The IRONMAN New Zealand triathlon and the Iron Māori duathlons and triathlon, the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge, Taniwha Mountain Bike and Trail Run and the Great Lake Relay are epic challenges for those who want to push their own limits.
There are ski, snowboard and sledding competitions at Mt Ruapehu through the ski season for snow lovers.
There are plenty of family-friendly spectator events, including the North Island Wakeboarding Champs at Lake Maraetai in Mangakino, motorsport at the Taupō International Motorsport Park and Events Centre, and golfing competitions.
Not to mention there are a few new and exciting events coming to the region! For the first time, Taupō will be hosting the 2024 Repco Supercars Championship for the ITM Taupō Super400 at Taupō International Motorsport Park. In April 2024, hosted by Total Sport and Bike Taupō, discover the love of our trails at the Love Taupō Trail Festival.
