We are now at Alert Level 2 (Auckland is at Alert Level Three) until Sunday 7 March. 

Our offices and facilities remain open during this time and we ask you observe physical distance guidance and good hygiene and coughing practices when visiting, and scan in using the QR codes and remember to turn on bluetooth in the COVID-19 tracer app. Some of our services have changed, find out more here.

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.

  • Queenstown Events Centre is the main hub for sport and recreation in Queenstown.

    Facilities include:

    • Alpine Aqualand (four pools and two hydroslides)

    • QLDC Swim School - Queenstown

    • Alpine Health & Fitness (gym and group fitness)

    • Rockatipu Climbing Wall

    • Indoor / outdoor court hire

    • Meeting room hire

    • Wallis Physiotherapy

    • Splash Café

    • 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 tuesday    		 8.00am-8.00pm
    Alpine Aqualand 6.00am-9.00pm 8.00am-8.00pm
    Hydroslides 4.00-6.30pm 10.30am-6.30pm
    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.nz

    Physical 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:

    • Three-pool aquatic facility - 25m, eight-lane lap pool, 20m learners' pool with separate toddlers' area, and adult hot pool

    • QLDC Swim School - Wānaka

    • Indoor / outdoor court hire

    • Meeting room hire

    • Change rooms & storage lockers.

     

    Opening hours

     

    Monday - Friday

    Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays
    Wānaka Recreation Centre (including pools) 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.nz

    Physical Address: 41 Sir Tim Wallis Drive (off Ballantyne Road), Wānaka
    Postal Address: Private Bag 50072, Queenstown 9348

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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 closed for the summer and will reopen in November 2021. Thanks to all members and customers for a great 2020-21 season!

    Normal 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.nz

    Physical Address: 4 Hertford Street, Arrowtown
    Postal Address: PO Box 2009, Wakatipu 9348

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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
    (diagonally opposite the BP fuel station).

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  • Position

    Contact Person

    Contact Details
    Sport & Recreation Manager Simon Battrick

    03 441 0476
    simon.battrick@qldc.govt.nz
    Sales & Service Manager Alex Martin

    03 450 0524
    alex.martin@qldc.govt.nz
    Aquatics Manager Dot Leggett

    03 443 0427
    dot.leggett@qldc.govt.nz
    Wānaka Area Recreation Manager Allan Wainwright

    03 443 0426

    allan.wainwright@qldc.govt.nz
    Venues Team Leader Deborah Husheer

    03 450 9111
    deborah.husheer@qldc.govt.nz
    Venues Booking Coordinator (Queenstown) Bailey Henderson

    03 450 9109
    bailey.henderson@qldc.govt.nz
    Venues Booking Coordinator (Wānaka) Christine Schafer

    03 443 4173
    Christine.Schafer@qldc.govt.nz
    Sports Booking Coordinator (Queenstown) Brittany Race 03 450 9110
    brittany.race@qldc.govt.nz
    Sports Booking Coordinator (Wānaka) Sarah Ellmer 03 443 9334
    sarah.ellmer@qldc.govt.nz
    Golf Team Leader Jamie McIsaac 03 442 3584
    jamie.mcisaac@qldc.govt.nz

    Swim School Team Leader

    		 Clair Muirhead 03 450 8214
    clair.muirhead@qldc.govt.nz
    Aquatic Programmes Coordinator (Queenstown) Cass Harvey 03 441 1782
    cassandra.harvey@qldc.govt.nz
    Recreation Programmes Coordinator (Queenstown) Alexa Peters 03 443 4791
    alexa.peters@qldc.govt.nz
    Recreation Programmes Coordinator (Wānaka) Penny Batchelor 03 441 1767
    penny.batchelor@qldc.govt.nz
    Communications & Marketing Advisor Sam White 03 450 0324
    sam.white@qldc.govt.nz
    Business Support Miri Houliston 021 074 0758
    miriam.houliston@qldc.govt.nz
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Closures and cancellations

Whenever possible, information about temporary closures and cancellations will be posted below.

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.

  • Arrowtown Memorial Pool

    Due to the operational impacts of an earlier pump malfunction, Arrowtown Memorial Pool unfortunately closed for the 2020-21 season on Friday 19 February. This is  two weeks before the scheduled closing date of Sunday 7 March.

    We're gutted! Thank you to all our Arrowtown members and customers for a great season which we hope you enjoyed.

    Arrowtown pool memberships will still be accepted at Alpine Aqualand (Queenstown Events Centre) and Wānaka Recreation Centre until 7 March.

    We're also working with pool user groups to accommodate their activities at Alpine Aqualand.

    We apologise for this unexpected closure and look forward to welcoming everyone back at Arrowtown's community pool later this year for the 2021-2022 season.

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