbishment is finished. Fog is forecast each day, with highs of 18 to 19.
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Supercars confirmed for Taupō on 14 to 16 May 2027, with tickets on sale in late November
The ITM Taupō Super 440 will run at Taupō International Motorsport Park from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May 2027. Tickets go on sale in the week starting Monday 23 November.
Read the storyCommunityGreat Lake Centre's $1.2 million refurbishment is finished
Taupō's main events venue has had its first major makeover since it opened in 1992, with new sound, lighting and acoustic treatment and a more open exhibition hall.
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New Zealand teams take on India in Tauranga in three sports from 13 November
Two Black Caps one-day internationals at Bay Oval, free beach volleyball at Mount Main Beach and free 3x3 basketball at Mercury Baypark are on from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November.
Read on Explore TaurangaHamiltonHamilton Gardens wins national tourism award after five years of change
Hamilton Gardens has won the ServiceIQ Tourism Excellence Award for small-to-medium businesses, a national tourism award presented at this year's ceremony in Christchurch.
Read on Explore HamiltonWellingtonWellington Town Hall blessed as building work ends, with free open day on 28 February
Construction on Te Whare Whakarauika Wellington Town Hall and its new Annex is finished, and the building has been blessed in a dawn ceremony ahead of its reopening in February.
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Forecast from Open-Meteo, checked Thursday 1:54pm. This Weekend has the latest forecast from Friday.
PTS Logistics Season Opener - Repco NextGen NZ Championship
Taupo International Motorsport Park
Details and ticketsFrom $6.50Fri 13 Nov · until Mon 16 NovPlease Dont Lick The Walls by Fiona Tunnicliffe
Taupo Museum
Details and ticketsFrom $65Sat 14 Nov · 10amCoffee & Crafts – Christmas Edit
Sacred Grounds
Details and ticketsFreeSun 15 Nov · until Sun 25 AprSunday Farmers' & Craft Market
Northcroft Reserve
Details and ticketsFrom $25Sun 15 Nov · 3pmTaupo Choral SOLID GOLD 50th Jubilee Concert
St Andrew's Anglican Church
Details and ticketsEverything on in Taupō this week
Event details from Eventfinda. Times and prices can change, so check with the organiser before you go.
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Tawhai Falls Taupō: Easy Walk to Gollum’s Pool in Tongariro
Catch a glimpse of Gollum’s Pool at Tawhai Falls and uncover the secrets of this breathtaking location that await you just beyond the waterfall.
Read the guideHipapatua Recreational Reserve (Reid’s Farm) Taupō: River Swimming & Freedom Camping
Set in a stunning landscape, Hipapatua Recreational Reserve offers freedom camping and thrilling outdoor activities—uncover the hidden gems that…
Read the guideTongariro Domain Taupō: Playground, Rose Gardens and Mini Train
Indulge in the serene beauty of Tongariro Domain, where relaxation meets vibrant events—discover what makes this park a must-visit gem in Taupō.
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