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Taupo International Motorsport Park and Events Centre
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Taupo International Motorsport Park and Events Centre

FIA Grade 2/3 multi-use circuit, Taupō

Venue type

Circuit

Track length

3.32 km International Circuit (14 turns); shorter National and Club configurations available

Corners

14

Direction

Anticlockwise

Region

North Island

Simplified track layout diagram
Before you go
  • Getting there

    Directions & Parking

    Multiple grandstands and viewing banks around the circuit. The 830m back straight is a popular overtaking-zone viewing spot. The track is anticlockwise with 14 corners (7 left, 7 right).

  • What to bring

    Gate Entry & Tips

    Supercars and national championship weekends typically run $20-$40+ for adults with multi-day passes available; club days are often free or low-cost. Confirm current pricing at https://www.taupomp.co.nz

  • Staying nearby

    Camping & Accommodation

    No public campground on-site; Taupō township (10 minutes away) has extensive motels, holiday parks and hotels for race-weekend stays.

  • For racers

    Facilities & Pit Access

    Three-storey pit lane complex with 30+ garages, two pit areas for simultaneous circuit use, 830m NHRA-standard drag strip, corporate suites, Gasoline Alley garage rentals

Location & Contact

Everything you need to find the track, get hold of the organisers, or plan your visit.

  • Address

    463 Broadlands Road, Rotokawa 3378

  • Owner / Operator

    Tony Quinn / Keltic Motorsport (since December 2022)

  • Contact

    office@taupomp.co.nz

  • Website

    https://www.taupomp.co.nz

Taupo International Motorsport Park and Events Centre
463 Broadlands Road, Rotokawa 3378
-38.66556
176.14417

Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question about racing or spectating here? Get in touch with NZShift at hello@nzshift.co.nz

  • How many corners does Taupō International Motorsport Park have?

    The 3.32km International Circuit has 14 corners (7 left, 7 right) and runs anticlockwise, finishing onto an 830m back straight.

  • Is Taupo Motorsport Park the same as Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park?

    Yes — it's the same circuit near Taupō. It was renamed Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park in 2015, then became Taupō International Motorsport Park after Tony Quinn's Keltic Motorsport took ownership in December 2022.

  • How much does it cost to watch Supercars at Taupō?

    Adult gate prices for the Supercars round typically start around $20-$40+ depending on the day and grandstand access, with cheaper club-day and test-day entry the rest of the year. Confirm current pricing on the specific event listing.

  • Where do I stay for a race weekend at Taupō?

    There's no on-site campground, but Taupō township is about 10 minutes away with a wide range of motels, holiday parks and hotels — book early for Supercars weekend.