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Glenorchy gallops: The annual Glenorchy Races are a hit with the crowds
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1 SUNDAY
EarthTonz New Year’s Eve Festival
Gibbston Valley Station, Dec 30-Jan 1
More than 30 hours’ live music over three days, featuring The Crystal Method, The Freestyles, Tommy Lee with DJ Aero, DJ Muggs and Kiwi bands
Cost: $149, $15 camping
2 MONDAY
Queenstown Primary School Holiday Programme
Queenstown Primary School, Mon-Fri, 8.30am-5.30pm
Club QPS offers a varied programme of activities for kids aged five-13
Cost: $30 per day ($25 if more than one child attending)
3 TUESDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
The Southern Muster Frontrunner Sky Run and Outside Sports Sky Ride
Snow Farm, Cardrona Valley, 10am
Five km, 10km and half marathon races, as well as 20km and 30km mountain bike challenge
Cost: $5-$35
4 WEDNESDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
5 THURSDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
Kite-making workshop
Queenstown Events Centre, 10am, 12.30pm, 3pm
Design a colourful kit under the guidance of a professional kite maker. Workshops are 90 minutes long
Cost: $5 (materials provided)
Entertainment on the Green
The Village Green, noon-2pm
Performances from local musicians and light entertainment
6 FRIDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
7 SATURDAY
Remarkables Market
The Red Barn, Remarkables Park, 8am-1pm
Offers local and regional delights, seasonal food, artisans, collectables, performers, music and more
Art & Craft Market
Earnslaw Park, 9am-4.30pm
Sculpture, jewellery, pottery, hand-knitted merino hats and clothing. Live music
Farmers’ Market
St Peter’s Church grounds, Camp/Church Sts, 9am-12.30pm
Fresh, seasonal and local produce from the region. Live music. BYO carry bag
Glenorchy Races
Glenorchy Rec Grounds, 11am-4pm
Anyone with a horse can enter but the competition is fierce and the races are not for the faint-hearted or inexperienced
Cost: $10
Pub Charity National Rugby 7s – Day 1
Queenstown Rec Ground, 11am
New Zealand’s best seven-a-side teams put on a display of explosive attacking rugby
Cost: $10 adults, under 15s free
8 SUNDAY
NZ National Series Downhill Round One – Day 1
The Remarkables face, 9am-3pm
The first in the summer series of national downhills will be held on a new course at the Remarkables from the four km mark down on to private farmland
Cost: varied
Pub Charity National Rugby 7s – Day 2
Queenstown Rec Ground, 10am
Cost: $10 adults, under 15s free
Race the Train
Fairlight Station, Fairlight, 10am
Five km and 12km trail run alongside the Kingston Flyer from Fairlight Railway Station to Kingston Railway Station
Cost: $10-$35
9 MONDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
Kids Holiday Art Programme
The Art School, 183 Glenda Drive, 10am-2.30pm
Fun-packed art programmes and tuition, which include 3D painting, dye painting, fabric art, ceramic painting and mask-making
Cost: $130 (all materials supplied)
NZ National Series Downhill Round One – Day 2 (see Jan 8)
10 TUESDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
Kids Holiday Art Programme (see Jan 9)
11 WEDNESDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
12 THURSDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
Entertainment on the Green
The Village Green, noon-2pm
13 FRIDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
Tea Dance Queenstown
Wakatipu Home, 20 Douglas Street, Frankton, 2-3pm
An afternoon of nostalgia and toe-tapping for the young at heart
Entertainment on the Green
The Village Green, 5-7pm
14 SATURDAY
Remarkables Market
The Red Barn, Remarkables Park, 8am-1pm
Art & Craft Market
Earnslaw Park, 9am-4.30pm
Farmers’ Market
St Peter’s Anglican Church grounds, 9am-12.30pm
Chinese Brush Painting Workshops
Arrowtown Hall, 9.30am, 11.45am, 2pm
Discover the art of Chinese brush painting to celebrate the Chinese New Year under guidance from professional painter Stan Chan
Cost: $5 (materials provided)
Lake Hayes A&P show
Lake Hayes Showgrounds, from 10am
A fun family day out with everything from baking to flower arranging, children’s pets, rural fashion, farm machinery and animal displays
Cost: free for school children, adults $10. Free car parking
Jack’s Point Triathlon
Jack’s Point, race briefings 12.45pm, start 1pm
The second race in the Outside Sports Ultimate Tri Series offering races for all ages and abilities with four different triathlons to choose from
Cost: $40 adults, $25 junior, $80 team
15 SUNDAY
Wakatipu One Day Horse Trial
Pony club grounds, corner Speargrass Flat and Hunter Roads, 8am-4pm
Top international competitors compete in this equestrian event and showcase dressage, show jumping and cross country. Great spectator value
Lake Hayes Estate Community BBQ
The playground reserve, 5pm
An early evening BBQ for families and the community
Cost: free (bring you own food to cook)
Queenstown Chess Classic
Millennium Hotel, January 15-23, Registration on Jan 14
New Zealand’s most prestigious international open tournament in its third year. Nine rounds, including the 119th New Zealand National Championship
Cost: free to watch (entry fees apply)
16 MONDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
The Youth Booth
The Youth Booth, Stanley St, Mon-Fri, Jan 16-27, 1-5pm
The local Queenstown youth centre offers great ideas, new activities and new adventures for youths aged 10-18. Paintballing, rock-climbing, swimming at the lake, cooking, camping and more, some free, some cheap
Cost: various
Queenstown Chess Classic (see Jan 15)
17 TUESDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
The Youth Booth (see Jan 16)
Queenstown Chess Classic (see Jan 15)
18 WEDNESDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
The Youth Booth (see Jan 16)
Queenstown Chess Classic (see Jan 15)
19 THURSDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
The Youth Booth (see Jan 16)
Entertainment on the Green
The Village Green, noon-2pm
Queenstown Chess Classic (see Jan 15)
20 FRIDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
The Youth Booth (see Jan 16)
Queenstown Chess Classic (see Jan 15)
21 SATURDAY
Remarkables Market
The Red Barn, Remarkables Park, 8am-1pm
Art & Craft Market
Earnslaw Park, 9am-4.30pm
Farmers’ Market
St Peter’s Anglican Church grounds, 9am-12.30pm
Summa SK8 SESH 2012
Skate Park, Queenstown Gardens, registration 10am
Skate competition for under 16s and open categories with prizes. Featuring DJs from Revolver
Cost: Under 16s $5, open $10
Glenorchy Golf Club annual open
Glenorchy Golf Club, Oban Street, registration 1pm, shotgun start 2pm
Cost: $30
Queenstown Chess Classic (see Jan 15)
22 SUNDAY
Queenstown Chess Classic (see Jan 15)
23 MONDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
The Youth Booth (see Jan 16)
Queenstown Chess Classic (see Jan 15)
24 TUESDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
The Youth Booth (see Jan 16)
25 WEDNESDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
The Youth Booth (see Jan 16)
26 THURSDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
The Youth Booth (see Jan 16)
Entertainment on the Green
The Village Green, noon-2pm
Queenstown Chess Classic (see Jan 15)
Central Otago Pinot Celebration
Across Queenstown, January 26-28, various times
Enjoy commentary from some of the world’s key influencers on Pinot Noir and share views with Central Otago’s top wine makers
Cost: Various
27 FRIDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
The Youth Booth (see Jan 16)
Greed, Glamour and Grudges – Tales of Gold
Queenstown Gardens, 6pm, 8pm
Remarkable Theatre presents a rollicking ride through the Wakatipu’s gold history. Bring a picnic
Cost: Gold coin donation
Queenstown Chess Classic (see Jan 15)
Central Otago Pinot Celebration (see Jan 26)
28 SATURDAY
Remarkables Market
The Red Barn, Remarkables Park, 8am-1pm
Art & Craft Market
Earnslaw Park, 9am-4.30pm
Farmers’ Market
St Peter’s Anglican Church grounds, 9am-12.30pm
Greed, Glamour and Grudges – Tales of Gold
Queenstown Gardens, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
Cost: Gold coin donation
Queenstown Chess Classic (see Jan 15)
Central Otago Pinot Celebration (see Jan 26)
29 SUNDAY
Remarkables Park Town Centre Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Red Barn, Remarkables Park, 11am-1pm
Fun for the little ones with singing, dancing, games, story-telling and more
Cost: free, bring a picnic
Fernhill Fun Day
Tanoa Aspen Hotel, noon onwards
A family afternoon with live music, sausage sizzle, giveaways, water slide and bouncy castle
Cavells Big Chill Out
Cavells Cafe and Bar, Arthurs Point, 2-6pm
Relax with friends over a beer and enjoy an afternoon of live music
Greed, Glamour and Grudges – Tales of Gold
Queenstown Gardens, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm
Cost: Gold coin donation
30 MONDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
31 TUESDAY
QPS Holiday Programme (see Jan 2)
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