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Events in the Taupō District

With over 400 events held across the Taupō District each year, many offer opportunities for local businesses with bringing foot traffic or new customers. To help plan ahead, we’ve pulled together the below list of events that could impact businesses. These typically attract significant attendees, involve road closures or traffic disruptions, occur regularly, take place during main trading times, or affect key areas in the district. For a list of other events in the district, visit www.lovetaupo.com. You can also download the 2026 events wall planner here. A useful guide to key dates and major events across the Taupō District to support your planning.

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13-14 March 2026

Taupō Trail Festival

Possible visitors: 

1,100

Area(s) Impacted:

Craters of the Moon MTB Park, Wairakei Drive, The Hub Wairakei

Accommodation, Foot traffic, Road closures

Potential Impact:

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1 August 2026

Taupō Marathon

Possible visitors: 

6,000

Area(s) Impacted:

Tongariro North Domain, Lake Terrace & Tongariro St

Accommodation, Road closures

Potential Impact:

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18-20 September 2026

NZ Junior Rugby Festival

Possible visitors: 

3,000

Area(s) Impacted:

Owen Delany Park, Centennial Drive

Accommodation, Foot traffic

Potential Impact:

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9-11 October 2026

McCartney Invitational Tournament

Possible visitors: 

1,000

Area(s) Impacted:

Crown Park

Accommodation, Foot traffic

Potential Impact:

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28 December 2026

Le Currents

Possible visitors: 

7,000

Area(s) Impacted:

Riverside Park, Ferry Road

Accommodation, Foot traffic, Road closures

Potential Impact:

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10-12 April 2026

Supercars ITM Taupō Super 440

Possible visitors: 

20,000

Area(s) Impacted:

Spa Road, Roberts Street, Broadlands Road

Accommodation, Road closure, Foot traffic

Potential Impact:

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11-13 September 2026

NZ Junior Girls Rugby Festival

Possible visitors: 

1,500

Area(s) Impacted:

Owen Delany Park, Centennial Drive

Accommodation, Foot traffic

Potential Impact:

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26 September 2026

Day Night Thriller

Possible visitors: 

3,000

Area(s) Impacted:

Spa Park

Accommodation, Foot traffic

Potential Impact:

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28 November 2026

Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge

Possible visitors: 

3,000 participants, 4,000 spectators

Area(s) Impacted:

Taupō Town Centre, SH1, SH25

Accommodation, Road closures, Foot traffic

Potential Impact:

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28 December 2026

Taupō Cup Day

Possible visitors: 

5,000

Area(s) Impacted:

Taupō Racing Club Track, Centennial Drive

Accommodation

Potential Impact:

Disclaimer: This webpage is intended as a guide only, information included was what was known at the time of publishing. Road closure details will be confirmed and communicated in the days leading up to each event by Taupō District Council and/or the event organisers. For specific event information, please contact the event organisers directly.

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