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Sport & Rec Venues and Contacts
Kā whakapā mō te kahikahi, hinoka 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.
You'll find all the information about these venues including opening hours below.
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Queenstown Events Centre is the main hub for sport and recreation in Queenstown.
Facilities include:
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Alpine Aqualand (four pools and two hydroslides)
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Alpine Health & Fitness (gym and group fitness)
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Indoor / outdoor court hire
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Meeting room hire
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Change rooms & storage lockers.
Opening hours
Queenstown Events Centre Monday - Friday Weekends & Public Holidays Alpine Health & Fitness 6.00am-9.00pm
* Gym open late (11:00pm) every tuesday8.00am-8.00pm Alpine Aqualand 6.00am-7.30pm 8.00am-6.00pm Rockatipu Climbing (belay licence holders only) click here for details click here for details Rockatipu Climbing
(instructor on-site)click here for details click here for details For up to the minute news on closures or cancellations follow QLDC Sport & Recreation on Facebook. If you are making a special trip it is always worth giving reception a call on (03) 450 9005 before you set out.
Contact information
Phone: 03 450 9005
qec@qldc.govt.nzPhysical Address: Joe O'Connell Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
Postal Address: Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348
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Wānaka Recreation Centre is the main hub for sport and recreation in the Upper Clutha, located in the bustling Three Parks area just a quick five-minute drive from the town centre.
Facilities include:
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Three-pool aquatic facility - 25m, eight-lane lap pool, 20m learners' pool with separate toddlers' area, and adult hot pool
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QLDC Swim School - Wānaka
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Indoor / outdoor court hire
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Meeting room hire
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Change rooms & storage lockers.
Opening hours
Monday - Friday
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays
Wānaka Recreation Centre (Pools have updated opening hours for term 3 2022) 6.00am-9.00pm 8.00am-8.00pm
For up to the minute news on closures or cancellations follow QLDC Sport & Recreation on Facebook. If you are making a special trip it is always worth giving reception a call on (03) 443 9334 before you set out.
Contact information
Phone: 03 443 9334
wrc@qldc.govt.nzPhysical Address: 41 Sir Tim Wallis Drive (off Ballantyne Road), Wānaka
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Located just a few hundred metres from the heart of Arrowtown, the pool's LPG boiler means we can now operate with a target water temperature of 27 degrees.
Every summer we look forward to providing a range of events, inflatables, pool toys and pool parties for the community.
Opening hours
Arrowtown Memorial Pool is now open for the summer and will close March 2022.
Seasonal opening hours are Monday-Sunday: 11.00am-6.00pm
*Early closing at 5.00pm on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Contact information
Phone: 03 442 0145
arrowtownpool@qldc.govt.nzPhysical Address: 4 Hertford Street, Arrowtown
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Set against the stunning backdrop of the Remarkables mountain range, our gentle 9-hole golf course is perfect for novices and experienced players alike. Conveniently located adjacent to Queenstown Events Centre and Queenstown International Airport, Frankton Golf Centre provides residents and visitors with an opportunity to play and learn golf at an affordable and well-maintained facility.
Opening hours
Frankton Golf Centre is open seven days a week; from 9.00am-7.00pm during summer (6.00pm in winter).
Contact information
Phone: 03 442 3584
Email: golf@qldc.govt.nz
Address: Corner of Kawarau Road and State Highway 6, Frankton
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Contact Person
Contact Details
Sport & Recreation Manager Simon Battrick 03 441 0476
simon.battrick@qldc.govt.nzSales & Service Manager Alex Martin 03 450 0524
alex.martin@qldc.govt.nzAquatics Manager TBC TBC
Wānaka Area Recreation Manager Allan Wainwright 03 443 0426
Venues Team Leader Deborah Husheer 03 450 9111
deborah.husheer@qldc.govt.nzVenues Booking Coordinator (Queenstown) Bailey Henderson 03 450 9109
bailey.henderson@qldc.govt.nzVenues Booking Coordinator (Wānaka) Christine Schafer 03 443 4173
Christine.Schafer@qldc.govt.nzSports Booking Coordinator (Queenstown) Brittany Race 03 450 9110
brittany.race@qldc.govt.nzSports Booking Coordinator (Wānaka) Sarah Ellmer 03 443 0125
sarah.ellmer@qldc.govt.nzGolf Team Leader Jamie McIsaac 03 442 3584
jamie.mcisaac@qldc.govt.nzSwim School Team Leader
Clair Muirhead 03 450 8214
clair.muirhead@qldc.govt.nzAquatic Programmes Coordinator (Queenstown) 03 450 9005
aquatic.programmes@qldc.govt.nzRecreation Programmes Coordinator (Queenstown) Alexa Peters 03 443 4791
alexa.peters@qldc.govt.nzRecreation Programmes Coordinator (Wānaka) Penny Batchelor 03 441 1767
penny.batchelor@qldc.govt.nzCommunications & Marketing Advisor Daniel O'Keeffe 03 450 2385
Daniel.OKeeffe@qldc.govt.nzBusiness Support Merle Strudthoff 03 450 0521
Merle.Strudthoff@qldc.govt.nz
Closures and cancellations
Whenever possible, information about temporary closures and cancellations will be posted below (except for changes to our group fitness timetable which you'll find here).
For up-to-the-minute news on short-term closures or cancellations, such as the dreaded 'Code Browns' which can close the pools for a few hours, follow QLDC Sport & Recreation on Facebook.
If you are making a special trip it is always worth giving your chosen venue a call before you set out.