Taupo
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The Great Lake Taupo region is 'Nature's Ultimate Playground’, centrally located in the middle of the North Island, it's an adventure and sporting mecca and a nature-lover's paradise. The region is one of New Zealand's top tourist destinations with beautiful forests, volcanic mountains and the stunning Lake Taupo. It is the adventure capital of the North Island with jet boating, bungy jumping, mountain biking, snow activities in winter and sky diving on offer. Experience the raw beauty of the dual World Heritage area of Tongariro National Park on one of the many walks or simply relax in one of the region’s geothermal hot springs.
Taupo is a popular tourist resort town, nestled on the banks of Lake Taupo. Taupo offers world class fishing and boating. If you prefer more land based activities there's plenty of walks, biking tracks, golf, geothermal attractions and hot pools. more
The powerful beauty of the volcanic landscape that surrounds Taupo provides a dramatic backdrop to everything you do here and Mt Doom from the Lord of The Rings trilogy features in the background to Taupo.
Highlights around Taupo include the Tongariro National Park, the Orakei Korako Geyserland, the mighty Waikato River, Turangi (the North Island's trout fishing capital) and the amazing Huka Falls.
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ADRIFT TONGARIRO - Ruapehu
ADRIFT TONGARIRO - Ruapehu
Mobile-friendly - We are an outdoor adventure company that specializes in guided outdoor adventures through the Whanganui and Tongariro National Parks including guided walks on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. We have extensive knowledge of the region. We have vast experience working with people of all ages and abilities. We provide amazing outdoor adventures for individuals, families, school, social, corporate and team-building groups.
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- +64 7 892 2751
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- 53 Carroll Street, National Park Village, Tongariro, New Zealand
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ADVENTURE OUTDOORS - Tongariro
ADVENTURE OUTDOORS - Tongariro
Tongariro Alpine Crossing guided tours - Winter / Summer (sunrise). Hike by torch light under the moon & stars to the highest point of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing to watch the sunrise. Inflatable raft and kayaking tours - half-day heaps of fun! Whakapapa & Whanganui River. School camps - group activities & camp safety management. Caving.
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- +64 7 892 2778
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- +64 27 242 7209
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- 0800 386 925 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- PO Box 120, National Park, Ruapehu, New Zealand
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ALPINE LAKE MOTOR LODGE - Taupo
ALPINE LAKE MOTOR LODGE - Taupo
Conveniently located close to the town centre, and the majestic shores of Lake Taupo. We have a range of accommodation options to suit all requirements. Our motel unit range includes large studios with private courtyards, spa baths and super-king size beds to Corporate Studios with special rates for business travellers. We also have family units and units suitable for groups.
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- +64 7 378 0899
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- 0800 400 141 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 141 Heuheu Street, Taupo, New Zealand
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AROHA NEW ZEALAND TOURS - Nationwide
AROHA NEW ZEALAND TOURS - Nationwide
Mobile-friendly - We don't just provide travel; We provide experiences that last a lifetime. Our specialist local guides provide access to unparalleled insider-access experiences. We know New Zealand the best, allowing you to experience each location on your journey from a truly local perspective. Our unique tours combine must-see sights with off-the-beaten-track experiences for a wonderfully authentic taste of New Zealand.
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- +64 21 890 611
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- 539C Key Road, RD1, Tokoroa, New Zealand
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BACKYARD TOURS - Turangi Tongariro
BACKYARD TOURS - Turangi Tongariro
Mobile-friendly - Let’s go play in the snow up Mt Ruapehu Whakapapa Ski fields or go hiking to challenge yourself to do the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. You’re niche transport service will welcome you to the heart of the Tongariro National Park an UNESCO first dual heritage National Park in New Zealand. Experience local’s Cultural insights on journey and enjoy. Established 2012.
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- +64 7 386 5322
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- +64 22 314 2656
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- Central Plateau, North Island, New Zealand
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BOULEVARD WATERS MOTOR LODGE - Taupo
BOULEVARD WATERS MOTOR LODGE - Taupo
Mobile-friendly - Experience the best of Lake Taupo accommodation in one of our 10 boutique motel rooms. Corporate travellers, families and couples will love our rooms which all featuring king size beds, free Wi-Fi, My Sky Guest Select 50+ channels, in-room spas, under-floor central heating and kitchen facilities, and of course unobstructed lake views. Enjoy our quiet accommodation on Lake Taupo.
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- +64 7 377 3395
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- 0800 541 541 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 215 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand
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CAMPING IN NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand Wide
CAMPING IN NEW ZEALAND - New Zealand Wide
Freedom camping is permitted in many places in New Zealand but the rules vary in each community. To be certain about local camping regulations, we recommend you check out the freedomcamping.org website and get the Camping NZ or Camper Mate app. You can also ask at an i-SITE or Department of Conservation visitor centre or holiday park. #TiakiPromise
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- +64 4 499 0104
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- 0800 TIA HELP (842 4357) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- New Zealand Wide
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CANOE SAFARIS - Ruapehu
CANOE SAFARIS - Ruapehu
Mobile-friendly - Canoe Safaris have 30 years experience in guided one to five-day canoe tours of Whanganui National Park. Fun-filled river holidays for folks with little or no paddling experience, families with young children, and those over 70 years young. All equipment and food supplied. Canoe and Kayak Rental available. Our trips have perfect mixture of fun, adventure, and value for money.
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- +64 6 385 9237
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- 0800 272 3353 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 6 Tay Street, Ohakune, New Zealand
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CASCADES LAKEFRONT MOTEL - Taupo
CASCADES LAKEFRONT MOTEL - Taupo
Mobile-friendly - Beside beautiful Lake Taupo. Step out from your apartment onto the beach and enjoy the unrestricted views across the lake. Affordable family and studio units. Facilities include outdoor heated swimming pool, spa, trampoline, BBQ's, bike, kayak and paddle board hire, Petfriendly on approval, parking room for boats, breakfast including gluten-free options. Family unit sleep7. Free wireless Internet, self-catering facilities.
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- +64 7 378 3774
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- +64 21 0860 6895
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- 303 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand
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COURTNEY MOTEL - Taupo
COURTNEY MOTEL - Taupo
Courtney Motel in Taupo is conveniently located just 100 metres stroll along the lakefront to the town centre and a safe swimming beach. Offering a selection of value oriented refurbished 3-star studio, 1, 2, 3 bedroom units, all with modern furnishings, oversize beds, free on site car-parking, Sky TV, Free WiFi and full kitchen facilities (studios with kitchenettes).
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- +64 7 378 8398
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- 0800 100 398 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 15 Tui Street, Taupo, New Zealand
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CRATERS OF THE MOON - Taupo
CRATERS OF THE MOON - Taupo
Mobile-friendly - Craters of the Moon is a walk with a difference; a unique and memorable experience for young and old. Bubbling craters and steam vents, explosion craters and colourful soils. Explore geothermal areas often wreathed in clouds of steam from the heat just below your feet!
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- +64 276 564 684
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- 171 Karapiti Rd, Taupo, New Zealand
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DRIVENOW CAR & CAMPERVAN RENTAL - New Zealand
DRIVENOW CAR & CAMPERVAN RENTAL - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Whether you're looking for a campervan in Queenstown, a people mover from Auckland Airport or a rental car to drive from Christchurch to Auckland, DriveNow provides you with options from New Zealand's premier vehicle hire companies. Enjoy affordable car hire, campervan hire and vehicle rental at DriveNow.
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- +61 3 9095 7460
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- 0800 444 511 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- New Zealand Wide
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DUNALISTAIR HOUSE - Taupo
DUNALISTAIR HOUSE - Taupo
Luxury 4 bedroom holiday home and retreat located at Kinloch Club, Lake Taupo. Dunalistair House offers an impressive stay full of comfort features. No expense spared in creating a lavish and comfortable award-winning home. Just minutes from Lake Taupo this property caters up to 8 guests. Excellent location for weddings. The Jack Nicklaus designed golf course tops off your stay.
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- +64 7 377 8577
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- 44 The Fairways, RD1, Waikato, 3377, New Zealand
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EVENT RENT - Taupo
EVENT RENT - Taupo
Hire and design company specialising in corporate functions, gala dinners, award nights, weddings and all other special events. Eventrent cater to the most lavish affair or a modest celebration - no event is too big or too small. Our services include DIY decorative hire, design concepts, event styling, theming, wedding planning and event management.
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- +64 7 378 6614
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- +64 21 876 329
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- 27 Miro Street, Tauhara, Taupo 3330, New Zealand
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EXECUTIVE MOTEL - Taupo
EXECUTIVE MOTEL - Taupo
Mobile-friendly - Located on the lakefront of magnificent Lake Taupo. Executive Motel is the perfect accommodation for corporate travellers and couples with tranquil, safe and secure environment. Executive Motel in Taupo has the main Lake Taupo swimming beach on our doorstep, your stay will leave you refreshed and revived. Relax and enjoy the views of the lake from the upstairs balcony.
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- +64 7 377 0661
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- 0800 406 040 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 114 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand
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EZYFISHING CHARTERS - Bay of Plenty
EZYFISHING CHARTERS - Bay of Plenty
A Kiwi Bay of Plenty Fishing, mussel farm fishing, and Hunting business that lets you choose between saltwater or freshwater fishing or local hunting. Novice or experienced. Lindsay will teach and share his childhood passion in and around Whakatane, White Island, Whale or Raurimu Islands and Rotorua and Taupo Lakes. Trout, Snapper, Kingfish, all gear supplied.
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- +64 27 485 5391
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- 0800 454 699 (0800 4 LINZY) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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FIND MY ADVENTURE - NZ WALKING ACCESS COMMISSION
FIND MY ADVENTURE - NZ WALKING ACCESS COMMISSION
Mobile-friendly - Choose from hundreds of tracks and trails across New Zealand to walk, cycle, horse ride or more! Maps, photos, descriptions and all the information you need to find your next adventure, wherever you are. The NZ Walking Access Commission is the government’s expert agency on public access to the outdoors.
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- +64 4 815 8502
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- Level 15, Majestic Centre, 100 Willis St, Wellington, New Zealand
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HUKAFALLS JET - Taupo
HUKAFALLS JET - Taupo
Mobile-friendly - Hukafalls Jet is the only jet boat company permitted to take you to the base of the mighty Huka Falls, New Zealand's most visited natural attraction! You'll travel at an incredible 80km an hour and along the way our trademark 360 degree spins will leave you with a beaming smile and a heart pumping with adrenaline.
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- +64 7 374 8572
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- 0800 485 253 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 200 Karetoto Road, Wairakei Tourist Park, Lake Taupo, New Zealand
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KIDZ GO - New Zealand
KIDZ GO - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Kidz Go is the only dedicated family travel webguide to New Zealand. Information for families visiting or taking holidays anywhere around NZ. Family friendly accommodation, dining and activities, birthday party ideas, day trips, child-minding, skiing with kids and more. Check our web site also for family information for all New Zealand regions.
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- +64 27 411 9530
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- Queenstown, New Zealand
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LAKELAND RESORT TAUPO - Taupo
LAKELAND RESORT TAUPO - Taupo
Mobile-friendly - Lakeland Resort in Taupo offers relaxing, comfortable accommodation, superb conference and function facilities with The Lakeland Bar & Brasserie serving divine cuisine. Set amidst 2.8 acres of landscaped grounds, complete with 64 well-equipped studio units, tennis court, outdoor seasonal swimming pool, 2 private indoor spa pools, guest laundry facilities, ample off-street parking, 2 conference rooms and bar and brasserie.
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- +64 7 378 3893
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- 0800 378 389 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 282 Lake Terrace, Taupo, New Zealand
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LAVA GLASS SCULPTURE GARDEN - Taupo
LAVA GLASS SCULPTURE GARDEN - Taupo
Set in an acre of manicured grounds now lie more than 500 glass sculptures. The board walk takes you on a 400m amble around ponds and through fields of glass flowers, or you can sit and enjoy the water tumbling down the 15 piece waterfall, then continue your browse through a native tree bird area.
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- 164 State Highway 5, RD 4, Taupo
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MAI TRAVEL TAILOR-MADE LUXURY TRAVEL - New Zealand Wide
MAI TRAVEL TAILOR-MADE LUXURY TRAVEL - New Zealand Wide
Mobile-friendly - Aotearoa (New Zealand) is one of the most unique countries in the world and whilst there are a wealth of bucket-list things to do, the moments you'll remember are when you were off-script; meeting the locals, talking to the chef, truly connecting. We have the exclusive connections to enable truly authentic moments, that are yours.
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MILLENNIUM HOTEL AND RESORT MANUELS - Taupo
MILLENNIUM HOTEL AND RESORT MANUELS - Taupo
Mobile-friendly - Boasting a spellbinding lake edge location, with uninterrupted views of the magnificent lake and mountains from accommodation rooms, restaurants and bar areas. The hotel is luxuriously furnished with an ambience and art collection to delight all visitors. Restaurants offer superb award-winning cuisine, while three conference venues can cater for meetings, events and weddings.
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- +64 7 378 5110
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- 0800 555 511 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 243 Lake Terrace, Waipahihi, Taupo, New Zealand
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MOHAKA RAFTING - Te Pohue, Hawke's Bay
MOHAKA RAFTING - Te Pohue, Hawke's Bay
Mobile-friendly - Mohaka Rafting provides day and multi-day trips on grade II, III, and grade V water. The full-day grade III is our most popular trip - cliff jumps, gorges, and canyons, visit a gold mine and swim rapids in a full-day adventure. Also Heli-raft expeditions through the Kaweka Forest Park while camping at hot springs, fishing and relaxing.
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- +64 6 839 1808
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- +64 27 825 8539
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- 3408 State Highway 5, Te Pohue, New Zealand
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MOTUTERE BAY TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK - Lake Taupo
MOTUTERE BAY TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK - Lake Taupo
Mobile-friendly - The only park right on the shores of the most picturesque, freshwater lake in the world. Bring your dog and pitch the family tent, park the caravan, launch the boat, enjoy the family and create memories. Take a moment and enjoy the fishing, drive to the snow or drop those skis in the water, or stroll along the water's edge.
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- +64 7 386 8963
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- 0800 668 229 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 2819 State Highway 1, RD 2, Turangi, New Zealand
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200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Sep 2021
You've got a great passion for yoga and you're ready to take your practice to the next level. Maybe it's time to take the next step to becoming a certified yoga teacher so that you can fulfil your dream by doing what you ...
Where: Acacia Bay House, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 47 Acacia Heights Dr, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 3:00pm on Monday 20th September 2021
To: 10:30am on Friday 8th October 2021
Basestep Beginners and Social Dancing
Tuesday night dancing. New beginners are joining Basestep Modern Jive every week. Dancing at Alert Level 1 Only Start any time, no partner required and we have a great social atmosphere. Basestep is easy to learn and ...
Where: Taupo Youth Arts Centre, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 96 Richmond Rd, Richmond Heights, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 6:30pm on Tuesday 17th August 2021
To: 7:30pm on Tuesday 14th December 2021
Taupō Introduction to Mindfulness course Term 3 2021
The Mindful Path: 8 Week Introduction to Mindfulness course in Taupō Term 3 2021. An 8-week course. 2 hours per week. 10.30am - 12.30pm. Starting Tuesday 3 August, with last session Tuesday 21 September Your ...
Where: St James Church, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 19 Pitiroi St, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 10:30am on Tuesday 3rd August 2021
To: 12:30pm on Tuesday 21st September 2021
Paint and Wine Night - Kōtare
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece! Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in Taupo! No previous painting experience necessary! Get ...
Where: Tejano Cantina, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 7 tuwharetoa street, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 7:00pm on Thursday 23rd September 2021
To: 9:00pm on Thursday 23rd September 2021
Paint and Wine Night - Kōtare
The concept is simple - take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other and let’s paint a masterpiece! Join us for a creative night of drinking and painting in the heart of Taupo! No previous painting experience ...
Where: Tejano Cantina, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 7 tuwharetoa street, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 7:00pm on Thursday 23rd September 2021
To: 9:00pm on Thursday 23rd September 2021
Basestep Beginners and Social Dancing
Thursday night dancing. New beginners are joining Basestep Modern Jive every week. At Alert level 1 Only 6:30 Beginners 7:15 Freestyle 7:30 Beginners + 8:15 Freestyle till closing No membership to the ...
Where: Taupo Cosmopolitan Club, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 5 Taniwha Street, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 6:30pm on Thursday 19th August 2021
To: 8:45pm on Thursday 16th December 2021
The Taupo Market
A new site adjacent to the popular the Nukuhau Shops - 2 minutes from the Control Gate Bridge. Starting small after the lockdown, but growing every week. Find things for the garden, the house, the pantry, the table - ...
Where: Nukuhau Shopping Centre, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 150 Acacia Bay Road Corner Mansell Street, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 9:00am on Saturday 12th June 2021
To: 1:00pm on Saturday 1st January 2022
Rock and Roll Sunday Social
Rock and Roll Sunday Social. Held on the last Sunday of every month at the Local Diner (Stag Park) 140 Napier Road, Hilltop, Only commencing at alert level 1. We run a basic Rock and Roll Class from 3:15 to 4 PM ...
Where: The Local Diner (Stag Park), Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 140 Napier Road, Hilltop, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 4:00pm on Sunday 25th April 2021
To: 6:30pm on Sunday 28th November 2021
Market Central Taupō
With over 70 talented creators, makers, growers & entertainers, Market Central is the best way to spend your Sunday morning in Taupō! Great coffee and a variety of delicious food will tempt you to have brunch or stay ...
Where: Northcroft Reserve, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: Lake Terrace, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 9:00am on Sunday 2nd May 2021
To: 1:00pm on Sunday 31st October 2021
What Really Makes a Home Healthy?: CANCELLED
There is an increasing emphasis and awareness that homes need to be healthy for people and planet. The Superhome Movement’s Healthy Home Design Guide assists industry and savvy consumers by providing a comprehensive ...
Where: Taupo Cosmopolitan Club, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 5 Taniwha Street, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 4:00pm on Thursday 30th September 2021
To: 7:00pm on Thursday 30th September 2021
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