Tongariro 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 infoA three-metre stainless steel dinosaur is stealing attention inside Taupō’s sculpture park.
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 infoTaupō has been named the most beautiful large town in the country at the annual Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards.
More infoNow that Omicron is fully entrenched in the community, the impact of lockdowns and Government restrictions is taking its toll on the important local industries.
More infoSome of New Zealand’s best known artists will be joining us for our 11th annual Graffiato: Taupo Street Art Festival, to be held in Taupo’s town centre this Labour weekend, 23rd to 25th October 2021.
More infoAn exciting collection of renowned New Zealand artists have been secured for the 10th annual Graffiato: Taupo Street Art Festival to be held in Taupo's town centre this Labour Weekend, 23 – 26 October 2020.
More infoArt enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see some of the country’s most renowned street artists in action up close at this year’s Graffiato: Artists in Action event at Finn's Gastro Pub & Beer Garden on Friday 23 October 2020.
More infoRestoration on one of New Zealand’s most visited tourist attractions, the Ngatoroirangi Mine Bay Maori rock carvings on Lake Taupo, is due to commence in 2019.
More infoDestination Great Lake Taupo has launched an international human-interest campaign called ‘Aroha’.
More infoThe 2019 Taupo Monster Bike Sale is back and set to hit Taupo these April school holidays.
More infoWith close to 900 entries in 2018, the popular treasure hunt returns to the Great Lake Walkway in 2019, and will this year expand onto Turangi’s Tongariro River Trail to encourage families to explore more of the region by bike.
More infoDestination Great Lake Taupo’s domestic campaign to support the restart of the local tourism economy following Covid-19 has launched as inter-regional travel begins.
More infoTaupo will celebrate its family-friendly cycle trails with the Taupo Treasure Trails these July school holidays.
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