This is an annual regatta for junior dinghy sailors through to trailer yachts with sailors coming from the Wanaka and surrounding regions. For more information, refer to the club website.
Where: Wanaka Yacht Club
When: 25, 26, 27 January Roy’s Bay Regatta. 27 January Mou Wahou and Ruby Island Endurance race
Cost: tbc
Contact: wanakayacht@gmail.com or www.sportsground.co.nz/wanakayachtclub
All the beauty of the legendary Challenge Wanaka course but at half the distance. The course follows the same spectacular route as Challenge Wanaka with a 1.9km swim, 90km cycle and 21.1km run. For teams and individuals.
Where: Lake Wanaka and surrounds
When: 7.35am race start Saturday 19 January
Cost: Free to watch
Contact: www.lakewanakahalf.co.nz
For new and budding triathletes aged between 6 and 15, take on the Puzzling World Junior Challenge Wanaka. Different courses tailored for each age group, based around the lake and Pembroke Park. Heaps of fun for individuals and teams
Where: Pembroke Park, Wanaka
When: Registration from 8.30am Sunday 13 January, racing starts at 10.00am
Cost: $20 for an individual ($25 on day), $40 for a team ($48 on day)
Contact: Challenge Wanaka, enter on-line at www.challenge-wanaka.com/junior.html
It is New Zealand’s largest triathlon festival, featuring events for all ages and abilities. Watch over 1,500 top professional and amateur athletes from all over the globe compete on the world’s most scenic iron distance course (226km). Join the finish line party in downtown Lake Wanaka with music and fireworks. Be a part of the action; cheer on the athletes or get involved as a volunteer.
Where: Lake Wanaka and surrounds
When: 6:30am race start Saturday 19 January
Cost: Free to watch
Contact: www.challenge-wanaka.com
Awaken yourself into 2013 with an invigorating limber, stretch and strengthen with Stella’s free lakefront classes (sponsored generously by Paper Plus). An inspiring location to contact your inner yogi and/or lengthen out those tight muscles after Challenge Wanaka.
Where: Ardmore St, opposite corner of Dungarvon St.
When: 7.15 – 8.15am, 21, 23, 25 January
Cost: Free (sponsored by Paper Plus)
Contact: www.evesart.co.nz or Stella 021 0655 259
SK8 COMP under 16s and open categories with wicked prizes!
Where: Queenstown Skate Park, Botanical Gardens
When: Saturday 19 January
Registrations: U16yrs $5, Open $10
Contact: The Youth Booth, 03 442 8115, theyouthbooth@gmail.com
This is a smoke and alcohol free event.
The second race in the Outside Sports Ultimate Tri Series offering races for all ages and abilities with four different triathlons to choose from.
Where: Jacks Point, Queenstown
When: 12 January
Contact: Adrian Bailey 021 991 899, www.activeqt.co.nz
12km and 5km Trail Run alongside the Kingston Flyer from Fairlight Railway Station to Kingston Railway Station.
When: 6 January
Where: Fairlight Railway Station
Contact: Adrian Bailey 021 991 899, www.activeqt.co.nz
Come and see the skill of New Zealand’s best seven aside players. Get behind your favorite team; show your support for your provincial team and see why Queenstown is New Zealand’s favorite sporting venue.
Where: Queenstown Recreation Ground
When: 12 & 13 January
Cost: $10 per person – paid at the gate (no eftpos at gate)
Contact: www.nz7.co.nz
Big Easy Mountain Bike and Mountain Marathon starts at the Snow Farm (1500m above sea level) rides over Mt Pisa (1900m) through Lake McKay Station finishing at the Albert Town Tavern (300m).
Where: Snow Farm – Albert Town Tavern
When: Saturday 26 January
Cost: $50 – $85
Contact: 027 445 1091 – Ed, www.highlandevents.co.nz
Competitors on horses and ponies will be jumping heights from 50cm to 120cm. Great spectator value. Coffee and food available.
Where: Lake Hayes Show Grounds
When: from 9am Sunday 13 January
Cost: Spectator donation
Contact: Lesley Barr docles@xtra.co.nz
Experience the excitement of cycling and running around downtown Wanaka after a dip in the Lake, as you are cheered on by the holiday crowds. For the kids a new event the 1:2:1; for beginners the 3:9:3; for the more experienced triathlete the Trophy Sprint and the Cup Sprint for the super-star elites. Participate in your event then cheer on local boy Tony Dodds as he looks to claim his first ever elite title in Wanaka.
Where: Lake Wanaka CBD
When: 2.30pm start Friday 18 January
Contact: Triathlon New Zealand, www.triseries.co.nz
Dress up and get active during the Challenge Wanaka Triathlon Festival with an easy 5km run along the lakefront and through the spectacular Rippon Vineyard raising funds for a local charity. Prizes for best fancy dress.
Where: Lake Wanaka foreshore, opposite the show grounds
When: Registration 5:30pm, run starts at 6:30pm Monday 14 January.
Cost: $10
Contact: www.challenge-wanaka.com
Enjoy the best in rodeo action, good food and a great atmosphere. Great family day out.
When: 11am Wednesday 2 January
Where: Wanaka Rodeo Club Grounds, SH6 (Lake Hawea – Albert Town Road) on the Hawea side of the Albert Town Bridge
Contact: www.wanakarodeo.co.nz
The Highlanders meet the Blues in their last pre-season game before the competition kicks-off a week later on 22 February. All the stars will be there including Jamie Mackintosh, Hosea Gear, Andrew Hore, Ben Smith, Ma’a Nonu, Tamati Ellison and Aaron Smith, so come along and support our boys as we start another exciting season.
Where: Queenstown Recreation Ground
When: 5.30pm Friday 15 February (gates open from 4.30pm)
Cost: Adults $20, Kids Free (at primary or secondary school) – first 1000 kids get a free Highlanders flag!
Contact: www.thehighlanders.co.nz
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