Expose
08 Nov 2008 - 03 Dec 2008
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Taupo Museum. Figurative paintings and photographs by Sue Bunch-Barclay. Full time painter and photographer Sue lives in Taupo. Her figures are carefully sculptured in paint with strong form and contrasts. Sue’s inspiration comes from powerful visual stimuli and she paints what she sees with competence and flair.
From Hyde Park to Lambton Quay
08 Nov 2008 - 03 Dec 2008
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Taupo Museum. Lithographs, water colours and drawings by Juliet Peter. In 1999 Juliet Peter was awarded the OBE in recognition for her outstanding contribution to the visual arts in New Zealand. Born in 1915 she was a contemporary of Rita Angus and Doris Lusk. Combining an interest in painting, potting and printmaking Peter was drawn to lithography. Her work demonstrates a strong interest in social and environmental issues and her subject matter is wide-ranging.
ABBAsolutely fABBAulous
19 Nov 2008
8pm at the Great Lake Centre, tickets available through Ticketek. Thank you for the Music Tour. Take a musical trip back to the 70’s with Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Fernando, mama Mia, I Do I Do I Do, Ring Ring and Rock Me when tribute band ABBAsolutely fABBAulous perform their upbeat, lively, fully choreographed show. Based on ABBA’s famous Thank you for the Music Tour of 1977, ABBAsolutely fABBAulous features 30 musical memories from that show, four of Agentha and Frida’s best loved costumes, and all of ABBA’s trademark dance moves. ABBAsolutely fABBAulous is more than just music. It combines comedy and audience participation and those who come along had better prepare themselves to get up and dance.
An Evening with Michael Cooper
20 Nov 2008
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7pm in The Cellar, Scenic Cellars, 32 Roberts Street. $15 per person. Brought to you by Paper Plus Taupo. Join Michael Cooper in our underground wine cellar, as he launches his new Wine Atlas of New Zealand. To book your ticket phone 07 378 5704 or email us.
MotoTT Motorcycle Track Day
22 Nov 2008
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MotoTT holds regular motorcycle track days at Taupo Motorsport Park. These track days are designed to be a fun, non competitive environment in which to test your bike and your riding skills. Go as fast or as slow as you like with no cars (or police) to worry about. Riders are given sessions of 25 minutes (10-12 laps on the full 3.5km track). You may select 3 groups to ride in (1=fast, 2=medium and 3=slower). Spaces are limited so booking is essential to secure a place. To pre-register for a track day email Peter, please include your name, bike make/model, preferred riding group and track day date you wish to pre-register for.
Kiwi Track Days
28 Nov 2008
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Kiwi Track Days provide motorcyclists with the opportunity to improve their riding skills and test their limits in a safe, fun, friendly environment. Our days are professionally run events at New Zealand's leading venues, Pukekohe and Taupo. We offer around 6 hours of track time so you'll be sure to be tired but happy at the end of the day. At many of our track days we have a prize draw where you can win great bike gear but you have to have pre-paid to be eligible, so book early for a great day's riding. If you book and pre-pay it's $100, or if you book but pay on the day it's $130.
A Taste of South Australia
28 Nov 2008
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6:30pm in The Cellar, Scenic Cellars, 32 Roberts Street. $20 per person. Enjoy an evening of South Australian wine and produce in our underground wine cellar. There will also be an expert on hand from the South Australian Tourism Commission, so if you are thinking of a holiday amongst the vines, then it’s a great chance to learn more. To book your ticket phone 07 378 5704 or email us.
Wattyl Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge
29 Nov 2008
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It's huge! 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.
Our Christmas Pantomime
01 Dec 2008
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11.00am at the Great Lake Centre. Our famous mad panto, loosely based on Cinderella and her really ugly sisters - seeing is believing! Tickets $25.00 (including lunch) phone 0508 266 237 or email us.
Classic Motor Racing
06 Dec 2008 - 07 Dec 2008
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10am at the Taupo Motorsport Park. The Historic Racing and Sports Car Club annual motor race weekend. This year celebrating 50 years of Mallock U.2. race cars. Classic and historic race cars racing and on display. Free spectator entry. Bring a picnic.
Journeys Through Light and Colour
06 Dec 2008 - 07 Jan 2009
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Taupo Museum. Paintings by Kay Palmer, clay work by Ross Palmer and Anne Powell. Kay’s work is a celebration of the many facets of everyday life: a journey through light and colour which often departs into the realm of imagination and vision. The concept of the vessel or boat has guided Ross’s work experience. The boats refer to journeys, history, spirituality and life experience in general. Anne’s work with porcelain has increasingly focused on the inherent strength of the clay which belies the look of fragility. These latest works are translucent, screen-printed, impressed and some have glass shards embedded.
Save Lives Give Blood
09 Dec 2008 - 11 Dec 2008
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Great Lake Centre. It isn't every day you can do something to save someone's life - but that's exactly what you do every time you donate blood. The blood will be used to treat accident and burns victims, for those undergoing surgery and for cancer patients.
Be one of those who make a real difference and donate blood every 3 months.
Tuesday 9th: 10.30am -2.00pm.
Wednesday 10th: 8.30am -1.00pm and 3.00pm -7.00pm.
Thursday 11th: 8.25am -1.00pm.
Taupo Half
13 Dec 2008
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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.
Classic Hits Christmas in the Park
14 Dec 2008
6pm - 8pm in Riverside Park. Featuring the much acclaimed Great Lake Big Band, massed choirs and the very best of Taupo's local entertainers, will give the Taupo community the opportunity to celebrate Christmas "family style". A chance to relax with a picnic dinner, sing all your favourite carols and enjoy top class entertainment. Programmes and carol sheets will be produced and featured in the Taupo Weekender, co-sponsors of the event. Proceeds from charity collections will go to the Taupo Community Food Bank and Taupo School of Music. December 21st in the event of poor weather.
Suzuki Berm Buster
14 Dec 2008
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What makes Suzuki Berm Buster special is the location which provides great variety of terrain. The event takes place right next door to the Kaimanawa Forest park (full of native bush and Sika deer). The ride will include classic winding forest track, some grassy sections below the pines, native bush edge, expert only sections, winding gullies and some really fast flowing firebreaks. For December we will provide a 45km and a 20km trail plus a novice trail and 2 kid's tracks.
NYE08
31 Dec 2008 - 01 Jan 2009
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Riverside Park. Celebrate New Year's Eve with your family in an alcohol free environment. Great music and fantastic fireworks will herald in the start of 2009. The entertainment is chosen with care to appeal to the whole family so come and join us, bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy a great night's entertainment. The best part about it is it's all free!
A Circle of Friends
10 Jan 2009 - 04 Feb 2009
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Taupo Museum. Paintings, sculpture, ceramics, metal and woodwork and glass engraving by Isobel McBeth, Lynda Mapplebeck, Marie Eiram, Mayme Chanwai, Narina McBeath, Mathew Whittaker, Bob Gibbs, Pamella Annesouth, Jan Waterfield, Robert Franken. This is an exciting and diverse collection of work by The Circle of Friends from the Kapiti Coast. Many of them are well established artists who have exhibited widely both in New Zealand and overseas. Their work has developed over the years with support and encouragement from the group. The boundaries are always challenged and without exception the aim is to show high quality art.
A1GP World Cup
23 Jan 2009 - 25 Jan 2009
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The A1GP World Cup of Motorsport roars into New Zealand for three thrilling days of MOTORSPORT BLISS at Lake Taupo. Taupo Motorsport Park, viewed as the most picturesque motorsport venue in the world, will be even more of a head-turner in January. Exhibitors with attitude will make for an interactive and exciting entertainment Paddock Area and a change to the corner at the end of the main straight will ramp up the thrills and spills on-track as more passing opportunities are provided. The first event of the New Year and the 5th of the 10 rounds that make up the series, Taupo will be crucial for New Zealand’s title hopes. The A1GP action is bolstered by the best in local motorsport, with New Zealand Championship points on the line in NZV8’s, Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge, Toyota Racing Series, Formula Fords, Mini Challenge and Production Racing.
MotoTT Motorcycle Track Day
24 Jan 2009
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MotoTT holds regular motorcycle track days at Taupo Motorsport Park. These track days are designed to be a fun, non competitive environment in which to test your bike and your riding skills. Go as fast or as slow as you like with no cars (or police) to worry about. Riders are given sessions of 25 minutes (10-12 laps on the full 3.5km track). You may select 3 groups to ride in (1=fast, 2=medium and 3=slower). Spaces are limited so booking is essential to secure a place. To pre-register for a track day email Peter, please include your name, bike make/model, preferred riding group and track day date you wish to pre-register for.
Land Rover Tussock Traverse
24 Jan 2009
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The Land Rover Tussock Traverse is a unique 27km run or walk through the World Heritage Tongariro National Park. This route covers amazing scenery from the Rangipo Desert to Whakapapa Village, traversing between Mt Ruapehu and Mt Ngaruahoe, past the historic Waihohonu Hut, and covering part of the beautiful Round the Mountain track. There aren’t many events that traverse such a change in terrain – desert, scrubland, volcanic, tussock and bushline. All of this to be done in the company of like minded people and enthusiastic volunteer event support around you. And by entering the event, you can do your bit to help this World Heritage area, as all proceeds from the event go to the Tongariro Natural History Society, a non-profit organization for conservation projects in the park.
NZ National Tag Football Championships
30 Jan 2009 - 31 Jan 2009
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Owen Delany Park. Come and see NZ's best tag footballers do battle in a weekend of action packed thrills & spills in the fastest growing summer code! Tag football! Check it out! you'll love it!
Taupo Medieval Festival
31 Jan 2009 - 01 Feb 2009
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The 2009 tournament will showcase some of the finest historical recreations in Australasia, culminating in the inaugural Trans-Tasman Jousting Cup. The tournament provides an up close and personal look at history, with a unique appeal for the whole family. Now in its fourth year, the Tournament and its associated festival attracts competitors and spectators from all over the world. Jousting and Foot Combat teams from New Zealand, Australia, France, Belgium, the United Kingdom and Poland have all visited Taupo, helping to create a quality international event, elevating the profile of both Taupo and New Zealand on the world stage.
Kiwiburn
05 Feb 2009 - 08 Feb 2009
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Kiwiburn is New Zealand's annual regional Burning Man event and will be held at Whakamaru Domain, Mangakino. The art theme for 2009 is “FUTURE HISTORY”. Kiwiburn presents alpha and omega, the beginning and the end. Let our future return to our past, let ancient cities and temples spring up in the year 3000 wasteland of the Moon colonies, let history repeat. Atlantis, Greece, Egypt, China, Aztek, Maori, Celt... ancient civilisations speak to our future. Come in toga, come in a spacesuit, come and create: Future History.
Multi Cultural Festival
07 Feb 2009
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Great Lake Centre. Celebrate the cultural diversity within our community with amazing displays, entertainment and food.
Kinloch Tri / National Sprint Champs
08 Feb 2009
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Kinloch Township. Experience unbelievably clear lake water, quiet country cycle roads and picturesque running by the lake.
Great Composing Partnerships
12 Feb 2009
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Great Lake Centre.Take Gilbert and Sullivan, Lerner and Loewe, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Rodgers & Hart and other great composing partnerships and you are guaranteed a show with a great variety of music! Phone 0508 266 237 or email us for ticket information.
Taupo Flying Proms
14 Feb 2009
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If you were one of the lucky ones who loved Picnic in the Park (Where There's Music in the Air) last February, then you are in for another treat this Valentine's Day! We are repeating the magic formula of flying, fun, food, music and fireworks at 3pm at Taupo's Centennial Park airfield adjacent to the Racecourse and Motorsport Park. Adults $45.00.
New Balance Great Lake Relay
21 Feb 2009
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The New Balance Great Lake Relay around the largest lake in Australasia – the beautiful Lake Taupo. Renown as the ultimate team building event held on one of the most scenic courses in the world, the Great Lake Relay sees teams of 10 to 18 members running or walking to complete the 18 legs around the 155km course. The legs range in distance from 5.2km to 14.4km. Grab a group of friends, family or workmates together and enjoy a fun filled and exhilarating weekend together – you won’t be disappointed!
MotoTT Motorcycle Track Day
27 Feb 2009
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MotoTT holds regular motorcycle track days at Taupo Motorsport Park. These track days are designed to be a fun, non competitive environment in which to test your bike and your riding skills. Go as fast or as slow as you like with no cars (or police) to worry about. Riders are given sessions of 25 minutes (10-12 laps on the full 3.5km track). You may select 3 groups to ride in (1=fast, 2=medium and 3=slower). Spaces are limited so booking is essential to secure a place. To pre-register for a track day email Peter, please include your name, bike make/model, preferred riding group and track day date you wish to pre-register for.
Across the Lake Swim
28 Feb 2009
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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.
Ironkidz Triathlon
01 Mar 2009
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Triathlon for 8-15 year olds. Schools participation prize. Teams and individuals, elite section for the serious athlete.
Bonita Ironman New Zealand Triathlon
07 Mar 2009
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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 - in 2005 almost 1,200 took part. A comprehensive web site is available for registering at www.ironman.co.nz and which also follows the race live!
Wonderful Songs of the War Years
12 Mar 2009
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Great Lake Centre. We pay tribute to this hard yet inspiring time, the special brand of humour that it produced and its great songs including A Nightingale sang at Berkeley Square, White Cliffs of Dover, Lillie Marlene, Bless ‘em all and many more! Phone 0508 266 237 or email us for ticket information.
Scenic Cellars Spanish Dinner
14 Mar 2009
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The Cellar, Scenic Cellars, 32 Roberts Street. $130 per person. A fiesta of Spanish cuisine and wine. Get a group together for a fantastic night out in Taupo. To book your tickets phone 07 378 5704 or email us.
Taupo Home and Garden Show
20 Mar 2009 - 22 Mar 2009
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Great Lake Centre. There’s something for everyone at our Home & Garden Shows! Learn some hot tips to enhance the look of your home and save on masses of show-only specials. Enjoy a preview of upcoming trends, innovative products and expert advice - you are guaranteed to walk away with lots of new ideas for your home & garden - whatever your budget or taste!
2nd annual Trans Taupo paddle
28 Mar 2009
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The pinnacle of open fresh water paddling. The Trans Taupo attracted over 100 paddlers to the inaugural event in 2008, challenging competitors to a 45km paddle race across the pure crystal mountain fed waters of NZ and Australasia’s largest freshwater lake. A human powered journey from Tokaanu to Taupo, the Trans Taupo is open to Sea Kayaks, Surf Ski’s, Waka ama, and Ocean Rowers, with both a solo and a team relay categories. Visit the event website for further details, 2008 results, race report, photos and video coverage of the first to conquer the lake.
MotoTT Motorcycle Track Day
28 Mar 2009
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MotoTT holds regular motorcycle track days at Taupo Motorsport Park. These track days are designed to be a fun, non competitive environment in which to test your bike and your riding skills. Go as fast or as slow as you like with no cars (or police) to worry about. Riders are given sessions of 25 minutes (10-12 laps on the full 3.5km track). You may select 3 groups to ride in (1=fast, 2=medium and 3=slower). Spaces are limited so booking is essential to secure a place. To pre-register for a track day email Peter, please include your name, bike make/model, preferred riding group and track day date you wish to pre-register for.
Oxfam Trailwalker
04 Apr 2009 - 05 Apr 2009
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Oxfam New Zealand dares you to undertake the world's greatest team challenge to help overcome poverty and injustice. The challenge is for your team of four to complete 100kms in 36 hours and to raise funds to help some of the world's poorest people. Oxfam Trailwalker offers you an incredibly satisfying personal achievement, an unparalleled chance to share the experience with friends and colleagues and a unique opportunity to do something amazing for others. Be extraordinary. Take Part.
Avanti 100k Flyer
04 Apr 2009
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The course is a fast and scenic - a total of 100km. 100k, what a fantastic milestone! You will ride through magnificent countryside from one world famous tourist destination to another. A great way to spend a weekend, with the event totally organised for you. The event hosted 4,000 competitors in 2005. Starts at Ward Street in Rotorua at 10am and finishes at the Taupo Events Centre. For more details visit the website.
Odyssey 3 Day Mountain Bike Tour
10 Apr 2009 - 12 Apr 2009
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3 day mountain bike event. The event will begin in Whakatane and finish in Taupo coming through Rotorua along the way with two overnight camps set up. Travel through Forrest, bush, around lakes and along ridges while experiencing great camaraderie and some of the most beautiful country in New Zealand.
MotoTT Motorcycle Track Day
24 Apr 2009
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MotoTT holds regular motorcycle track days at Taupo Motorsport Park. These track days are designed to be a fun, non competitive environment in which to test your bike and your riding skills. Go as fast or as slow as you like with no cars (or police) to worry about. Riders are given sessions of 25 minutes (10-12 laps on the full 3.5km track). You may select 3 groups to ride in (1=fast, 2=medium and 3=slower). Spaces are limited so booking is essential to secure a place. To pre-register for a track day email Peter, please include your name, bike make/model, preferred riding group and track day date you wish to pre-register for.
MACPAC Autumn Challenge
25 Apr 2009
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Located just off the Napier/Taupo highway, Mountain Valley is a unique wilderness destination beside the Mohaka River, within easy reach of Taupo and Napier. The 6 hour event is a great entry level, all women's team adventure race. The core disciplines are trail walking, non-technical mountain biking and white water rafting. It is aimed at women of all abilities with the aims being to enjoy the outdoors, to embrace challenge and have a good time. It is also a great social weekend in a wonderful location.
The Romance of Europe
29 Apr 2009
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Great Lake Centre. Experience the best music that Europe has produced: opera, operetta and song by Strauss, Lehar, Puccini, Verdi, and Mozart - a concert with variety, humour, passion and romance! Phone 0508 266 237 or email us for ticket information.
Stage and Screen
10 Jun 2009
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Great Lake Centre. Four great shows that made the leap from the stage to the screen. We include, for the first time, elements of both film and song in this interactive show - Carousel, The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof and Mary Poppins. Phone 0508 266 237 or email us for ticket information.
Starlight Cinema Centre 14th Hobby Expo
11 Jul 2009 - 12 Jul 2009
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Taupo Events Centre Hobby Expo showcasing all nature and types of hobbies. Hobbies from model railways through to quilts and stamp collecting. Highly entertaining and interesting, you may even pick up a new interest. Contact the club secretary on jshepherd@xtra.co.nz.
Mizuno Half Marathon
02 Aug 2009
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New Zealand's biggest half marathon in fact its the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere! This popular event is held annually on the first Sunday in August. The course is absolutely stunning with runners and walkers heading out from town along the Lake front with unobstructed views all the way to the mountains.
Modern Musicals
05 Aug 2009
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Great Lake Centre. Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Les Miserables, Fiddler on the Roof, Jekyll and Hyde, Sunset Boulevard, Miss Saigon, A Chorus Line, Chicago, Sweeney Todd and A Little Night Music to name but a few! Phone 0508 266 237 or email us for ticket information.
The Magnificence of the Music Hall
03 Sep 2009
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Great Lake Centre. Join Geoffrey and his gallivanting gavel as the Chairman with fine artistes for a rollicky, rousing, sensational, scintillating show of marvellous mellifluous melody, monumentally magnificent melodrama and fantastic frolicking fun. Phone 0508 266 237 or email us for ticket information.
Jamis Bicycles Day-Night Thriller
12 Sep 2009
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The "Thriller "is fast becoming one of the best events on the mountain bikers calendar and is the largest mountain bike event of its kind in the world with over 4,000 riders. Its wide appeal lies in the fact that it caters to all mountain bikers, from recreational day riders to night riding adrenaline junkies. The ride is a five-person lap race, or continuous relay event, operating for twelve hours from 10.30am to 10.30pm. Only one team member may be riding on the course at any one time and the next rider must be tagged to commence their lap. The course is 8km or 30 minutes in length.
Kern, Gershwin and Berlin
08 Oct 2009
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Great Lake Centre. Join us for a look at the works of these three great composers. Hits from their shows and some lesser known gems from their song books. Phone 0508 266 237 or email us for ticket information.
An Olde Fashioned Christmas
19 Nov 2009
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Great Lake Centre. Our Christmas concert brings all the joy, spirit and fun of Christmas with famous Carols and songs to enjoy and sing along to. A concert to share with your friends and remember what Christmas is all about! Phone 0508 266 237 or email us for ticket information.
The Lake Taupo region is heralded as the events capital of New Zealand. Our annual calendar of events include the International Ironman; New Zealand’s biggest one day annual event with competitors from thirty eight different countries. The Wattyl Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, with ten thousand riders completing the 160kms around Lake Taupo and now part of the Golden Bike world series, the 12 Hour mountain bike event – the biggest of its type in the world.