Taupō is in for a delicious summer as Treats of Taupō launches its new Summer Sessions! For eight weeks across January and February, locals and visitors can enjoy unmissable food, drink, and social experiences popping up throughout the region.
More infoSummer 2025/26 is off to a promising start in Taupō, with local operators reporting strong bookings and new attractions on the horizon, bringing optimism for the season ahead.
More infoTaupō tourism professionals celebrated the outstanding mahi and passion within their industry at an end-of-year awards evening hosted by Love Taupō.
More infoTaupō — New Zealand’s ‘most Swedish town’ — sends a love note to IKEA (and its people).
More infoTūrangi tourism operators Tongariro River Rafting have won a national tourism award in the 2025 New Zealand Tourism Awards.
More infoTaupō has unveiled a giant new artwork, and it’s the first time that the internationally renowned 100% Pure New Zealand branding has landed in a permanent spot on Aotearoa.
More infoTaupō is gearing up to welcome a creative contingent of renowned and rising international and New Zealand artists coming to town for the 15th Graffiato: Taupō Street Art Festival (25 - 27 October).
More infoTongariro River Rafting is competing for the titles of Visitor Experience Award and the Tourism Excellence Award (Micro Business) to be announced in Wellington on 29 October. The awards are promoted by the Tourism Industry of Aotearoa, an independent association that represents all sectors of New Zealand’s tourism industry.
More infoTaupō’s tourism industry gathered in force yesterday at the Great Lake Centre for the inaugural Lake Taupō Manaakitanga Hui, a vibrant event designed to connect, share, and prepare for what is shaping up to be a standout summer season.
More infoThe vibrant Taupō hospitality scene has been recognised in the 2025 edition of the Cuisine Good Food Guide. The town now has two two-hatted restaurants — Embra and The Bistro — with three other restaurants listed in the publication showcasing New Zealand’s outstanding talent and hottest venues. Restaurants are independently assessed by a national judging panel.
More infoA rising star in the hospitality scene, Taupō has earned five listings in the 2025 edition of the Cuisine Good Food Guide — an independent guide showcasing New Zealand’s outstanding talent and hottest venues.
More infoAir New Zealand is backing the bold, the brave and the brilliantly local, with a new programme set to showcase our nation’s regions one event at a time.
More infoThe VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship has been named a finalist in the Major or Mega Event of the Year category at the 2025 NZEA New Zealand Event Awards.
More infoThe Taupō district is looking to attract an additional 300+ hotel rooms to the market over the next decade.
More infoHamilton Airport is only a 90-minute drive from Taupō—which makes it a convenient gateway for international visitors keen to explore the region.
More infoA three-metre stainless steel dinosaur is stealing attention inside Taupō’s sculpture park.
More infoDestination Great Lake Taupō (DGLT) has announced a strategic partnership with DestinateNZ to showcase the region's extensive business events and incentive offerings.
More infoThe tourism scene in Taupō is getting a fresh boost with the official launch of the Young Taupō Tourism Crew.
More infoDestination Great Lake Taupō (DGLT) has proudly represented the region at TRENZ 2025, New Zealand’s premier international tourism trade event.
More infoFresh from being named one of the world's most welcoming places by Booking.com, Taupō is doubling down on its reputation with the launch of its provocatively simple winter campaign: "Welcome."
More infoTourism New Zealand (TNZ) has announced their new campaign, "Everyone Must Go," designed to drive short-term holiday arrivals from Australia this autumn and support the growth of our tourism sector.
More infoWhile Auckland offers urban vibrancy and Rotorua showcases cultural depth, Taupō brings reprieve, scale, and raw natural power—creating the ideal midpoint or extension in a North Island itinerary.
More infoThe Government has recently announced the second round of the Regional Events Promotion Fund of up to $2.45 million to support the promotion of events to the domestic market outside of the peak summer period.
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More infoAt the DGLT Tourism Industry Update on 1 April 2025, the team unveils new initiatives to boost engagement with the tourism sector. To see the full presentation, click here.
More infoJoin Destination Great Lake Taupō on 1 April 2025 for our first Tourism Operator Update of 2025!
More infoDestination Great Lake Taupō (DGLT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Géraldine Morisse as its new Trade and Partnerships Executive, effective 31 March 2025.
More infoAir New Zealand announces the Every Corner Project, a new initiative investing $1 million in nature projects across Aotearoa to help restore and regenerate the country’s incredible natural environment.
More infoHelp DGLT to discover what's happening in your business and let us help you shout it from the rooftops! Sharing your latest updates and changes with us at DGLT not only enhances your visibility but also strengthens our collective marketing efforts.
More infoA small phrase steeped in golf tradition — usually called at the next tee to acknowledge the player who excelled on the previous hole. It’s a mark of respect, earned through performance. And in Taupō, that honour now belongs to someone who’s shaped not just a golf course, but an entire sanctuary.
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