Glenorchy bin collection delay: Red rubbish and blue glass recycling collections scheduled for Friday 9 January (from Moke Lake Road onwards) will now occur on Saturday 10 January. Please leave bins out. We apologise for the inconvenience. 

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Recreation

Kā mahi a te rēhia

QLDC manages and maintains a wide range of facilities around the district that provide opportunities to get active and make the most of what this special place has to offer. Whether you're a gym bunny, a swimmer or a splasher, a team player or solo runner, a weekend tramper or a keen boaty there's something for you in the Queenstown Lakes District. 

Queenstown Events Centre

Te Pūāhuru

Find out what's available at Queenstown Events Centre!

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Wānaka Recreation Centre

Te Whare ā-Rēhia o Wānaka

Find out what's on at Wānaka Recreation Centre!

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Paetara Aspiring Central

Paetara

Find out what's on at our newest facility Paetara Aspiring Central!

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Venue Hire

Organising an event? Book one of our venues!

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Sport, Recreation & Wellbeing

Save money on your visits to the pool, gym and group fitness studio by becoming a member. Adult, kids, seniors, beneficiaries and family memberships available whether you're around for a while or just a few weeks.

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Learn to Swim

Ako ki te kauhoe

All the information you need about our swim school!

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Golf

Hahaupōro

Frankton Golf Centre is your place for a casual nine-holes, or driving and short-game practice

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Sport & Rec Venues & Contacts

Kā whakapā mō te kahikahi, hinoka rēhia

Find out where we are, how to contact us and which facilities are open when

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Courts and fields

Kā papa tākaro

Indoor and outdoor facilities with a range of different playing surfaces for all types of activities

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Swim

Kaukau

All about lapping, splashing, sliding and learning to swim at our aquatic facilities

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Gym & Group Fitness

Kā whare me kā rōpu whakapakari tinana

Get fit and stay healthy at our gyms and group fitness classes

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Climb

Pikika

Climb indoors 'Rockatipu'-style - more than 40 routes for experts and novices

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Join Our Team

Kā Umaka

Find out more about what it's like to work for QLDC Sport & Rec, and our current vacancies

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Splash Café

Wharekai

Dive into Splash Café next time to drop by Queenstown Events Centre

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Physiotherapy

Haumanu korikori

Find out more about the physios based at Queenstown Events Centre and Wānaka Rec Centre

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School Holiday Programmes

Queenstown Events Centre and Wānaka Recreation Centre both run school holiday programmes

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Explore Queenstown Lakes

Whether it's a path, patch of grass for camping, a lake or long trail up a mountain, our environment is one to be explored, enjoyed, and protected.

Camping

Taupuni

Responsible Camping is all about caring for our spectacular environment as much as we do.

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Parks & Walkways

Kā Waenga me kā Ara

Take a walk in paradise. We've got plenty of trails for you to discover.

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Lakes & Boating

Roto me te Whakaeke Poti

Popular spots on our lakes and rivers for boating, swimming and other water sports.

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Mountain Biking

Paihikara ā-mauka

Our district has many mountain biking options available, catering to all levels of riding.

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Horse Riding

Eke hōiho

Our district has a variety of trails available to use for horse riding. Learn what trails are available and what you should expect before riding.

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