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Events showcase
from Henry Winter21
by ninetyblack
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9-25
JUL
Malcolm Flowers Insurances Taupō Winter Festival
Fri, 9 – Sun, 25 July Taupō taupōwinterfestival.co.nz This year sees an exciting 30+ events scheduled over the July School holidays, including some perfect opportunities to kick your heels up with friends and colleagues. Our top picks? The Life’s a Bitch Theatre Show presented by Harcourts will leave you in stitches of laughter, while the annual charity evening the Le Pine & Co. Gin & Jive event is always a sell out and has been described by attendees as ‘one of Taupō’s best nights of the year’.
11-25
JULY
Kids' Fishing
Sun, 11 – Sun, 25 July Tongariro National Trout Centre, 257
State Highway 1, Turangi $45 per child. For more details and to book go to troutcentre.com troutcentre.com
Kids' fishing days are held every school holidays at the children's fishing pond at the Tongariro National Trout Centre. The Tongariro National Trout Centre Society assists children between the ages of 6 and 14 to catch a trout with a fly rod, while passing on valuable messages about trout fishing. The fish is weighed and measured and a certificate issued. Includes gear, licence, instructor, certificate of catch, filleting and smoking of the fish. 100% success rate. Take away or eat fresh.
JUL AUG SEP
Run Taupō Trail Series
Cougar Trail Run:
Sat, 10 July Craters Trail Run:
Sun, 22 August Kinloch Offroad Challenge:
Sat, 11 September Taupō area runtaupo.co.nz Keep fit and active all winter with the newly refreshed Run Taupō Trail Series that will take you to the best places and spaces around beautiful Taupō. Two brand new events will wow even the most seasoned runners and walkers – and Kinloch remains home to some of the best trails in New Zealand. Series entrants get a rad hoody and all finishers in each event get a sweet medal.
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18
AUG
Wine, Craft Beer and Food Expo
Wed, 18 August, 6pm – 9pm Great Lake Centre, Taupō. Orders taken on the night, be in the draw to win multiple prizes (1 in 5 win a prize). $45 / head - includes all tastings themerchant.co.nz
Enjoy the fabulous wine and craft beer that is available from your local “Scenic Cellars at The Merchant”. 400 tickets available (always sells out a week before the event). Tickets only available in-store or from website. No door sales. 30 x Wineries, 7 x Craft Beer/Cider, 4 x NZ Boutique Spirits. Local businesses and Merchant food suppliers will be showcasing food package offering delectable food to sample throughout the evening. Discounted wine will be available to order on the night.
1-3
OCT
fryfest
Fri, 1 – Sun, 3 October Great Lake Centre & CBD, Taupō facebook.com/fryfestnz Fryfest is a unique food festival celebrating everything that is fried food. Fried food is fun, brings comfort and is one of life’s simple pleasures. Plan for a weekend of sampling fried food treats, cooking competitions, top chef demonstrations and loads of live entertainment. The Laneways & Alleyways Performing Arts Festival is part of the weekend lineup where performers from around the nation will entertain around the CBD. More information and tickets to fryfest events will be made available very soon.
Horse trek through native bush and working sheep and cattle farms with stunning views of Lake Okareka, Lake Tarawera and Mount Tarawera. Rides and horses to suit all abilities from beginners to experienced riders.
