Council has allocated $500,000 in the 2006/07 financial year for the initial development of a Riverside Park on the Tongariro Domain adjacent to the Waikato River on the site of the former Taupo Motor Camp. The work programme includes development of an ampitheatre for concerts, shows and prize givings, removal of old roads, installation of drainage irrigation, re-grassing of the area, a re-furbished small toilet block for reserve users and large toilet block for events, and construction of a parking area. The park is due to open to the public before Christmas with  construction of a  riverside path  due to get underway in February 2007 after detailed designs are finalised.

To view the Tongariro Domain Management Plan click HERE.

Stage 1 & 2 Plan View

To download Stage 1 Plan View click HERE ( 644 kb PDF )
To download Stage 2 Plan View click HERE ( 690 kb PDF )

To download Picture 1 - Amphitheatre View A click HERE. ( 331 kb PDF )
To download Picture 2 - Riverside Park click HERE. ( 618 kb PDF )
To download Picture 3 - Amphitheatre Cross Section click HERE. ( 263 kb PDF )

Latest News and Issues

• To view the media release November, 2006 click HERE. Riverside Park, ...is now open for the public to enjoy in time for summer.
• To view the media release November, 2006 click HERE.  Taupo New Years Eve Concert is going to be bigger and better with some outstanding entertainment lined up at Riverside Park.
• To view the media release November, 2006 click HERE.  Riverside Park is the official name for the old campground in Tongariro Domain and will be open to the public to enjoy in Mid-December.

Previous News and Issues

• To view the media release August, 2006 click HERE. Taupo Moana Rotary Club Lends Support to Riverside Park Development.
• To view the media release July, 2006 click HERE. A new Tongariro Domain Riverside Park alongside the Waikato River in the centre of Taupo is expected to be open to the public by summer.