Summer 101 - Alcohol Restrictions
Planning a picnic or a few drinks down at the lake or river this summer? Make sure you know where alcohol restrictions apply.
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Christmas and New Year Alcohol-Free Areas
The Alcohol-Free Areas in Public Places Bylaw supports a family-friendly environment by reducing the potential for alcohol related offensive behaviour in our district.
Alcohol-free restrictions apply from 6.00am on 25 December through to 6.00am on 6 January the following year in Queenstown and Wānaka.
Alcohol-free areas are also in place from 6.00pm on 26 December to 6.00am on 6 January the following year in locations throughout Arrowtown, Frankton and Lake Hāwea.
Check before you go – all the affected locations can be found on the maps below.
Look after each other, drink responsibly, and have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Look after each other
If you're out and about enjoying a few drinks this festive season, please look out for your mates, drink responsibly and always drive sober.