Action-packed events calendar in Queenstown this summer
Queenstown, New Zealand (30 November 2011) – Queenstown is heating up for an action-packed summer with new international concerts, New Year’s Eve celebrations, food and wine festivals, street parties, free community events, and sporting matches.

And with the sun rising at 5am and setting as late as 10pm in the four-season lake and alpine resort during summer there’s plenty of time to make the most of the warm sunshine and long twilights.
The nearby historic gold mining village of Arrowtown will celebrate the start of summer on 2 December by closing off its picturesque main street for the inaugural Arrowtown Long Lunch.  Along with live music and entertainment, a row of tables featuring the differently themed cuisine of local cafes and restaurants will span the length of the street for diners to enjoy festive summer dining at its best.
In late December the region moves into holiday mode with visitors joining in the festive fun.

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15 July 2011 — Flurry of excitement as snowfalls blanket Queenstown.

Mother Nature has responded to a call for snow and blanketed New Zealand’s Southern Lakes region over the past week, leaving its six ski fields in superb shape for the winter season.

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