Great Lake Centre upgrade
Great Lake Centre refurb complete
October 2026
Over thirty years since opening, the Great Lake Centre has received its first makeover. Visitors will notice improvements to all areas of the venue, with upgrades to the sound and lighting, new acoustic panelling added to the Hall and Theatre, an updated audio-visual system and much more.
Project Overview
The Great Lake Centre is the Taupō district’s main events venue year-round for musicals, conferences, concerts, shows and community events. Opened in 1992, the building is over 30 years old and urgently required upgrades are now being carried out to make sure the venue remains fit-for-purpose well into the future.
The project includes:
- Sound and lighting upgrades
- Technical audio-visual equipment upgrades
- Enhanced acoustic treatment in the Hall and Theatre
- Refresh of entrance, interior bathrooms, Green room, Rimu rooms and backstage areas
- Removal of internal wall to open up main exhibition hall
- Paint refresh
- Kitchen floor replacement
- Decommission of obsolete items
Location: | Great Lake Centre, Taupō |
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Project status: | Completed |
Budget: | $1.2 million |
Start date: | November 2025 |
End date: | October 2026 |
“It’s now more modern and an impressive destination that holds many events for the region. We haven’t increased the footprint of the building but by renovating the venue and technical equipment, we’ve brought the Great Lake Centre into the 21st century,”
Tonia Absolom - Taupō District Council facilities officer.
