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
Lake Hayes A & P Show
Town meets Country! Lots of family entertainment. Horses, ponies, showjumping, sheep dogs, stud sheep, childrens pets, side shows, lawn mower race. Special guest this year is TV’s Te Radar.
When: Saturday 9th January 2010
Time: Start is 8.30am with Pony events, Family entertainment at 10am
Cost: $20 per family (2 adults/2 children)
Contact: lakecountyaandpsociety@hotmail.com
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
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
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
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
The Frontrunner Sky Run & Outside Sports Sky Ride
The Frontrunner Sky Run & Outside Sports Sky Ride will be held at the Snow Farm on Saturday 9th January. The race is held on the Snow Farm’s cross country trails. There will be a 5km, 10km and Half Marathon Run as well as a 21km and 30km Mountain Bike races for everyone to participate and have fun – also thousand’s of dollars worth of prizes to be won. What better way to start the New Year!!!
Where: Snow Farm, Cardrona Valley
When: 9th January, 10am
Contact: Adrian Bailey 021 991 899 or www.activeqt.co.nz
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
Wanaka Holiday Gala
Sponsored by the Upper Clutha Presbyterian Parish
An inexpensive day out for the whole family: games, food, barbecue, pavlova and raspberries, sweets and ice creams, home baking, garden produce, face painting, rides on Thomas the Tank Engine and vintage cars. Variety of stalls, silent auctions.
When: 11am to 3pm Saturday 9 January
Cost: Free entry to Wanaka Show Grounds, Corner of Aspiring Rd and McDougal St
Contact: Carol Orbell 03 443 7914 or larchwood@xtra.co.nz
