Summerdaze Summer Festival, Queenstown, Wanaka, New Zealand » Family

Lake Hayes A&P Show

nicole — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:10:58 +0000

The Lakes Hayes show is a fun day out for the family. From baking to flower arranging, from children’s pets to rural fashion – there is something for everyone at the Lake Hayes Show. If you are a visitor to the region, come and experience interactive farm machinery and animal displays.

When: Saturday 14 January, gates open at 9am, entertainment starts 10am.
Where: Lake Hayes Showgrounds
Cost: Adults $10, School children free, free carparking
Contact: www.lakehayesshow.com

Wanaka Teddy Bears’ Picnic in association with Q92-MORE FM

nicole — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:44:31 +0000

An entertaining event for the young ones with games, story-telling, a bouncy castle, face painting, singing and much more. Don’t forget your teddies and sun hats.

Where: Wanaka Dinosaur Park
When: 11am – 1pm Saturday 28 January
Cost: Free, bring your picnic or bring some money to buy food/drink
Contact: events@summerdaze.co.nz or 03 443 2700

Many thanks to the following local businesses for providing prizes.

Clip n Climb
Puzzling World
Lake Wanaka Cruises
Skyline
Cheeky Monkeys

A family afternoon with the Fernhill/Sunshine Bay Community Association

nicole — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:32:16 +0000

An action packed day with live music, sausage sizzle, giveaways, lolly scramble, bouncy castle, water slide and kids’ games. Something for everyone, bring a blanket, laze around and enjoy yourselves! St John, Fire and Police service on property and will do display if time permits.

When: 12pm onwards, Sunday 29 January
Where: Tanoa Aspen Hotel
Cost: Free
Contact: Fiona 441 0097 or Fiona@tanoahotels.co.nz or www.facebook.com.fernhill-sunshine-community

Remarkables Park Town Centre Teddy Bears’ Picnic in association with Q92-MORE FM

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:27:41 +0000

A fun few hours for the littlies: singing, dancing, games, a bouncy castle, story-telling and face-painting and much more. Don’t forget your teddies, there will be plenty of prizes and fun for the whole family.

Where: Remarkables Red Barn, Hawthorne Drive follow the road from the Remarkables Park Town Centre
When: 11am – 1pm Sunday 29 January
Cost: Free, bring your picnic or bring some money to buy food/drink
Contact: events@summerdaze.co.nz or 03 443 2700

Many thanks to the following businesses for providing prizes: Pumpkin Patch, Skyline, McDonalds, Patagonia, Kiwi Bird Park, Winnies and Lakes Leisure.

Thank you to all the children who entered the Teddy Bears’ Picnic Colouring-in-Competition.

Congratulations to the winner Ava Greening and to the runners up Eva Hofmans, Emily Johnston and Abigail.

Cinema Paradiso Drive-in & Outdoor Movies

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:02:12 +0000

Wanaka’s legendary movie theatre moves outdoors presenting free outdoor and drive-in movies for the whole family to enjoy. Bring a blanket, bean bag or couch and enjoy an evening under the stars or tune into your car radio and enjoy the ol’ favourites.

Choose you sit outside on a bean bag or enjoy the comfort of the car.

Where: Wanaka Showgrounds, access from McDougall Street
When: on dark 9.30pm (ish) 7, 14, 27 and 28 January
Cost: Gold Coin Donation. Drinks & snacks available to purchase.
Contact: events@summerdaze.co.nz or 03 443 2700

Screenings are weather permitting.

PROGRAMME:
Friday 27th - The Goonies
Saturday 28th – ET

New Year’s Eve Celebration – Wanaka

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:18:27 +0000

Join friends and family to celebrate the New Year with live music and a stunning firework display. Enjoy the sounds from locals The Station Agents and upbeat group Mercury Crowe from Wellington.

Where: Ardmore Street waterfront, Wanaka CBD
When: 8.30pm – 1.00 am Saturday 31 December
Cost: Free
Contact: events@summerdaze.co.nz or 03 443 2700

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: 5.30 pm Saturday 31st December 2011 to 2.00 am Sunday 1st January 2012.
Extended Liquor Ban: From 06.00am on Monday 26th of December 2011 to 06.00am Thursday 5th January 2012 there will be a liquor ban enforced within the areas specified by the QLDC, including the following:

(i)The whole of the Lake Wanaka foreshore area from Sunrise Bay/ Edgewater to Penrith Park; and

(ii) The area from the foreshore to an outer boundary formed by and including the following streets and road reserves: Meadowstone Drive, Stone St, Golf Course Road, Macpherson St, State Highway 84, Ardmore St.

Licensed Premises
Closing times on New Year’s Eve will remain as usual unless the District Licensing Agency has granted the premises a Special License. Also note that to comply with the Sales of Liquor Act patrons must not leave licensed premises with glass receptacles and drinks.

Off License Sales
Licensees within the liquor ban area need to notify their customers that any liquor purchased from them must be immediately taken out of the liquor ban area without being opened.

New Year’s Eve Celebration – Queenstown

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:09:45 +0000

Join us to welcome in the New Year with live music and a dazzling fireworks display. A great line-up of bands and groups including The Master Blasters, and superb covers band The Crystal Set to get Queenstown in the party mood. DJ Asbro, Hand Solo, Dan Move and guests will be spinning the tunes at the Memorial Gate stage.

Where: Earnslaw Park and Marine Parade, Queenstown CBD
When: 7.30 pm – 1.00 am Saturday 31 December
Cost: Free
Contact: events@summerdaze.co.nz or 03 442 2700

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: 5.00pm Saturday 31st December 2011 to 2.00am Sunday 1st January 2012
Extended Liquor Ban: From 06.00am on Monday 26th of December 2011 to 06.00am Thursday 5th January 2012 there will be a liquor ban enforced within the areas specified by the QLDC, including the following:

(i)The whole of the Lake Wakatipu foreshore area from the One Mile Roundabout to Park Street and including the Queenstown Gardens; and

(ii) The area from the foreshore to an outer boundary formed by and including the following street and road reserves: Lake Esplanade, Lake Street, Man Street, Memorial Street, Stanley Street, Coronation Drive, Park Street to the Lake Wakatipu foreshore area directly adjacent to the Queenstown Gardens

Licensed Premises
Closing times on New Year’s Eve will remain as usual unless the District Licensing Agency has granted the premises a Special License. Also note that to comply with the Sales of Liquor Act patrons must not leave licensed premises with glass receptacles and drinks.

Off License Sales
Licensees within the liquor ban area need to notify their customers that any liquor purchased from them must be immediately taken out of the liquor ban area without being opened.

The BIG EASY

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:04:35 +0000

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). Lil’ Easy family option also available.

Where: Pisa range
When: Saturday 28th January
Cost: $85 Adult/$50 Junior or $90 full family (2 adults + kids)
Contact: 027 445 1091 – Ed, www.highlandevents.co.nz

Wakatipu One Day Horse Trial

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:54:31 +0000

Top international competitors compete in this equestrian event and showcase dressage, show jumping and cross country. Great spectator value, coffee and food available.

Where: Corner Speargrass Flat and Hunter Road at the Pony club grounds.
When: 8am to 4pm 15 Janaury
Contact: 03 442 1923
Website: www.sportsground.co.nz/wakatipupc

Radio Wanaka 5km Charity Fun Run/Walk

admin — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:17:31 +0000

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 with proceeds going to the Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust. Prizes for best fancy dress.

Where: Lake Wanaka foreshore, opposite the show grounds
When: Registration 5:30pm, run starts at 6:30pm Monday 16 January.
Cost: $10 for non-Challenge Wanaka athletes
Contact: www.challenge-wanaka.com