Lake Hayes Community BBQ
Enjoy an early evening of family fun and games with the Lake Hayes Community.
When: 4pm, Sunday 17th
Where: Playground at Lake Hayes Estate, Hope Avenue
Contact: Jan Maxwell 027 233 7934
Glenorchy Races
Glenorchy Race Day is a real southern kiwi experience and one of the premier events on Glenorchy’s social calendar.
Races include: Walk Trot Gallop; Trotting Cup; Relay Race; Stockmans Race; Saddling Race; Double Banking; Ladies Gallop; Open Gallop; Locals Gallop; Quarter Mile Sprint.
Although anyone with a horse can registers (only rule is that you wear a helmet), this is not riding for the faint hearted or inexperience.
There is plenty to eat with the Glenorchy School BBQ and the Golf Club beer tent
When: Saturday 2 January, 11am
Where: Glenorchy Recreational Grounds
Cost: $10
Contact: Pete 027 442 9950
X-it Youth Centre Summer Madness Holiday Programme
Open to year 8’s (age 12-20yrs old). Sign up to the Holiday Programme is required in advance.
Where: X-it Youth Centre, 66 Stanley St, Queenstown
When: 1pm-6pm daily 18th-29th January (excl 24th Jan)
Costs: apply for various activities
Contact: Fi or Laura on xityouthcentre@yahoo.co.nz, or www.bebo.com/xityouthcentre
03 409 0376 or 0277 105 368
Week 1
Monday 18th Jan 1-6pm Cromwell Speedway Mini Stock Racing $33/$35
Tuesday 19th Jan 1-6pm Rock climbing & bouldering $10/$12
Wednesday 20th Jan 1-7:30pm Adventure Rafting $33/$35
Thu 21st/Fri 22nd Jan 4pm-11am Moke Lake Camping $15/$17
Friday 22nd Jan 2-6pm Pool/Table Tennis Comps $3/$5
Saturday 23rd Jan 1-6pm Summa Sk8 Sesh $5/$10
Week 2
Monday 25th Jan 1-6pm River Boarding $33/$35
Tuesday 26th Jan 1-6pm Pizza & Movie $25/$28
Wednesday 27th Jan 1-6pm Mountain Biking $33/$35
Thursday 28th Jan 1-6pm Frisbee Golf BBQ & Swim $10/$12
Friday 29th Jan 1-6pm Paintball Games $38/$40
Pls note we’re closed from the 24th Dec – 4th Jan. We open again on Tues 5th January 2010.
Bookings must be made in advance of the activities, some have limited spaces available.
Heaps of Fun, get into it.
AWS Legal Queenstown Teddy Bears’ Picnic, in association with Q92-MORE FM
AWS Legal Teddy Bears’ Picnic in association with Q92-MORE FM
An event for the littlies: teddy bears, pushchairs, picnic baskets and sunhats! A fun afternoon with games, competitions, face painting, dress-ups, lolly scrambles, singing, a bouncy castle, merry-go-round and some story-telling for our younger residents. A fun day out for the whole family…including your teddies!
Where: Queenstown Gardens
When: 12noon - 2pm Saturday 30 January
Cost: Free, bring your picnic or bring some money to buy food/drink
Contact: www.summerdaze.co.nz or 03 443 2700
Prizes kindly donated by:
Skyline Gondola & Luge: www.skyline.co.nz
Kiwi Birdlife Park: www.kiwibird.co.nz
Real Journeys: www.realjourneys.co.nz
Mini Merino: www.minimerino.co.nz
Shotover Jet: www.shotoverjet.com
Summer Sessions
Soak up the sun, sounds, and scenery with live music at Earnslaw Park all summer long! Sit back and relax while enjoying the best musicians, dining, and hospitality that Queenstown has to offer!
When: Every Friday & Saturday evening, and a “Sunday Session” from mid-day to late
Cost: FREE
Contact: Brett 021 365513
Melodies on Mondays
Bring your sammies and enjoy the views and easy listening lunch time tunes on the Wanaka lake front.
Where: Wanaka Lakefront
When: 12pm-1pm Monday 11th and 18th January
Cost: Free
Contact: EveNZ 03 443 2700
Monday 11th: Craig Smith
Specialising in cruisy, easy listening,childrens and sometimes humorous acoustic music.
Monday 18th: Maggie Ruddenklau
A local singer playing acoustic country and folk tunes
Tunes On Tuesday
Come along to Earnslaw Park during your lunch break or during your holiday and enjoy our talented local musicians. You can nibble on your lunch, sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of Queenstown.
Where: Earnslaw Park, Queenstown
When: Tuesday 5 & 12 January, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Jan Maxwell 03 441 0469
Wanaka’s The little day out in association with The Edge
Come on down for Wanaka’s very own little day! Skate and BMX competitions on the skate park, DJ’s all day, bouncy castles, food stalls, face painting, Ball games, competitions and much, much, much more!
When: from 12:30pm through till 5pm Saturday 23rd January
Where: Pembroke Park
Cost: Free
Contact: Kahu.youth@xtra.co.nz 443 5880 or 0275 709268
Cavells Big Chill Out
Over looking the Shotover River in Arthurs Point, come and visit Cavells Cafe and Bar. Sit back and relax with a beer or wine and chill out to the sounds of live music.
When: 4pm to 10pm Saturday 30th January 2010
Cost: Free entry. Bring money for food & Beverages
Contact: Cavells@queenstownrafting.co.nz or 03 442 8692
Summerdaze Challenge
For an afternoon of sporting fun you can’t beat the Summerdaze Challenge.
Teams will go head to head on the inflatable obstacle course, battle it out on the dual lane bungy fun run and heave their way to victory in a good old fashioned tug-o-war. Grab your colleagues, friends and family and form a team of six for some sporting action and fun. Bring a picnic lunch, plenty of energy and your best sporting tactics. It’s all on!
Where: The Rec Ground, Queenstown
When: Register 11am for 12pm start, Sunday 24 January, Prize giving to follow
Cost: $20 per team
Contact: EveNZ phone 03 443 2700 or events@summerdaze.co.nz for an entry form.
Prizes kindly donated by:
Winnie Bagoes – www.winnies.co.nz
Patagonia Chocolates – www.patagoniachocolates.co.nz
Hell Pizza – www.hell.co.nz
Lonestar Cafe and Restaurant – www.lonestar.co.nz
