Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge is taking place on Saturday 30 November. Taupō District Council continues to proudly support and host this fantastic event since its inception in 1977. Shops are open and the district will be buzzing as we welcome all visitors, riders and supporters for New Zealand’s largest cycling occasion.
Start lines are on Tongariro Street for Taupō and Hirangi Street in Tūrangi, with all finishers crossing the line on Tongariro Street heading into the event village on Tongariro Domain.
Get out and about to watch the action this Saturday and however you’re involved, have a fantastic and safe weekend.
Road closure times
Temporary road and lane closures will be in place across many areas of the district this Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November. To keep competitors, event officials and spectators safe, these closures take effect at varying times over the weekend. Check the below in advance of travelling.
Central Taupō
- Tongariro Street (North bound lane) from Story Place to Spa Road will be closed from Friday 29 November 10am until Saturday 30 November 10pm.
- Tongariro Street (both lanes) between Roberts Street/Ferry Road and te Heuheu Street will be closed Saturday from 4am until 10pm.
- Tongariro Street (South bound lane) from Spa Road to te HeuHeu Street will be closed on Saturday from 4am until 10.30am.
- Redoubt Street from Tongariro Street to Story Place will be closed on Saturday from 5.30am to 10.30am.
- Tītīraupenga Street from Lake Terrace to Roberts Street will be closed on Saturday from 4am to 10pm.
- Roberts Street from Tongariro Street to Ruapehu Street will be closed on Saturday from 4am to 10pm.
- Roberts Street (West bound lane) from Tītīraupenga Street to Ruapehu Street will be closed on Saturday from 4am to 10pm.
- Lake Terrace from Mere Road to Tītīraupenga Street (West bound lane) will be closed on Saturday from 8am to 4pm.
- Norman Smith Street and Wairākei Drive junction will have reduced speeds and Stop/Go traffic management on Saturday from 5.30am to 9.30am.
