Watch the spectacular display of dozens of kites swooping and swimming in the air, all sizes, shapes and formations from the world-renowned Peter Lynn Team. Bring your own kite and join in the fun.
When:from midday Saturday 7 January
Where: Pembroke Park, Wanaka (wind permitting!)
Cost: Free
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
Get down to the Queenstown Recreation ground to catch New Zealands best seven a side rugby players vie for the national title. Get in behind your favorite team, show your support and see why Queenstown is New Zealand’s favorite sporting venue.
When: Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th January
Where: Queenstown Recreation Ground
Cost: $10 per person
Contact: www.nz7.co.nz Clark Frew 0274 331 447
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.
Glenorchy Race Day is a real southern kiwi experience and one of the premier events on Glenorchy’s social calendar. Races include: Plenty of races to enjoy, although anyone with a horse can register (only rule is that you must wear a helmet), this is not riding for the faint hearted or inexperienced. There is plenty to eat with the Glenorchy School BBQ and the beer tent.
When: 11am, Saturday 7 January
Where: Glenorchy Recreational Grounds
Cost: $10
Contact: Pete 027 442 9950 or 03 442 9950
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
An event for all the family. Stalls of homemade produce, cakes, preserves, pavlova & raspberries, barbecues, pies, sandwiches, sweets & treats, silent auctions & white elephant stalls. Sideshows, face painting, bouncy castle, rides, multiple activities and live entertainment.
When: 11:00am to 2pm Saturday 7 January
Where: Wanaka Show Grounds, Corner of Aspiring Rd and McDougal St
Cost: Free entry
Contact: Tracey Mayhew 03 443 7887, u.c.pres.church@xtra.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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