Takapoto Estate

29/10/2026

Discover what we have in store for Takapoto Classic 2027 ☀️

Six days of summer showjumping at Takapoto Estate, 23 to 28 February, plus four hospitality experiences to book ahead: Farm to Table Dining, the Golden Hour Disco, Bubbles & Blooms Derby Lunch and the VIP Grand Prix Finals Lunch.

Presale pricing on the Disco and Derby Lunch ends 15 January. Link for tickets in comments. 🙌

29/10/2026

Palate x Takapoto Estate.

On Saturday 21 November, the first Vino Camino comes to Kirikiriroa. Ten venues and ten New Zealand w**emakers, either side of the Waikato River.

We’re pouring alongside Palate. Start your afternoon at SkyCity with the award-winning Palate team, a bite to eat and a taste of Takapoto Estate, then wander on to the other nine venues at your own pace. Your ticket includes three tasters from each w**ery at every venue, with free shuttles between the C*D and Hamilton East from 12.30pm.

12pm to 4pm. $89. R18.

Tickets through the link in comments. Choose Palate with Takapoto W**es as your starting venue 👌
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19/10/2026

The Classic returns for six days of iconic summer showjumping, 23 to 28 February 2027.

Tickets on sale now! Farm to Table Gastronomic Dinner, Golden Hour Disco, Bubbles & Blooms at the Anne Symes Derby, and the VIP Grand Prix Finals Lunch.

Tickets through Flicket: https://www.takapoto.co.nz/takapoto-classic-2027

Schedule coming soon.

15/10/2026

The critics have been busy! The scores keep arriving. Which one will you try next?

15/10/2026

Did you know there are three ways to stay at Takapoto?

The Lakehouse, for two. The place to yourselves, kayaks and bikes included, fridge stocked from the farm.

The Gatehouse, by the floor or the whole house. Five bedrooms at the estate’s highest point, lake views both ways.

The Farmhouse for up to six, at 256 Maungatautari Road. A few minutes away, and close to Karāpiro.

Estate experiences open to all guests: includes bush walks, bird watching, biking and kayaking on the lake 🛶🚲🌿🐦

16/09/2026

Winter Showjumping is on this weekend at Takapoto Estate 🐎

This weekend at Takapoto Estate.... the final Winter Showjumping event of the season, 18 - 20 September.

Practice day on Friday, with two competition days to follow (both days Saturday - Sunday). Two rings, 9am start each day, 80cm to 1.30m. Spectating is free and everyone is welcome ☕

Café open from 7.30am daily, bar from 11am.

The Trade Village is open Saturday and Sunday from 9am. Come and see:

Cambridge Equestrian
Tackshop.co.nz
Copilot Equine
Vytamyx
Equissage NZ
Equine-America NZ limited
Horsey
Highfields Equestrian
The Rider Shop
Seahorse Supplements

Two Trade Village sites still available. Register your interest here to nab a last-minute spot! → https://shop.takapoto.co.nz/trade-stand-winter-shows

W**e Tastings at The Cabana, Saturday 11am to 4pm. No bookings needed, tastings redeemable with a three-bottle purchase.

For the schedule visit:
www.takapoto.co.nz/winter-showjumping-2026

We're looking forward to an epic three days ahead! 🙌

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09/09/2026

We're super stoked to pick up a Gold medal in the latest Dish Magazine tasting panel for our Crossing Point Chardonnay 2024 - it's a goodie. Well done Alex for producing yet another stunner!

02/09/2026

Some seriously beautiful machines rolled through last weekend. We may have stared a little.

The Cabana at Takapoto Estate is open every Saturday, 11am to 4pm, for w**e tastings.

Got a club or crew keen for a cruise? Give us a call for larger groups, and we'll get you sorted. Don't forget your sober drivers - non-alcoholic options available 🚗

For all the deets, visit our brand new website ⟶ www.takapoto.co.nz/cabana

02/09/2026

If you know, you know... Crossing Point Rosé 2026 - its here! Shop online or join us for a W**e Tasting at The Cabana this Saturday 🍷