The Michael Hill NZ Open
A co-sanctioned tournament between the USPGA Nationwide Tour, and the Australasian PGA Tour, which means a truely international field of some of the planet’s best golfers. Hosted by Michael Hill, at his private golf course, the event is also a family day out exploring the golf course, watching great golfing action, and experiencing the many retail, food and beverage outlets, and displays in Mainstreet, the heart of the tournament
Where: The Hills Golf Course, Queenstown
When: 28-31 January
Cost: Adult prices $33 per day, Concession $28 per day, Children under 15 Free, with an accompanying adult.
Website: www.nzopengolf.co.nz
Triathlon New Zealand Contact Tri Series
Multiple sprint triathlons racing on an exciting street circuit through Wanaka’s CBD. Entries are open to everyone, for the beginners the Contact 3:9:3; for the more experienced triathlete the sprint distance. Cheer on the athletes from the side line and watch the fast paced action.
When: 2pm start Friday 15 January
Where: Lake Wanaka CBD
Contact: Triathlon New Zealand
Website: www.triathlon.org.nz
Wakatipu One Day Horse Trial
Top international competitors compete in this equestrian event and showcase dressage, show jumping and cross country.
Where: Corner Speargrass Flat and Hunter Road at the Pony club grounds.
When: Sunday 10 January from 8am
Contact: 03 441 4195
Website: www.wakatipuponyclub.co.nz
Wanaka Ridge Ride
The trail bike ride on Glen Dene Station Lake Hawea is a classic one-day motorbike ride. The Ridge Ride is in its fourth season and provides trail riders with some of the most scenic high country trails. Riders have the choice of riding out onto a number of different loops, which are developed each year.
When: Saturday 30 January
Cost: $45 to enter
Contact: Richard & Sarah Burdon on 03 443 1554
Website: www.glendeneadventures.co.nz
Wanaka Rodeo
Enjoy the best in rodeo action, good food and a great atmosphere. Great family day out.
Where: Club Grounds – Golf Course Road, Wanaka
When: Saturday 2 January
Contact: www.wanakarodeo.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
Wynyard Jam
Freestyle Jumps jam – Join in or come in watch the big airs and tricks
When: Saturday 16 January
Where: Wynyard Freestyle Terrain Park, Fernhill
Cost: Gold coin donation
Contact: Lance Brown bikers@qmtbc.co.nz www.qmtbc.co.nz
