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
The Albert Town Tavern ‘BIG EASY’ MTB ride
From the Snow Farm on Mt Pisa, a great undulating ride along the top of the mountain before a long down hill to the Cardrona river and finishing at Albert Town. 40km & 60km options.
When: 10am January 23rd
Cost: Adult $75, Junior $50, Family $150 (includes meal and goodies…)
Contact: terry@highlandevents.co.nz 021 284 6844
Website: www.highlandevents.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
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 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
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
