Pub Charity Rugby Sevens

Come and watch New Zealand’s best rugby sevens talent over two days as they vie for the national title.

When: Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 January
Where: Queenstown Recreation Ground
Cost: $5 per person per day
Website: www.nz7.co.nz

Puzzling World Junior Challenge Wanaka

Plenty of triathlon fun on offer at the Puzzling World Junior Challenge Wanaka for new and budding athletes aged between 6 and 15. Entries are open to teams and individuals. The three courses are based around Lake Wanaka and Pembroke Park, and include off road biking.

Where: Pembroke Park, Wanaka
When: Registration opens at 08.30am, Sunday 10 January
Cost: $15 for an individual, $35 for a team ($20 and $45 on the day)
Contact: Challenge Wanaka 03 443 2700
Website: Register online now at www.challenge-wanaka.com/junior.html

Queenstown Holiday Programme

A fun programme with a variety of activities for children aged 5 to 12 years.

Where: Queenstown Primary School Basement
When: 8:30am to 5:30pm daily 4-29 January
Cost: Daily rate $30 per day, weekly rate $140 per week
Contact: Jane Scheib 03 442 7192 or 0274 383 645 Jscheib@actrix.co.nz

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

Wakatipu One Day Horse Trial

Top international competitors compete in this equestrian event and showcase dressage, show jumping and cross country.

Where: Corner Speargrass Flat and Hunter Road at the Pony club grounds.
When: Sunday 10 January from 8am
Contact: 03 441 4195
Website: www.wakatipuponyclub.co.nz

Wanaka Craft Market

A selection of handmade arts and crafts direct from the artists.

Where: Pembroke Park, Market Corner
When: Sunday 3, 10, 24 January from 10am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Susan Manson phone 03 443 7906, sundaymarkets@hotmail.com