Glenorchy Races
Glenorchy Race Day is a real southern kiwi experience and one of the premier events on Glenorchy’s social calendar.
Races include: Walk Trot Gallop; Trotting Cup; Relay Race; Stockmans Race; Saddling Race; Double Banking; Ladies Gallop; Open Gallop; Locals Gallop; Quarter Mile Sprint.
Although anyone with a horse can registers (only rule is that you wear a helmet), this is not riding for the faint hearted or inexperience.
There is plenty to eat with the Glenorchy School BBQ and the Golf Club beer tent
When: Saturday 2 January, 11am
Where: Glenorchy Recreational Grounds
Cost: $10
Contact: Pete 027 442 9950
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
Cavells Big Chill Out
Over looking the Shotover River in Arthurs Point, come and visit Cavells Cafe and Bar. Sit back and relax with a beer or wine and chill out to the sounds of live music.
When: 4pm to 10pm Saturday 30th January 2010
Cost: Free entry. Bring money for food & Beverages
Contact: Cavells@queenstownrafting.co.nz or 03 442 8692
Summerdaze Challenge
For an afternoon of sporting fun you can’t beat the Summerdaze Challenge.
Teams will go head to head on the inflatable obstacle course, battle it out on the dual lane bungy fun run and heave their way to victory in a good old fashioned tug-o-war. Grab your colleagues, friends and family and form a team of six for some sporting action and fun. Bring a picnic lunch, plenty of energy and your best sporting tactics. It’s all on!
Where: The Rec Ground, Queenstown
When: Register 11am for 12pm start, Sunday 24 January, Prize giving to follow
Cost: $20 per team
Contact: EveNZ phone 03 443 2700 or events@summerdaze.co.nz for an entry form.
Prizes kindly donated by:
Winnie Bagoes – www.winnies.co.nz
Patagonia Chocolates – www.patagoniachocolates.co.nz
Hell Pizza – www.hell.co.nz
Lonestar Cafe and Restaurant – www.lonestar.co.nz
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
Queenstown Farmers Market
The Queenstown Farmers Market allows regional growers and primary producers of Otago and Southland the opportunity to promote and sell their produce on a regular basis directly to the community and visitors to the region. Local produce includes fruit & vegetables, honey, free range eggs, breads, farm bacon, cheeses, loose leaf teas, chutneys, coffee, cakes and much more as well as live music.
The Queenstown Farmers Market offers a variety of affordable, seasonal and fresh produce from local producers of Otago and Southland. BYO carry bag & cash
When: Saturdays 9am -12.30pm
Where: Anglican Church Grounds, corner of Church and Camp St
Contact: Sharlene Inch, 021 025 67250
Email: qtfarmersmarket@ihug.co.nz
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
New Year’s Eve Queenstown
Join us to celebrate the New Year with live music and a fantastic fireworks display. A great line-up of bands including the Oxo Cubans and the Medicine Men in Queenstown as well as a DJ stage.
Where: Earnslaw Park and Marine Parade, Queenstown CBD
When: 8.30 pm – 1.00 am Thursday 31 December,
Cost: Free
NB Connectabus will be providing New Year’s Eve transportation following the Celebrations. Buses will be depart from O’Connell’s Pavilion check www.connectabus.com for timetable details.
Connectabus services from Frankton – Queenstown – Fernhill will run to 11.15pm every 30 minutes.
Kelvin Heights pick-ups will be 9.00pm – 10.oopm starting at Oregon Drive to Queenstown.
Arrowtown – Queenstown departures are 9pm and 10pm.
After midnight departures from downtown Queenstown will be every 15 minutes covering Fernhill, Frankton, Kelvin Heights, Lake Hayes Estate and Arrowtown. These services will stop at approx 4.30am.
Road Closures and Liquor Bans:
Roads to be Closed: Rees Street from Shotover Street to Marine Parade. Marine Parade from Rees Street to Church Street. Beach Street from Camp Street to Shotover Street. All of Cow Lane
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
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
