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Taupo Te Wheke Challenge (Sanctioned)

Venue:

Tapuaeharuru Bay, Ferry Rd, Taupo

Date:

Sat 12th Sep 2026

Distance:

7.5km, 16km, 21km

Host:

Taupō Waka Ama Club

Contact Details

Online Entries

Taupo Te Wheke Team Waiver.pdf
Can we bring our waka to Te Wheke.pdf
Taupo Te Wheke Event Pānui 2026 updated.pdf

Description

Entries Extended until Sunday September 6th - contact your club administrator today!

Taupō Waka Ama Club is hosting its annual regatta, Taupō Te Wheke Challenge. 

The Taupō Te Wheke Challenge has three W6 races: 

  • 21km race that starts from inside Tapuaeharuru Bay and goes out to the Mine Bay Rock Carvings showcasing our beautiful lake
  • 7.5km novice/junior race inside
  • 16km race that travels around Tapuaeharuru Bay.


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