Arts & Culture
Arrowtown Autumn Festival Committee
Arrowtown Autumn Festival
Arrowtown Horticultural Society
A small group of garden enthusiasts who run an annual Flower Show in Arrowtown. Very school/community based. Please make contact! We have a great group of people who need your help to make the magic happen...
Department of Conservation - Wakatipu
Mission and visionThe Department of Conservation's challenge is to manage natural and historic heritage assets for the greatest benefit and enjoyment of all New Zealanders, by conserving, advocating and promoting natural and historic heritage so that its values are passed on undiminished to future generations.The Department’s mission is:To conserve New Zealand’s natural and historic he...
Department of Conservation - Wanaka
Mission and visionThe Department of Conservation's challenge is to manage natural and historic heritage assets for the greatest benefit and enjoyment of all New Zealanders, by conserving, advocating and promoting natural and historic heritage so that its values are passed on undiminished to future generations.The Department’s mission is:To conserve New Zealand’s natural and historic he...
Destination Queenstown
Freephone: 0800 478 336 (NZ only)
Gibbston Community Association
Virtually written off in the 1970’s, the tiny rural community of Gibbston revitalised itself by developing wine tourism alongside the existing adventure tourism (A J Hackett Bungy, white-water rafting and river surfing) and within the context of their history. In 1997, a small group of vineyard owners petitioned Council to include special provisions in the District Plan that acknowledged Gib...
Lakes District Museum
Open 8.30am - 5pm daily except Christmas Day. Researcher/archivist and education officer available. Contact Bridgette McDonald (Administration Manager).
Mainly Music Wanaka
Held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church Hall, Tenby Street, Wanaka Tuesdays 9.30am - 11.00am You can also contact: Kathy Dedo PH: 03 443 5364
Pembroke Folk Club
Promoting folk and traditional music in the Wanaka and Cardrona region.Organise and run the annual Cardrona Folk Festival at Labour weekend.
Queenstown Art Society
The Queenstown Art Society was formed in the early 1960s in response to a few amateur artists wanting to hold an Exhibition. The Society has held an exhibition nearly every year since then.The Society has a permanent 'home' in the old Wakatipu secondary school science laboratories. One end of the block houses the Studios and the other end workshop space and the Cloakroom Gallery. Our aim, as a ver...
Queenstown Community Choir
A social choir, singing a variety of music. Practices Tues 6.30pm Qtown Performing Arts Centre, Ballarat St. New members welcome. No auditions.
Shotover Country Music Club
The club meets the 3rd Sunday of each month in the Arrowtown Hall at 8pm.
Showbiz Queenstown
Showbiz Queenstown is a non-profit incorporated society. Since 1975 we have played a major role in the cultural life of our community, and a proud history of delivering exciting, nostalgic, traditional and classical shows to our audiences. Our mission is to assist and encourage members of our community to extend their artistic abilities and provide quality entertainment to the Wakatipu community....
The Painters Group
The Painters Group meets on the second Monday each month 10am to 3pm in the Wanaka Arts Centre. There is a series of activities through the year .
The Sociable Club
The Sociable Club provides opportunity for the over 30's to meet and socialise at fun events and activities. Join now to meet a network of like-minded people.
Upper Clutha A&P Society Inc.
One of the most picturesque A & P Shows in the South Island, The Upper Clutha A & P show was first held in Cromwell in 1895. Now set on the beautiful shores of Lake Wanaka, it is arguably one of the most stunning settings in the country for an A & P Show. The Upper Clutha A & P Show is a unique agricultural and pastoral event with spectacular Southern Alps in the background. It is...
Upper Clutha Historical Records Society
The society collects and preserves historical records of the Upper Clutha area. The records are housed at the Wanaka Library. An appointment is needed to research records. Secretary Steve Moss, ph 03 4436797
Upper Clutha Woodcraft Guild
Meet: 2nd Thursday at 7:30pm in the Woodwork Room, Mt Aspiring College, Plantation Rd, Wanaka.
Wakatipu Floral Art Club
A club for those who are interested in flower arranging. Meet on the 4th Monday of each month at the St John' Hall in Frankton at 7:30pm.
Wakatipu Potters Group
A not-for-profit community pottery club. Meets 8 months of the year for club night, Wednesdays 6pm – 8pm (excluding July, Aug, Dec, and Jan). Club nights are open to the general public and free, except for gold coin donation if clay is used. All levels of experience welcomed. After 3 visits to club night, can apply to join club permanently and have 24/7, year-round access to studio for annua...
Wanaka Embroidery Guild
Very friendly group that meet regularly at the Arts Centre to stitch a variety of techniques. No experience necessary. Visitors to the area welcome. We meet on the 1st Thursday 7-9pm, 2nd Thursday 1.30-3.30pm, 4th & 5thThursday 10.30am-3.30pm.
Willowridge Wanakafest
Wanakafest 2011 is on Labour Weekend and will be better than ever! During the 4 days of Wanakafest, Lake Wanaka comes alive with a fashion show, food and wine fest, music, entertainment, moviefest, downhill mt. bike race, parade, and so much more. Last year the wine and food fest was a huge success and this year’s event will be bigger and have the same festive atmosphere. All events will be ...
ZKLUV Language and Cultural Club
We are a HUB for all language and cultural activities in Queenstown. If you are interested in language exchanges, meeting new people, learning a new language and culture, travelling, trying new things, and much more, contact us.