Events & Activities: Lake Wanaka showcases many spectacular events every year. There’s always something happening. Yacht Club Regatta’s, Warbird Airshows, Rock Festivals, Agricultural and Pastoral Shows, Rodeo’s, Car Rally’s,
memorable Snow Festivals, and the new "Festival of Colour" Week to name a few.
( Full information on each month select on links listed below.)
School Holiday Dates & NZ Public Holidays
Wanaka Rodeo - Jan 2nd
One of the best Rodeo events in the South Island.
1.00pm Golf Course Road.
Website: www.wanakarodeo.co.nz
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New Year Yacht Regatta
Jan 22nd -24th
Website: www.yachtingnz.org.nz/Wanaka_Yacht_Powerboat_Club
Phone: 021 765 076 Ross
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Challenge Wanaka
January 16th 2010
Orca Challenge Wanaka will be a long-distance triathlon with an ‘adventure edge’. You won’t just be making the journey to compete in a triathlon – you will be coming to experience the Central Otago region at it’s best – whether it’s the training and competing in a major international triathlon or some of the other attractions that are on offer at the height of summer, Orca Challenge Wanaka is an event you won’t want to miss!
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Rippon Rock Festival -
February 2010 - Waitangi Weekend. 5th & 6th
A Biennual event
Open-air rock festival at Rippon Vineyard.
Internet: www.ripponfestival.co.
Upper Clutha Agriculture & Pastoral Show
March - the 2nd weekend of the month.
Second largest agricultural show in the South Island
Contact: 64 3 443 9559
Email: laura@wanakashow.co.nz
Web: www.wanakashow.co.nz
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Motutapu Icebreaker - 2nd Weekend March
The Motatapu 52km from Wanaka to Arrowtown.
Phone: 03 441 1013
Email:anna@iconicadventures.co.nz
Web: www.iconicadventures.co.nz
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Warbirds over Wanaka 6-8 April 2012
Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow 2010 will be the 12th in a long line of successful events to be held at the Wanaka Airport. Every one of them has been an experience of a lifetime and 2008 will be no exception.
Easter: 5-9 Apr 2012:
Contact: 64 3 376 6045
Email: gavin@warbirdsoverwanaka.co.nz
Website: www.warbirdsoverwanaka.com
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Wanaka Festival of Colour
28 April - 3rd May 2009 next one 2011
This will be a biennual arts festival of international appeal and will run over several days.
The Southern Lakes Festival of Colour is a biennial celebration
of the arts set against the spectacular backdrop of New Zealand’s Lake Wanaka in autumn.
With inspiring performances of theatre, dance, music and cuisine from local, national and international acts, the Festival also showcases the work of some of New Zealand’s pre-eminent writers, artists and photographers.
www.festivalofcolour.co.nz
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Wanaka Autumn Arts Festival
An annual art school catering for 200 people.
Contact: Robyn Van Reenen
Phone: 64 3 443 1810
Web: www.cleangreen.co.nz
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National Snowboard and Skiing Competitions
Throughout the winter from July to October.
For more info contact:Cardrona Ski Resort - www.cardrona.com
Treble Cone- www.treblecone.co.nz
Snowfarm - www.snowfarmnz.com
Snowpark - www.snowparknz.com
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Merino Muster
Cross country ski race
The race is usually held in August, but is always timed to complement the Kangaroo Hoppet, one of the World Loppet races.
Competitors have an opportunity to complete two International citizen races and include New Zealand on their air ticket at little extra cost.
www.snowfarmnz.com
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Wanakafest
September 2010 - 5 days of fun filled activities
A family flavoured event.
Contact: 64 3 443 1593
Email: wanakafest@lakewanaka.co.nz
Website: www.wanakafest.co.nz
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Perfect Woman Competetion
Labour Weekend- 4th Weekend in October
A fun competition to find the “Perfect Woman”.
Includes events such as darning, fencing, stacking hay, backing a trailer, clearing a pool table, opening a bottle of beer with no opener and many more.
www.perfectwomencompetition.co.nz
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"Festival of Colour" April - 12-17th 2011
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