New Year’s Eve Wanaka
Join friends and family to welcome in the New Year with live music and a dazzling firework display. Enjoy the beats from Retrosonic and The Cartel
Where: Ardmore Street waterfront, Wanaka CBD
When: 8.30pm – 1.00 am Thursday 31 December
Cost: Free
Road Closures and Liquor bans:
Road Closures: Ardmore Street from Dungarvon Street to the Lakeside Road/Ardmore Street intersection. Helwick Street from Ardmore Street to Dunmore Street.
Period of Closure: 5.00 pm Thursday 31st December 2009 to 2.00 am Friday 1st January 2010.
Extended Liquor Ban: From 6am on Sunday 27th of December 2009 to 6am Wednesday 6th January 2010 there will be a liquor ban enforced within the areas specified by the QLDC – see www.qldc.govt.nz for further information
SUMMA SK8 SESH 2010 in association with The Edge
SK8 COMP categories: Under 16yrs registration $5, open registration $10.
Featuring Dj k lab and Dj Pops with special guest MC Beau.
Where: Queenstown Botanical Gardens/ Skate -Park
When: SK8 COMP rego @ 10am. Saturday 23 January
Cost: Donations welcome
Contact: Summit Youth Workers 03 442 8115
This is a smoke and alcohol free event. Listen out to Q92More for weather details on the day.
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
Tea Dance Queenstown
Come along to the Wakatipu Rest Home for an afternoon of light music and refreshments and be transported back in time! An afternoon of nostalgia and toe tapping for the young at heart. A light afternoon tea will be served, everyone is welcome!
Where: Wakatipu Home, 20 Douglas Street, Frankton
When: 2pm to 3pm Tuesday 19 January
Cost: Free
Contact: events@summerdaze.co.nz
Tea Dance Wanaka
Come along to the Elmslie House Residential Home to enjoy an afternoon of light music, get the toes tapping or sing along. A light afternoon tea will be served, everyone is welcome!
Where: Elmslie House Residential Home, 81 Stone St, Wanaka
When: 2pm to 3pm Thursday 21 January
Cost: Free
Contact: events@summerdaze.co.nz
Tunes On Tuesday
Come along to Earnslaw Park during your lunch break or during your holiday and enjoy our talented local musicians. You can nibble on your lunch, sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of Queenstown.
Where: Earnslaw Park, Queenstown
When: Tuesday 5 & 12 January, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Jan Maxwell 03 441 0469
Wanaka Craft Market
A selection of handmade arts and crafts direct from the artists.
Where: Pembroke Park, Market Corner
When: Sunday 3, 10, 24 January from 10am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Susan Manson phone 03 443 7906, sundaymarkets@hotmail.com
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
Wanaka’s The little day out in association with The Edge
Come on down for Wanaka’s very own little day! Skate and BMX competitions on the skate park, DJ’s all day, bouncy castles, food stalls, face painting, Ball games, competitions and much, much, much more!
When: from 12:30pm through till 5pm Saturday 23rd January
Where: Pembroke Park
Cost: Free
Contact: Kahu.youth@xtra.co.nz 443 5880 or 0275 709268
