Cinema Paradiso Outdoor Movies

Wanaka’s legendary movie theatre moves outdoors to present free outdoor movies for the whole family to enjoy. Bring your late night snacks and a rug (or couch) and enjoy an evening under the stars courtesy of Cinema Paradiso.

Where: Pembroke Park
When: on dark 09.50pm (ish) 2, 3, 8, 9, 22, 23 January
Cost: Free
Screenings are weather permitting.

PROGRAMME:

Sat 2nd: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope

Sun 3rd: Top Gun

Fri 8th: Madagascar – cancelled due to weather

Sat 9th: Whale Rider – cancelled due to weather

Fri 22nd: Whale Rider

Sat 23rd: Ice Age

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

Queenstown Art and Craft Market

Locally handmade arts and crafts at their best; glasswear, pottery, jewellery and much more. Set in a vibrant colourful arena, where visual and performing arts meld together for the public and visitors to enjoy.

When: 9am-4.30pm Saturdays
Where: Earnslaw Park, Queenstown
Cost: Free
Contact: www.marketplace.net.nz

Queenstown Farmers Market

farmers-market-150 The Queenstown Farmers Market allows regional growers and primary producers of Otago and Southland the opportunity to promote and sell their produce on a regular basis directly to the community and visitors to the region. Local produce includes fruit & vegetables, honey, free range eggs, breads, farm bacon, cheeses, loose leaf teas, chutneys, coffee, cakes and much more as well as live music.

The Queenstown Farmers Market offers a variety of affordable, seasonal and fresh produce from local producers of Otago and Southland. BYO carry bag & cash

When: Saturdays 9am -12.30pm
Where: Anglican Church Grounds, corner of Church and Camp St
Contact: Sharlene Inch, 021 025 67250
Email: qtfarmersmarket@ihug.co.nz

Summer Sessions

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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

Wanaka Farmers & Gardeners Market

Where: Wanaka’s Pembroke Park (corner of Ardmore & Dungarvon)
When: Every Saturday from 9am-1pm
Website: www.wanakafarmersmarket.org.nz
Email: info@wanakafarmersmarket.org.nz