Central Otago Pinot Celebration 2012

Take a Memorable Journey to Pinot Central. The breathtaking backdrop of Queenstown will once again play host to the Central Otago Pinot Noir Celebration in January 2012.  A not to be missed date on the international Pinot Noir calendar. Enjoy the commentary from some of the world’s key influencers on Pinot Noir, share views with Central Otago’s top wine makers and partake in fine cuisine whilst enjoying the scenery and sights of Central Otago.

When: 26–28 January
Where: Queenstown
Cost: please see www.pinotcelebration.co.nz
Contact: Richard Broadhead pinot.noir@paradise.net.nz 03 445 4650

Queenstown Primary School Holiday Programme

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

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

Cinema Paradiso Drive-in & Outdoor Movies

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

Greed, Glamour and Grudges – Tales of Gold

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.