The Summer Sessions kick off on 9 January with Baking & Pottery, hosted by Didi from Quirky Pottery and promises to be a hands-on, creative evening combining pottery-making with sweet treats to start the season in style. From there, a new experience will roll out each week, offering something fresh to discover all summer long.
Following the success of the Treats of Taupō festival (held in October), the Summer Sessions bring the same magic to the warmer months with long sunny evenings, stunning lake views, iconic local venues, and curated events that showcase the very best of Taupō’s hospitality scene.
Each week features a different venue, host, and experience, from luxe long lunches to pottery classes, flower picking, boat trips, live-music socials, and more.
“The Summer Sessions are a great example of the creativity and collaboration happening across our hospitality scene,” says Love Taupō General Manager Patrick Dault. “They give visitors another reason to extend their stay, explore different parts of the region, and experience Taupō through food, people, and place during our peak summer months.”
“Taupō absolutely comes alive in summer,” says Treats of Taupō organiser Fleur Smith. “We wanted to capture that energy and create a season-long celebration that gives locals and visitors something to look forward to every week. It’s all about community, incredible food, and supporting the hospitality stars who make Taupō special.”
View the full Summer Sessions calendar and purchase tickets via treatsoftaupo.co.nz
About Treats of Taupō
Treats of Taupō is the region’s annual celebration of local food and drink, championing the best chefs, eateries, producers, and hospitality experiences Taupō has to offer. The Summer Sessions expand the festival’s mission to bring people together around incredible food, now all summer long. For more on the story behind Treats of Taupō, please visit here.
