By the Explore Taupō news desk · Published Thursday 12 November 2026
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.
- When
- Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May 2027
- Where
- Taupō International Motorsport Park
- Tickets
- On sale the week of Monday 23 November, through supercars.com
Next year’s round falls in Supercars’ 30th season, and Taupō District Council says community events will run across the weekend alongside the racing, with details still to come.
Why the May dates matter
Destination Great Lake Taupō, the region’s tourism organisation, says earlier Taupō rounds landed in holiday periods, when many accommodation providers and other businesses were already close to full. Moving the event gives the whole region a chance to build around it, from motels and restaurants to attractions and shops.
General manager Patrick Dault said in the organisation’s release, “We’re pleased the feedback from our tourism sector has been heard and reflected in the new dates.” He added: “When the whole community gets behind an event, the atmosphere goes well beyond the track, and visitors leave with every reason to come back.”
What the event is worth
The 2026 round was cut short by severe weather but still drew 29,562 people and an estimated $7.9 million in visitor spending, according to Destination Great Lake Taupō. The council describes Supercars as an important economic driver for the district.
The first New Zealand Supercars double header, with rounds in Taupō and Christchurch, attracted around 3,000 international visitors and $21.4 million in combined visitor spending.
Destination Great Lake Taupō plans to team up with the organisers and Supercars Travel to market places to stay and things to do in the district, both here and overseas. It sees Australian fans as a growing market, helped by better trans-Tasman links through Auckland and Hamilton airports.
Getting tickets
Tickets are due to go on sale in the week of Monday 23 November through supercars.com, the council’s announcement says. If you are planning to come from out of town, it is worth booking accommodation early, and our guide to Taupō Motorsport Park covers the venue itself.
- Taupō District Council: Supercars 2027 dates announced, released 6 November 2026
- Destination Great Lake Taupō: New Supercars dates give Taupō a reason to rally together, released 5 November 2026
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