Holiday alert: Please note that kerbside collections between 25-27 December and 1-3 January will be pushed out a day (even recyclers need a holiday). For more on Rubbish & Recycling in our district, see our dedicated webpage.

Council offices will close at midday Wednesday 24 December 2025 and reopen 8.00am Monday 5 January 2026. For urgent issues, call us on 03 441 0499 (Queenstown) or 03 443 0024 (Wānaka). For non-urgent issues, please us the Snap Send Solve App. We hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Kayak rolling

The 2025 Kayak rolling season starts in May!

Bring your own kayak to either Queenstown Events Centre or Wānaka Rec Centre every Friday night between 6.30-8.00pm to practice rolling technique in dedicated pool space:

  • Runs over winter until 11 November* Free with pool entry

  • Ages 16+

  • Max eight kayaks (groups welcome to share)

  • Bookings not required - just turn up. Please make sure a spotter is with you or your group!