2008 Christchurch Antarctic Festival
26 Sep 2008 - 03 Oct 2008 - Christchurch - Canterbury
The Christchurch 2008 Antarctic Festival will celebrate the Kiwi connection to Antarctica with a series of movies, exhibitions and talks. Vivid imagery of the last great wilderness, tales of courage, of pride for the pioneers of the continent and showcasing the research on the ice are to be the highlights of the 2008 Christchurch Antarctic Festival.
Celebrating Christchurch's century-old connection to the wild continent, the Antarctic Festival seeks to pack in as much fun events and Antarctica-associated features from September 26 to October 3. The Antarctic Centre and Christchurch International Airport will be the hub of the Family Day on the September 27 week-end.
Hagglund pulling competitions, playing with huskies, sled rides and inspection of equipment used on the continent, including aircraft used as transport to and on Antarctica will feature at the Family Day. The aircraft and hangar tours are made possible with the partnership of Air New Zealand and its engineering section and the Royal New Zealand Air Force, as well as the US Air Force which is expected to showcase its C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlifter. Ice sculptures, treasure trails and ice sports demonstrations are added attractions.
Marlborough Sounds Festival - Water & Wilderness
26 Sep 2008 - 27 Oct 2008 - Marlborough
Come alive this Spring at the inaugural Water and Wilderness Festival, Marlborough Sounds. A festival designed to showcase this fantastic region, its produce, its nature and its inherent adventure. Discover wines, seafood, art, music and activities in the magical Marlborough Sounds.
Over five weekends, each with a unique focus there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Weekend 1, Water and Wilderness September 26-28, opening weekend is a party with music, wild foods, gourmet foods and wines from Marlborough's top producers.
Weekend 2, Sounds Adventure Challenge, 3-5 October, multi-adventure challenge of biking, seakayaking, walking and running on the world-class trails of the Marlborough Sounds.
Weekend 3, Sounds Seafood School, 10-12 October, with the assistance of a celebrity chef learn to cook alfresco.
Weekend 4, Creative Sounds, 17-19 October, inspirational weekend with abstract painter JS Parker.
Weekend 5, Spring in the Sounds, surrounding the annual Keneperu fishing competition over the labour weekend national holiday, festivities complete the event with Nairobi Jazz Trio, chef Leungo Lippe and Allan Scott Wines, it's a party with class.
Hunter's Garden Marlborough
05 Nov 2008 - 10 Nov 2008 - Marlborough
Hunter's Garden Marlborough is New Zealand's premier garden event and is sponsored by Hunter's Wines Ltd. This five day festival showcases the finest gardens in the district. Guided tours take you through private gardens along waterways that make up the Sounds and through secluded town and country gardens from ridge top to valley.
World renowned and local experts on gardening are invited to speak at seminars on everything form growing your own vegetables to planning your garden.
Socialise at our Garden Party in glorious surroundings and indulge your passion at our annual art auction. Shop till you drop at the Garden Fête and eat at some of our fine cafés and restaurants. Above all come and enjoy the warmth and generosity of the people who live in this glorious corner of the world.
Royal New Zealand Show
12 Nov 2008 - 14 Nov 2008 - Christchurch - Canterbury
When Country Comes to Town..three days of indoor and outdoor exhibits, feature marquees and pavilions showcasing the very best of New Zealand... Over 117,000 visitors in just three days, indoor and outdoor exhibits, feature marquees and pavilions, showcasing the very best of New Zealand farming and rural life, top entertainment and attractions. Bringing the country to town. Held at Canterbury Agricultural Park, Wigram Road, Christchurch.
TSB Bank Festival of Lights
14 Dec 2008 - 08 Feb 2009 - Taranaki
New Plymouth's 52 hectare inner city Pukekura Park will transform into a magical and mystical wonderland from mid-December through to February when the lights are switched on for the TSB Bank Festival of Lights. The two-month long festival will showcase a spectacular lighting display throughout the park, as well as offering great day time and night time activities. So if you're looking for fun entertainment for all this summer, come to Taranaki!
Caroline Bay Carnival
26 Dec 2008 - 11 Jan 2009 - Christchurch - Canterbury
A family orientated carnival where holidaymakers are treated to fairground style rides, free daily concerts, along with a variety of activities such as Inflatables, Mini Golf, Truck & Trailer Rig, Amac Bungy Trampoline, Train Rides and events and competitions along with entertainment by popular New Zealand artists.
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