March
6th March - Bonita Ironman New Zealand Triathlon
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. A comprehensive web site is available for registering at www.ironman.co.nz and which also follows the race live!

12th March - MotoTT Motorcycle Trackday
MotoTT holds regular Motorcycle track days at Taupo Motorsport Park. These track days are designed to be a fun, non competitive environment for you to improve your bike handling and riding skills. Go as fast or slow as you like with no cars (or police) to worry about. Riders are given sessions catering for experts through to trackday first timers and novice riders. Spaces are limited, pre-registration is required and early booking is recommended.

13th March - Taupo Tea Party
1:30pm - 4:30pm in Riverside Park. Raising money for the Breast Cancer Foundation. Enjoy an afternoon with Foodie Richard Till an Author Alexa Johnston, while listening to music, being treated to delectable savoury and sweet treats while sipping on world class blended tea. There will be a celebrity bake off as well as a competition for The Best Dressed, so get some friends together and support a great cause. Tickets for the Tea Party are $50 and available from Yum Food Company on the Waterfront and Hi Fashion in Hue Hue St, Taupo.

19th - 21st March - Taupo Home and Garden Show
10am - 5pm at the Great Lake Centre. There’s something for everyone at our Home & Garden Shows! Learn some hot tips to enhance the look of your home and save on masses of show-only specials. Enjoy a preview of upcoming trends, innovative products and expert advice - you are guaranteed to walk away with lots of new ideas for your home & garden - whatever your budget or taste!

20th March - 3rd Annual Trans Taupo Paddle
The biggest open water paddle/row event of its kind in the country, the Trans taupo is a 44km race across the pure crystal mountain fed waters of New Zealand’s (and Australasia's) largest freshwater lake. Open to all single, double, tri/quad and 6 person - Surf Ski's, Sea kayaks, Ocean Rowers and Waka Ama; with both a full distance and a team relay challenge (catering for land or open water change-overs); this event is pinnacle of open fresh water paddling. The Trans Taupo attracts some of the world’s best distance paddlers/rowers all chasing glory and inclusion in the prestigious sub 4 hour club, as well as many who challenge themselves to gain the fitness and skills to conquer the lake crossing.