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Summerdaze

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Summerdaze is a collection of events happening district-wide over the summer months.  It’s all about encouraging residents and visitors to enjoy the outdoors, celebrate their neighbourhood and spend time with each other.  

There are a couple of events left for the 2026 Summerdaze!

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Picnic in the Park

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Picnic in the Park BBQs

Community fun accross the Upper Clutha and Queenstown!

2026 Picnic in the Park events will look a little different. We are doing some typical Picnic In The Park events, however we are focusing on partnering with other community events happening in the months ahead and trying to add value by bringing games, pop-up libraries and some great fun!

It's all about connecting with community and supporting local events.

Event Schedule for our 2026 Picnic in the Park events are below: 

  • Wednesday 4 March - Makarora Primary School, Makarora from 2.30pm to 4.00pm

  • Sunday 8 March - DOMAIN DAZE!

The Domain Daze event will be held by the Hāwea Community Association on Sunday 8 March from 1.00pm to 4.00pm.

Here are the fun things on offer:

  • The QLDC Games Trailer
  • A slip 'n' slide
  • Sausage Sizzle with the Wānaka Upper Clutha Community Board
  • Face paiting!
  • Tour the Hāwea Food Forest

It's a free event, so join we'll see you at the Domain Daze!

Bring the kids after school for an afternoon of games, face painting, and good food, all while connecting with the community.