A boil water is in place for businesses and properties across Queenstown following a number of confirmed local cases of illness caused by the protozoa, cryptosporidium. This affects all properties serviced by the Council’s Queenstown supply including Frankton, Quail Rise and Tucker Beach Rd, Kelvin Heights and Hanley’s Farm. Read more here.

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. 

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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Paetara Aspiring Central

Paetara

Our new sport & recreation facility in Wānaka

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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

Ngā papa tākaro

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

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Climb

Pikika

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

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Sports Leagues & Programmes

Whakataetae Hākinakina

Get your mates together for a host of social sports leagues throughout the year

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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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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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Kids' Recreation

Kā mahi a te rēhia mō kā tamariki

Great ideas to keep the kids active all year round (including school holidays!)

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Learn to Swim

Ako ki te kauhoe

All the information you need about our swim school!

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Swim

Kaukau

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

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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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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.

Recreation Camping

Camping

Taupuni

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

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Recreation Hiking

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

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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