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Open-Wheel Racing

2027 NZIGP Great Lake Taupo

Taupo International Motorsport Park and Events Centre, Taupo, New Zealand20–21 Mar 20272 days

Why You Should Go

GTRNZ, Porsches and rotary Mazdas on one Taupo bill

Format

Two Day Race Meeting

Crowd

No 2027 crowd figure published

Vibe

GT and Porsche racing weekend at Taupo

About This Event

Great Lake Taupo is the GT and Porsche weekend of the NZIGP season, with GTRNZ, the NZ Porsche Race Championship and Mazda RX-7 and RX-8 racers at Taupo International Motorsport Park. The organiser calls it one of the biggest weekends on its calendar.

1What to Expect

The meeting runs Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 March 2027.
GTRNZ is New Zealand's open GT category, with classes split by lap time rather than by car, racing in two grids.
The NZ Porsche Race Championship runs everything from 924s, 944s and early 911s to Boxsters, Caymans and GT3 Cup cars.
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The NEXEN Tyre Mazda Racing Super Series brings RX-7 and RX-8 race cars, alongside the NZ Formula First Championship and three BMW Race Driver Series grids.
NZ Superkarts, the fastest form of kart racing, race on the full circuit.

2Best Way to Experience It

  • The Weekend Pass is the only adult ticket listed and covers Saturday and Sunday. Early Bird passes at NZ$17.50 (2027) are on sale now, and Standard passes at NZ$27.50 have not gone on sale yet.
  • The Family Pass covers two adults and two children aged 12 to 16 years: NZ$33 Early Bird or NZ$55 Standard (2027).

About the Venue

Race Tracks

Taupo International Motorsport Park and Events Centre

  • 3.32 km
  • 14 turns
  • Opened 2006

Taupō International Motorsport Park is on Broadlands Road, about ten minutes north of Taupō, with Mount Tauhara behind it.

See the venue guideDirections

3Nearby Accommodation

4Logistics

Getting there

Driving

  • Taupo International Motorsport Park and Events Centre is at Rotokawa, on the edge of Taupo.

Public transport

  • No event bus or shuttle to the circuit is published for 2027.

Rideshare and taxis

  • No rideshare or taxi drop off point is published for 2027.

Best value route

  • Driving is the only way in named so far, as no shuttle is published for 2027.
Tickets and entry

Tickets

  • From NZ$17.50 for an Early Bird Weekend Pass (2027), sold through the organiser's Ticket Fairy page.
  • Prices include fees.

5Frequently Asked Questions

Suitable for kids?
The meeting is open to all ages, and the Family Pass covers two adults and two children aged 12 to 16 years.
Only want one day?
No single day ticket is listed for 2027. The Weekend Pass covers both days.

6Cost Breakdown

2027 pricesPrice
Early Bird Weekend PassNZ$17.50
Standard Weekend PassNZ$27.50
Early Bird Family PassNZ$33
Standard Family PassNZ$55
Last verified: 5 November 2026Official link: nzigp.co.nz

Tags

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