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MTB on Snow Championships
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Fri, 25 Sept·Coronet Peak Ski Area

MTB on Snow Championships

As winter blankets the slopes of Coronet Peak in a pristine layer of snow, a new kind of excitement fills the crisp mountain air. On the 26 September 2026, daredevils and thrill-seekers alike gather f

Queenstown Marathon
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Sun, 1 Nov·Queenstown Marathon

Queenstown Marathon

Take on the World's Most Beautiful Marathon this November. Run one of the most scenic marathon courses in the world through stunning Queenstown landscapes.

Kathryn Wilson Stilettos in the Vines
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Sat, 21 Nov·Ayrburn

Kathryn Wilson Stilettos in the Vines

Fashion, entertainment and fundraising with Kathryn Wilson at Ayrburn vineyard.

TBC

Motatapu
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Sat, 6 Mar·Wilcox Green, Arrowtown

Motatapu

The Motatapu is a bucket list trail running and mountain bike event with the following awesome events offering challenging yet achievable courses:

Various

September 2026

12
Sat

Snow Machine Official After Party

Instagram — @rhinosskishack

Snow Machine official after party at Rhino's Ski Shack. Join us for an epic weekend of tunes and good vibes.

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Sat, 12 Sept
12
Sat

Burton Stash Gathering

The Remarkables Ski Area

Come enjoy a chill session on a custom park setup in the Southern Hemisphere's only Burton Stash park. There will be giveaways and lots of good times! Free to enter.

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Sat, 12 Sept
16
Wed

Quotemonster Debate - Queenstown

Sudima Queenstown Five MileTBC

High-energy debate event for advisers to challenge thinking and network.

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17
Thu

Boozy Bingo with DJ Mitch EP

World Bar

Boozy Bingo night with prizes, drinks and chaos. DJ Mitch EP takes over from 9pm to keep the party going.

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Thu, 17 Sept
17
Thu

The Bass Machine – After Party

Instagram — @rhinosskishack

Tech house, bass house, garage and drum & bass at Rhino's second Snow Machine after party. Free entry, 10pm–4am.

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Thu, 17 Sept
17
Thu

New Zealand Junior Freeride Tour

The Remarkables Ski Area

The best tiny shredders in NZ throw down at the New Zealand Junior Freeride competition at the Remarkables.

skiwinternzski
Thu, 17 Sept
19
Sat

Seán Tinker Live at Wānaka Brew Bar

Wānaka Brew BarFree

Seán Tinker will be performing live at Wānaka Brew Bar on Saturday, 19 September from 6pm.

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23
Wed

Extraordinary Travel Experiences: By Boat, Rail & Land

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Join xtravel and special guests from Viking, Journey Beyond Rail and Wendy Wu Tours for an inspiring morning exploring extraordinary ways to travel by boat, rail and land.

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25
Fri

MTB on Snow Championships

Coronet Peak Ski Area

As winter blankets the slopes of Coronet Peak in a pristine layer of snow, a new kind of excitement fills the crisp mountain air. On the 26 September 2026, daredevils and thrill-seekers alike gather f

skiwinternzski
Fri, 25 Sept
25
Fri

ANC Slopestyle Cup

The Remarkables Ski Area

The Remarkables ANC Cup Slopestyle is part of the Snow Sports New Zealand Freestyle Series - a combination of events across New Zealand's best terrain parks aimed at finding the best freestyle skiers

skiwinternzski
Fri, 25 Sept
30
Wed

Pink Ribbon Breakfast

Odd SaintTBC

A community breakfast event supporting breast cancer awareness and fundraising in Queenstown.

communityfundraisingbreakfast
Wed, 30 Sept

October 2026

3
Sat

Closing Day

Coronet Peak Ski Area

Join us as we say goodbye to our 2026 season!

skiwinternzski
Sat, 3 Oct
4
Sun

Extra Lives - The Interactive Video Game Concert

Instagram — @teatamirawhakatipu

World's first Audience RPG concert experience. Choose-your-own-adventure immersive theatrical adventure inspired by legendary console games of the 80s, 90s and 00s.

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10
Sat

Closing Day

The Remarkables Ski Area

It’s time to send off the 2026 season in style - super sporty style, that is. Throw on your wildest kit and join us for one last lap, featuring the legendary pond skim and all the epic vibes.

skiwinternzski
Sat, 10 Oct
16
Fri

Louis Baker Headline Tour – Trouble Album

The Sherwood

Critically acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Louis Baker celebrates his second studio album 'Trouble' with a headline performance at Sherwood.

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31
Sat

New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon

Queenstown Marathon

Experience a stunning running marathon through Queenstown's iconic lakefront paths and dramatic mountain backdrops, presented by ASICS.

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Sat, 31 Oct
31
Sat

NZ Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon

Queenstown Marathon

Run through breathtaking New Zealand landscapes with lakeside views and unforgettable scenery. A marathon event presented by ASICS.

venue:queenstownmarathon
Sat, 31 Oct
31
Sat

New Zealand Sotheby's International Realty Queenstown Marathon

Queenstown Marathon

Run the world's most beautiful marathon with breathtaking mountain views and lakeside scenery. Presented by ASICS.

venue:queenstownmarathon
Sat, 31 Oct

November 2026

1
Sun

Queenstown Marathon

Queenstown Marathon

Take on the World's Most Beautiful Marathon this November. Run one of the most scenic marathon courses in the world through stunning Queenstown landscapes.

venue:queenstownmarathon
Sun, 1 Nov
13
Fri

The Lord of the Rings Marathon Experience

Queenstown

Marathon through Middle-earth filming locations.

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Fri, 13 Nov
21
Sat

Kathryn Wilson Stilettos in the Vines

AyrburnTBC

Fashion, entertainment and fundraising with Kathryn Wilson at Ayrburn vineyard.

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March 2027

6
Sat

Motatapu

Wilcox Green, ArrowtownVarious

The Motatapu is a bucket list trail running and mountain bike event with the following awesome events offering challenging yet achievable courses:

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