Winter events
Winter Games NZ
13 Aug 2011 - 28 Aug 2011
The largest winter sports event outside of the Winter Olympics, Winter Games NZ is a unique winter sports competition. It provides the world's elite winter sports athletes with the ultimate testing ground where they can experiment and explore performance limits against world class competition. Every four years, the Games will act as a direct lead-up to the Winter Olympics providing athletes with an invaluable training opportunity. The 16-day long games will take place at Coronet Peak, Cardrona Alpine Resort, Snow Park NZ, Snow Farm, Mt Hutt, Naseby and Dunedin and will feature disciplines of alpine skiing, free skiing, x-country skiing, snowboarding, curling, ice skating and adaptive snow sports.
Whitianga Scallop Festival
17 Aug 2011
Pure indulgence!
A celebration of Coromandel seafood and cuisine.
Tickets are on sale now for the festival marquee which will be located on the Marina Reserve between 10am and 5pm.
Over 60 food and wine stalls, cooking demonstrations, loads of competitions and great entertainment! On Friday and Saturday nights Whitianga's restaurants and cafés will be cooking up a storm and hosting some great entertainment too.
Pick up your campervan in Auckland and head for the Coromandel!
American Express Queenstown Winterfestival
24 Jun 2011 - 03 Jul 2011
Every year since 1975, Queenstown has thrown a party for a very special friend - winter - and 2011 will be no different.
The Southern Hemisphere's biggest winter party promises yet another stellar line up on on-mountain action, downtown magic, outrageous, fun and glamorous events from street parties, parades and fireworks to live concerts, comedy and theatre.
There will an incredible programme with loads of fantastic events lined up over 10 days including all the old favourites and some new special festival twists.
So start planning for the 2011 American Express Queenstown Winter Festival and make sure you book your campervan to get you there!
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