AWS Legal Wanaka Teddy Bears’ Picnic, in association with Q92-MORE FM
An entertaining event for the young ones. A fun afternoon of games, story-telling, a bouncy castle, merry-go-round, dress ups, face painting and much more. Don’t forget your teddies.
Where: Wanaka Dinosaur Park
When: 12noon – 2pm Sunday 31 January
Cost: Free, bring your picnic or bring some money to buy food/drink
Contact: www.summerdaze.co.nz or 03 443 2700
Prizes kindly donated by:
Lakeland Adventures: www.lakelandadventures.co.nz
New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum: www.nzfpm.co.nz
Puzzling World: www.puzzlingworld.co.nz
Wanaka Transport & Toy Museum: www.wanakatransportandtoymuseum.com
Mini Merino: www.minimerino.co.nz
Challenge Wanaka
The world’s most scenic iron distance triathlon. Join the thousands of spectators who line the route and finish chute cheering on these inspirational athletes. The finish line is in the heart of the Lake Wanaka and there’s a fun finish line party 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: 7am race start Saturday 16 January
Cost: Free to watch
Contact: 03 443 2700
Website: www.challenge-wanaka.com
Be part of the action; cheer on the athletes or get involved as a volunteer.
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 Wanaka Half
Test your metal on 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. Open to teams and individuals.
Where: Lake Wanaka and surrounds
When: 8.15am race start Saturday 16 January
Cost: Free to watch
Contact: www.lakewanakahalf.co.nz for details or call 03 443 2700
Melodies on Mondays
Bring your sammies and enjoy the views and easy listening lunch time tunes on the Wanaka lake front.
Where: Wanaka Lakefront
When: 12pm-1pm Monday 11th and 18th January
Cost: Free
Contact: EveNZ 03 443 2700
Monday 11th: Craig Smith
Specialising in cruisy, easy listening,childrens and sometimes humorous acoustic music.
Monday 18th: Maggie Ruddenklau
A local singer playing acoustic country and folk tunes
More FM Wild About Water Pool Parties
Get ready to splash out at this year’s Summerdaze Festival with the ultimate summer pool parties in Queenstown and Wanaka! Join the party for an afternoon of fun with BBQ’s, great prizes, music from More FM, treasure hunts and more!
When: 12pm to 3pm, Friday 8 January 2010
Where: Alpine Aqualand and Wanaka Community Pool
Cost: $3
Contact: Karen Gemmell karen@lakesleisure.co.nz 03 450 9105
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
Puzzling World Junior Challenge Wanaka
Plenty of triathlon fun on offer at the Puzzling World Junior Challenge Wanaka for new and budding athletes aged between 6 and 15. Entries are open to teams and individuals. The three courses are based around Lake Wanaka and Pembroke Park, and include off road biking.
Where: Pembroke Park, Wanaka
When: Registration opens at 08.30am, Sunday 10 January
Cost: $15 for an individual, $35 for a team ($20 and $45 on the day)
Contact: Challenge Wanaka 03 443 2700
Website: Register online now at www.challenge-wanaka.com/junior.html
Radio Wanaka 5km Fun Run
Get active during the Challenge Wanaka Triathlon Festival with an easy 5km run along the lakefront and through spectacular Rippon Vineyard.
Where: Lake Wanaka, opposite the end of McDougall St
When: Registration 5.30pm, run starts at 6.30pm Monday 11 January.
Cost: $5 for non-Challenge Wanaka athletes
Contact: Challenge Wanaka, 03 443 2700
Swim the Course, Challenge Wanaka
Join international pro-athletes in their preparation for Challenge Wanaka. Swim the practice run with the athletes and complete the full two lap course (3.8km) or a one lap course on Lake Wanaka.
Where: Lake Wanaka, opposite the end of McDougall St
When: Wednesday 13th. Registration 6.00am, Swim starts at 7.00am
Cost: $5 for non athletes
Contact: Challenge Wanaka, 03 443 2700 for details and conditions of participation.
