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Taupo EventsGreenfields Lodge, Taupo is the perfect location to base yourself and your team or group when participating or as spectators at one of the various sporting events held in Taupo throughout the year. Choose from self contained stay or bed and breakfast style accommodation or you can even book the lodge exclusively for your family or friends of up to 12 guests!
A free shuttle can be arranged to drop you all off to the event and pick you up afterwards!
THE GREAT LAKE RELAY
21 Feb 2010
The New Balance Great Lake Relay around the largest lake in Australasia – the beautiful Lake Taupo. The ultimate team building event held on one of the most scenic courses in the world, the Great Lake Relay sees teams of 10 to 18 members running or walking to complete the 18 legs around the 155km course. The legs range in distance from 5.2km to 14.4km. Grab a group of friends, family or workmates together and enjoy a fun filled and exhilarating weekend together – you won’t be disappointed!
LAKE TAUPO ACROSS THE LAKE SWIM
27 Feb 2010
Across the Lake Swim, Acacia Bay to 3 Mile Bay, 4.2kms, held one week prior to Bonita Ironman New Zealand. Each year the numbers are growing.
IRONKIDZ TRIATHLON
28 Feb 2010
A triathlon for 8-15 year olds there are schools participation prizes. Enter as teams and individuals, elite section for the serious athlete! Taupo is the place to be!
IRONMAN NEW ZEALAND
06 Mar 2010
One of the biggest international sporting events held each year in New Zealand and the ultimate in triathlon. Ironman New Zealand combines a 3.8 km lake swim and a 179.2 km cycle with a full 42.2 km marathon. Starting at 7am in Taupo athletes begin their challenge to complete the course by midnight. The course allows for spectators to be as close as possible. The first Ironman held in Taupo was in March 1999 with over 700 competitors - in 2005 almost 1,200 took part.
TRIPLE CROSS – MULTISPORT MEETS MOTORSPORT
21 Mar 2009
Combining the three sports of (cross country) running, mountain biking and motor biking into one race of three stages, held on one day. Features varied terrain from the same start/finish point, with separate tracks of different lengths for each discipline. You can enter as a team or be a solo machine!
TRANS TAUPO RACE
20 Mar 2010
The pinnacle of open fresh water paddling - The Trans Taupo attracted over 100 paddlers to the inaugural event in 2008, challenging competitors to a 45km paddle race across the pure crystal mountain fed waters of NZ and Australasia’s largest freshwater lake. A human powered journey from Tokaanu to Taupo, the Trans Taupo is open to Sea Kayaks, Surf Ski’s, Waka ama, and Ocean Rowers, with both a solo and a team relay categories.
OXFAM TRAILWALKER NZ
10 Apr 2010 - 11 Apr 2010
Oxfam New Zealand dares you to undertake the world's greatest team challenge to help overcome poverty and injustice. The challenge is for your team of four to complete 100kms in 36 hours and to raise funds to help some of the world's poorest people. Oxfam Trailwalker offers you an incredibly satisfying personal achievement, an unparalleled chance to share the experience with friends and colleagues and a unique opportunity to do something amazing for others.
100K FLYER, ROTORUA TO TAUPO
27 Mar 2010
The course is a fast and scenic with a total of 100km. Ride through magnificent countryside from one world famous tourist destination to another. A great way to spend a weekend, with the event totally organised for you. The event hosted 3,800 competitors in 2008. Starts at Ward Street in Rotorua at 10am and finishes at the Taupo Events Centre.
WHAKATANE TO TAUPO ODYSSEY
10 Apr 2009 - 12 Apr 2009
A three day mountain bike event beginning in Whakatane and finishing in Taupo coming through Rotorua along the way with two overnight camps set up. Travel through Forrest, bush, around lakes and along ridges while experiencing great camaraderie and some of the most beautiful country in New Zealand.
THE MIZUNO HALF MARATHON
01 Aug 2010
New Zealand's biggest half marathon in fact its the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere! This popular event is held annually on the first Sunday in August. The course is absolutely stunning with runners and walkers heading out from town along the Lake front with unobstructed views all the way to the mountains.
TAUPO HALF IRONMAN
12 Dec 2009
The Taupo Half Ironman is a great event for those training for the New Zealand Ironman. With a 2km swim along the lake front where athletes will be able to swim exactly half of the New Zealand Ironman swim course. The event venue is stunning Lake Taupo and its environs utilizing some of New Zealand’s most picturesque scenery in the heart of the North Island of New Zealand.
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