The second race in the Outside Sports Ultimate Tri Series offering races for all ages and abilities with four different triathlons to choose from.
Where: Jacks Point, Queenstown
When: 14 January
Contact: Adrian Bailey 021 991 899, adrian@activeqt.co.nz , www.activeqt.co.nz
Discover the art of Chinese Brush painting in celebration of the Chinese New Year under guidance from professional brush painter Stan Chan. The workshops are 90mins long and numbers are limited, booking essential. Suitable for adults and children aged 8+ or accompanied with an adult if younger.
Where: Arrowtown Town Hall
When: Saturday 14th January, 9.30am/11.45pm/2pm
Cost: $5 (materials provided)
Contact: events@summerdaze.co.nz or 03 443 2700
Remarkables Market offers local and regional delights for everyone – seasonal food, artisans, collectables, performers and more. Shop, eat and relax while listening to music in this unique mountain setting at Remarkables Park.
When: 8am – 1pm, every Saturday except 24 and 31 December
Where: The Red Barn at Remarkables Park. Follow the signs from the Remarkables Part Town Centre
Contact: 021 1090 748, market@remarkablespark.com, www.remarkablespark.co.nz
The Lakes Hayes show is a fun day out for the family. From baking to flower arranging, from children’s pets to rural fashion – there is something for everyone at the Lake Hayes Show. If you are a visitor to the region, come and experience interactive farm machinery and animal displays.
When: Saturday 14 January, gates open at 9am, entertainment starts 10am.
Where: Lake Hayes Showgrounds
Cost: Adults $10, School children free, free carparking
Contact: www.lakehayesshow.com
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.
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
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
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