From 25 June to 4 July, thousands of locals and visitors will take to Queenstown’s streets and ski slopes to welcome in the start of winter with mountain races, street parties, fireworks, live concerts, comedy, theatre, and loads of family fun, as part of the 2010 American Express Queenstown Winter Festival.
Also look out for the Queenstown Adventure Film Festival, the Glenorchy Winter Ball, Gay Ski Week New Zealand and Coronet Peak’s Mountain Mardi Gras.
Just some of the Winter Events highlights include