Queenstown Events
Queenstown offers many evnts throughout the year, summer or winter Queenstown offers top events for locals and visitors alike.
July 2011
23 July - 30 July
Queenstown's Original Arts & Crafts Market:
The "Creative Queenstown Arts and Crafts Markets" are set in a vibrant colourful arena, where visual and performing arts meld together for the public and visitors to enjoy.
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October 2011
22 October - 7 April
Remarkables Market:
Remarkables Market offers local and regional delights and goodies for the home for everyone - seasonal food, artisans, collectables, performers and more.
Note: except 24th and 31st December 2011 - full details »
Note: except 24th and 31st December 2011 - full details »
December 2011
3 December - 31 March
Queenstown Farmers' Market:
For a great selection of fresh,seasonal and local produce; including fruit & vegetables,cheeses,breads,farm bacon,flowers,chutneys,free range eggs, honey,gourmet sausages,salmon,coffee and much more
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February 2012
9 February
More FM Summer Vineyard Tour 2012:
For five years, More FM has brought the best in local music to some of the country’s finest locations.
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11 February
Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert:
The Gibbston Valley Winery Summer Concert, featuring legendary international rock bands the Doobie Brothers and Little River Band, will be held at Gibbston Valley Station.
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March 2012
10 March
Motatapu Off Road Triathlon:
Rekindling the pioneer spirit of triathlon. Consists of a 2km Swim, 47km MTB, and 15km Mountain Run. This Half Iron Man Distance Triathlon is the latest addition to the Motatapu family.
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10 March
Motatapu Arrowtown.com Miners Trail Run:
15km Mountain Run/Walk. A spectacular loop through the private Glencoe Station with incredible backcountry views and a magnificent view of the Wakatipu basin.
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10 March
Motatapu Icebreaker Off Road Marathon:
Take on the challenge of this off road marathon. The
breathtaking scenery is sure to keep motivation high as you pass through tussock covered valley’s and mountain fed rivers. - full details »
breathtaking scenery is sure to keep motivation high as you pass through tussock covered valley’s and mountain fed rivers. - full details »
17 March
Gibbston Harvest Festival 2012:
A fun family day for all ages.
Master classes on wine tasting and food appreciation will be held throughout the day. Activities include food and wine, barrel rolling, bouncy castles, face painting. - full details »
Master classes on wine tasting and food appreciation will be held throughout the day. Activities include food and wine, barrel rolling, bouncy castles, face painting. - full details »
21 March - 6 April
Silver Fern Air Race:
“Once you have tasted flight you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward
for there you have been. And there you will always long to return” — Leonardo da Vinci - full details »
for there you have been. And there you will always long to return” — Leonardo da Vinci - full details »
31 March - 9 April
Queenstown Bike Festival:
Queenstown Bike Festival. It’s an exciting 10-day event for all ages and abilities.
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31 March
Outside Sports Super D:
A mountain bike Super D Enduro
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April 2012
6 April - 8 April
Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow:
Come and join us in celebrating 75 years of the Royal New Zealand Airforce. Ticket sales are excellent to date and we will soon announce the first of our aircraft coming to WOW.
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6 April - 9 April
Photography Workshop-Autumn Colours 1:
Photograph Autumn with Mike Langford and Jackie Ranken-(International award winning photographers and photo educators). Be inspired and learn new skills.
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6 April - 8 April
Corona DirtMasters Downhill:
A mountain bike downhill event
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7 April - 14 April
GODZone Adventure Race:
Queenstown will the host inaugural GODZone Adventure Race next Easter from 7-14 April 2012.
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7 April
New World Tour de Wakatipu:
Mountain bike ride on the trails and tracks of the Wakatipu basin
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20 April - 29 April
Arrowtown Autumn Festival 2012:
The Arrowtown Autumn Festival from Friday 20th to Sunday 29th April, provides a superb reason to get out and enjoy the slowing pace of autumn and the magnificent colours of the season.
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28 April
Routeburn Classic:
The Routeburn Classic is an adventure run over the world renowned Routeburn Track traversing through a NZ national park.
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June 2012
22 June - 1 July
American Express Queenstown Winter Festival 2012:
Mark your calendars now… the dates for the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest winter party are officially locked and loaded for next year!
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