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!

Wānaka School Holiday Programme

QLDC Sport and Recreation's Wānaka-based holiday programme is filled with fun for kids aged 5-12 years. There's sport, games, trips out and a swim everyday to keep kids busy and active. 


Summer Holiday Programme 2025/26

Summer School Holiday Programme bookings will open 3 December at 7.30pm 2025, stay tuned for the full programme

  • Weekdays from 8.30am-3.30pm

  • Prices from $55/day.

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    • All payments must be made in advance; no refunds are available.

    • Bookings are only confirmed on receipt of payment

    • The staff-child ratio will be no less than 1:10 and 1:8 on away days.

    • Please name all clothing. Lost property will be held for three months after the holiday programme finishes, before being take to Waste Busters.

    • Please do not bring valuables to the holiday programme, including new toys, iPods, PSPs jewelry or money.

    • All sessions start and finish at Wānaka Recreation Centre

    • All sessions run from 8.30am to 3.30pm

    • Drop offs from 8.00am by prior arrangement only

    • Late fees will be charged if you pick up your child/children after 3.30pm

     

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