An entertaining event for the young ones with games, story-telling, a bouncy castle, face painting, singing and much more. Don’t forget your teddies and sun hats.
Where: Wanaka Dinosaur Park
When: 11am – 1pm Saturday 28 January
Cost: Free, bring your picnic or bring some money to buy food/drink
Contact: events@summerdaze.co.nz or 03 443 2700
Many thanks to the following local businesses for providing prizes.
Clip n Climb
Puzzling World
Lake Wanaka Cruises
Skyline
Cheeky Monkeys
An action packed day with live music, sausage sizzle, giveaways, lolly scramble, bouncy castle, water slide and kids’ games. Something for everyone, bring a blanket, laze around and enjoy yourselves! St John, Fire and Police service on property and will do display if time permits.
When: 12pm onwards, Sunday 29 January
Where: Tanoa Aspen Hotel
Cost: Free
Contact: Fiona 441 0097 or Fiona@tanoahotels.co.nz or www.facebook.com.fernhill-sunshine-community
Club QPS provides a safe, fun, welcoming and enriching environment for children aged 5 to 13 years old. The holiday programme offers a varied and stimulating programme for kids with use of the school grounds, library, hall and swimming pool. Children must bring their lunch, drink bottle, sunhat and snacks for morning and afternoon tea.
Where: Queenstown Primary School
When: 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday – Friday
Cost: Daily rate $30 per day or $25 if more than one child attending
Contact: clubqps@queenstown.school.nz or 03 442 9120 ext 711 www.queenstown.school.nz
Please note, child care subsidies are available to eligible families through Work and Income New Zealand. Children from all schools are welcome to take part.
Come along to the Elmslie House Residential Home to enjoy an afternoon of pianist music, get the toes tapping or sing along. A light afternoon tea will be served, everyone is welcome!
Where: Elmslie House Residential Home, 81 Stone St, Wanaka
When: 2pm to 3pm Wednesday 25 January
Cost: Free
Contact: events@summerdaze.co.nz or 03 443 2700
An afternoon of nostalgia and toe tapping for the young at heart. With live music you can sing along or find a partner for a waltz or the foxtrot. A light afternoon tea will be served, everyone is welcome!
Where: Wakatipu Home, 20 Douglas Street, Frankton
When: 2pm to 3pm Friday 13 January
Cost: Free
Contact: events@summerdaze.co.nz or 03 443 2700
All the beauty of the legendary Challenge Wanaka course but at half the distance. The course follows the same spectacular route as Challenge Wanaka with a 1.9km swim, 90km cycle and 21.1km run. For teams and individuals.
Where: Lake Wanaka and surrounds
When: 7.35am race start Saturday 21 January
Cost: Free to watch
Contact: www.lakewanakahalf.co.nz
The Wanaka Sunday Craft Market features handmade arts and crafts direct from the artists. Pottery, paintings, wood, wool, carving and jewellery are just a few of the crafts available at Market Corner every Sunday over January.
Where: Pembroke Park, Market Corner
When: Sunday 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 January from 10am
Cost: Free
Contact: Susan Manson phone 03 443 7906, sundaymarkets@hotmail.com
Glenorchy Race Day is a real southern kiwi experience and one of the premier events on Glenorchy’s social calendar. Races include: Plenty of races to enjoy, although anyone with a horse can register (only rule is that you must wear a helmet), this is not riding for the faint hearted or inexperienced. There is plenty to eat with the Glenorchy School BBQ and the beer tent.
When: 11am, Saturday 7 January
Where: Glenorchy Recreational Grounds
Cost: $10
Contact: Pete 027 442 9950 or 03 442 9950
The Youth Booth is the local QT youth centre. Great ideas, new activities and new adventures for youth 10-18yrs! Paintballing, rock climbing, swimming @ the lake, cooking, camping and lots more!.
Where: The Youth Booth, 66 Stanley St, Queenstown
When: Monday – Friday, 1pm – 5pm
Costs: Varied (some events free and others a cost applys)
Contact: Laura on 03 409 0376 laura@summityouthworkers.co.nz
A fun few hours for the littlies: singing, dancing, games, a bouncy castle, story-telling and face-painting and much more. Don’t forget your teddies, there will be plenty of prizes and fun for the whole family.
Where: Remarkables Red Barn, Hawthorne Drive follow the road from the Remarkables Park Town Centre
When: 11am – 1pm Sunday 29 January
Cost: Free, bring your picnic or bring some money to buy food/drink
Contact: events@summerdaze.co.nz or 03 443 2700
Many thanks to the following businesses for providing prizes: Pumpkin Patch, Skyline, McDonalds, Patagonia, Kiwi Bird Park, Winnies and Lakes Leisure.
Thank you to all the children who entered the Teddy Bears’ Picnic Colouring-in-Competition.
Congratulations to the winner Ava Greening and to the runners up Eva Hofmans, Emily Johnston and Abigail.
Come on down for Wanaka’s very own little day out – A day full of fun and entertainment for young people and their families; brought to you by Kahu Youth.
There will be skate and BMX competitions on the skate park, DJs all day, awesome activities, bouncy castles, giant air bag, food stalls, face painting, ball games, competitions, spot prizes and much, much more. 
When: 12:30pm - 5pm Sunday 29 January
Where: Pembroke Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 04 443 5880 or 0275 709268, Kahu.youth@xtra.co.nz
Overlooking the Shotover River in Arthurs Point, come and visit Cavells Café and Bar.Sit back and relax with a beer or wine and chill out to the sounds of live music. Bring your family down for an afternoon in the sun while you eat, drink play and chill out to some relaxing Sunday tunes.
Where: Cavells Cafe & Bar, Arthurs Point, by Shotover Jet
When: 2pm to 6pm Sunday 29th January
Cost: Free entry, free live music. Bring money for food & Beverages
Contact: www.cavells.co.nz or 03 442 8692
For new and budding triathletes aged between 6 and 15, take on the Puzzling World Junior Challenge Wanaka. Different courses tailored for each age group, based around the lake and Pembroke Park. Heaps of fun for individuals and teams
Where: Pembroke Park, Wanaka
When: Registration from 8.30am Sunday 15 January, racing starts at 10.00am
Cost: $18 for an individual ($25 on day), $38 for a team ($48 on day)
Contact: Challenge Wanaka, enter on-line at www.challenge-wanaka.com/junior.html
An event for all the family. Stalls of homemade produce, cakes, preserves, pavlova & raspberries, barbecues, pies, sandwiches, sweets & treats, silent auctions & white elephant stalls. Sideshows, face painting, bouncy castle, rides, multiple activities and live entertainment.
When: 11:00am to 2pm Saturday 7 January
Where: Wanaka Show Grounds, Corner of Aspiring Rd and McDougal St
Cost: Free entry
Contact: Tracey Mayhew 03 443 7887, u.c.pres.church@xtra.co.nz
Wanaka’s legendary movie theatre moves outdoors presenting free outdoor and drive-in movies for the whole family to enjoy. Bring a blanket, bean bag or couch and enjoy an evening under the stars or tune into your car radio and enjoy the ol’ favourites.
Choose you sit outside on a bean bag or enjoy the comfort of the car.
Where: Wanaka Showgrounds, access from McDougall Street
When: on dark 9.30pm (ish) 7, 14, 27 and 28 January
Cost: Gold Coin Donation. Drinks & snacks available to purchase.
Contact: events@summerdaze.co.nz or 03 443 2700
Screenings are weather permitting.
PROGRAMME:
Friday 27th - The Goonies
Saturday 28th – ET
A foodie’s delight; this authentic farmers market offers a variety of the fresh, seasonal and local produce from the region. Come and savour the flavour of this community market held in the picturesque church grounds of St Peters. Live Music. BYO carry bag and cash.
When: Saturdays 9am -12.30pm
Where: St Peter’s Anglican Church Grounds, cnr Church & Camp St
Contact: Sharlene Inch, 021 025 67250, qtfarmersmarket@ihug.co.nz
A treasure trove of gift items reflecting the artistic flair and creativity of New Zealand artists. Sculpture, Jewellery, and pottery sit alongside beautiful hand knitted merino hats and clothing. Enjoy the live music, meet the artists and discover unique Kiwi products.
When: 9am-4.30pm Saturdays; 21st December, 6th & 18th January
Where: Earnslaw Park, Queenstown
Cost: Free
Contact: www.marketplace.net.nz, 021 122 7695
Remarkable Theatre’s presents a rollicking ride through our local ‘gold’ history and a glimpse at the sorts of music and entertainment that our early settlers may have enjoyed in their leisure time. Bring a picnic and a sense of fun!
Where: Queenstown Gardens (Park Street Entrance)
When: Various performances between 27th and 29th January
Cost: Gold Coin Donation. No booking required
Contact: Jane Robertson janer@qldc.govt.nzor call 0274 363 884, www.remarkabletheatre.org.nz
Specially compiled to mark the district’s 150th anniversary of the discovery of gold.
Join friends and family to celebrate the New Year with live music and a stunning firework display. Enjoy the sounds from locals The Station Agents and upbeat group Mercury Crowe from Wellington.
Where: Ardmore Street waterfront, Wanaka CBD
When: 8.30pm – 1.00 am Saturday 31 December
Cost: Free
Contact: events@summerdaze.co.nz or 03 443 2700
Road Closures and Liquor bans:
Road Closures: Ardmore Street from Dungarvon Street to the Lakeside Road/Ardmore Street intersection. Helwick Street from Ardmore Street to Dunmore Street.
Period of Closure: 5.30 pm Saturday 31st December 2011 to 2.00 am Sunday 1st January 2012.
Extended Liquor Ban: From 06.00am on Monday 26th of December 2011 to 06.00am Thursday 5th January 2012 there will be a liquor ban enforced within the areas specified by the QLDC, including the following:
(i)The whole of the Lake Wanaka foreshore area from Sunrise Bay/ Edgewater to Penrith Park; and
(ii) The area from the foreshore to an outer boundary formed by and including the following streets and road reserves: Meadowstone Drive, Stone St, Golf Course Road, Macpherson St, State Highway 84, Ardmore St.
Licensed Premises
Closing times on New Year’s Eve will remain as usual unless the District Licensing Agency has granted the premises a Special License. Also note that to comply with the Sales of Liquor Act patrons must not leave licensed premises with glass receptacles and drinks.
Off License Sales
Licensees within the liquor ban area need to notify their customers that any liquor purchased from them must be immediately taken out of the liquor ban area without being opened.
Join us to welcome in the New Year with live music and a dazzling fireworks display. A great line-up of bands and groups including The Master Blasters, and superb covers band The Crystal Set to get Queenstown in the party mood. DJ Asbro, Hand Solo, Dan Move and guests will be spinning the tunes at the Memorial Gate stage.
Where: Earnslaw Park and Marine Parade, Queenstown CBD
When: 7.30 pm – 1.00 am Saturday 31 December
Cost: Free
Contact: events@summerdaze.co.nz or 03 442 2700
Road Closures and Liquor Bans:
Roads to be Closed:Rees Street from Shotover Street to Marine Parade. Marine Parade from Rees Street to Church Street. Beach Street from Camp Street to Shotover Street. All of Cow Lane
Period of Closure: 5.00pm Saturday 31st December 2011 to 2.00am Sunday 1st January 2012
Extended Liquor Ban: From 06.00am on Monday 26th of December 2011 to 06.00am Thursday 5th January 2012 there will be a liquor ban enforced within the areas specified by the QLDC, including the following:
(i)The whole of the Lake Wakatipu foreshore area from the One Mile Roundabout to Park Street and including the Queenstown Gardens; and
(ii) The area from the foreshore to an outer boundary formed by and including the following street and road reserves: Lake Esplanade, Lake Street, Man Street, Memorial Street, Stanley Street, Coronation Drive, Park Street to the Lake Wakatipu foreshore area directly adjacent to the Queenstown Gardens
Licensed Premises
Closing times on New Year’s Eve will remain as usual unless the District Licensing Agency has granted the premises a Special License. Also note that to comply with the Sales of Liquor Act patrons must not leave licensed premises with glass receptacles and drinks.
Off License Sales
Licensees within the liquor ban area need to notify their customers that any liquor purchased from them must be immediately taken out of the liquor ban area without being opened.
Big Easy Mountain Bike and Mountain Marathon starts at the Snow Farm (1500m above sea level) rides over Mt Pisa (1900m) through Lake McKay Station finishing at the Albert Town Tavern (300m). Lil’ Easy family option also available.
Where: Pisa range
When: Saturday 28th January
Cost: $85 Adult/$50 Junior or $90 full family (2 adults + kids)
Contact: 027 445 1091 – Ed, www.highlandevents.co.nz
Top international competitors compete in this equestrian event and showcase dressage, show jumping and cross country. Great spectator value, coffee and food available.
Where: Corner Speargrass Flat and Hunter Road at the Pony club grounds.
When: 8am to 4pm 15 Janaury
Contact: 03 442 1923
Website: www.sportsground.co.nz/wakatipupc
The world’s most scenic iron distance triathlon. Thousands of spectators will watch the swim, bike and run sections, cheering on over 1,200 remarkable athletes on their 226km journey. Join the finish line party in the heart of Lake Wanaka with music and fireworks. Be a part of the action; cheer on the athletes or get involved as a volunteer
Where: Lake Wanaka and surrounds
When: 6:30am race start Saturday 21 January
Cost: Free to watch
Contact: www.challenge-wanaka.com
Experience the excitement of cycling and running around downtown Wanaka after a dip in the Lake, as you are cheered on by the holiday crowds. For the kids a new event the 1:2:1; for beginners the 3:9:3; for the more experienced triathlete the Trophy Sprint and the Cup Sprint for the super-star elites. Participate in your event then cheer on local boy Tony Dodds as he looks to claim his first ever elite title in Wanaka.
Where: Lake Wanaka CBD
When: 2.30pm start Friday 20 Januar
Contact: Triathlon New Zealand, www.triseries.co.nz
Dress up and get active during the Challenge Wanaka Triathlon Festival with an easy 5km run along the lakefront and through the spectacular Rippon Vineyard with proceeds going to the Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust. Prizes for best fancy dress.
Where: Lake Wanaka foreshore, opposite the show grounds
When: Registration 5:30pm, run starts at 6:30pm Monday 16 January.
Cost: $10 for non-Challenge Wanaka athletes
Contact: www.challenge-wanaka.com
The race is held on the Snow Farm’s cross country trails. There will be a 5km, 10km and half marathon run as well as a 21km and 30km mountain bike races for everyone to participate and have fun – also thousands of dollars’ worth of prizes to be won. What better way to start the New Year!!!
Where: Snow Farm, Cardrona Valley
When: 3 January
Contact: Adrian Bailey 021 991 899 or www.activeqt.co.nz
Enjoy the best in rodeo action, good food and a great atmosphere. Great family day out.
Where: Wanaka Rodeo Club Grounds, SH6 (Lake Hawea – Albert Town Road) on the Hawea side of the Albert Town Bridge
When: January 2nd, 11am onwards
Contact: www.wanakarodeo.co.nz
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