Remarkables Market offers local and regional delights for everyone – seasonal food, artisans, collectables, performers and more. Shop, eat and relax while listening to music in this unique mountain setting at Remarkables Park.
When: 8am – 1pm, every Saturday except 24 and 31 December
Where: The Red Barn at Remarkables Park. Follow the signs from the Remarkables Part Town Centre
Contact: 021 1090 748, market@remarkablespark.com, www.remarkablespark.co.nz
Fresh local foods from fab local foodies! Every Thursday is Market Day in Wanaka. Stop by the lakefront and enjoy the most beautiful farmers market in the world. Organic produce, free-range eggs, Merino lamb, breads, pastries, award-winning sausages, fruits, flowers, sauces, seedlings, sweets, treats and homestyle goodies.
When: Thursdays from 4:30pm
Where: Pembroke Park at the corner of Ardmore and Dungarvon Streets.
Cost: Free
Contact: wanakafarmersmarket@gmail.com, www.wanakafarmersmarket.org.nz
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
Glenorchy Race Day is a real southern kiwi experience and one of the premier events on Glenorchy’s social calendar. Races include: Plenty of races to enjoy, although anyone with a horse can register (only rule is that you must wear a helmet), this is not riding for the faint hearted or inexperienced. There is plenty to eat with the Glenorchy School BBQ and the beer tent.
When: 11am, Saturday 7 January
Where: Glenorchy Recreational Grounds
Cost: $10
Contact: Pete 027 442 9950 or 03 442 9950
Come on down for Wanaka’s very own little day out – A day full of fun and entertainment for young people and their families; brought to you by Kahu Youth.
There will be skate and BMX competitions on the skate park, DJs all day, awesome activities, bouncy castles, giant air bag, food stalls, face painting, ball games, competitions, spot prizes and much, much more. 
When: 12:30pm - 5pm Sunday 29 January
Where: Pembroke Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 04 443 5880 or 0275 709268, Kahu.youth@xtra.co.nz
Overlooking the Shotover River in Arthurs Point, come and visit Cavells Café and Bar.Sit back and relax with a beer or wine and chill out to the sounds of live music. Bring your family down for an afternoon in the sun while you eat, drink play and chill out to some relaxing Sunday tunes.
Where: Cavells Cafe & Bar, Arthurs Point, by Shotover Jet
When: 2pm to 6pm Sunday 29th January
Cost: Free entry, free live music. Bring money for food & Beverages
Contact: www.cavells.co.nz or 03 442 8692
An event for all the family. Stalls of homemade produce, cakes, preserves, pavlova & raspberries, barbecues, pies, sandwiches, sweets & treats, silent auctions & white elephant stalls. Sideshows, face painting, bouncy castle, rides, multiple activities and live entertainment.
When: 11:00am to 2pm Saturday 7 January
Where: Wanaka Show Grounds, Corner of Aspiring Rd and McDougal St
Cost: Free entry
Contact: Tracey Mayhew 03 443 7887, u.c.pres.church@xtra.co.nz
A foodie’s delight; this authentic farmers market offers a variety of the fresh, seasonal and local produce from the region. Come and savour the flavour of this community market held in the picturesque church grounds of St Peters. Live Music. BYO carry bag and cash.
When: Saturdays 9am -12.30pm
Where: St Peter’s Anglican Church Grounds, cnr Church & Camp St
Contact: Sharlene Inch, 021 025 67250, qtfarmersmarket@ihug.co.nz
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.
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.
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