Make sure you take the time to support businesses who support Winter Pride and our values based organisation - Pride Pledge.
Look out for these Official Stickers and put your pink dollar where it counts. Without the support of around 100 businesses across town our festival would not be possible.
Check out our Rainbow Friendly Business Directory below - download one, or you can collect at the airport or a range of Pride Pledge stores and our events throughout the week.
You will notice that many very successful businesses in town choose NOT to support the festival. They happily take your money and benefit from you as a customer yet they make zero contribution to making the festival work or to support local LGBTI+ values in our workplaces, schools and communty.
Please LOOK for these official supporter stickers before you spend your money and SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT US.
And look out for the more general suporters who are trying to build a community that is safe, visible and inclusive for all LGBTI+ people.
You will see this sticker on all all values-based organsiations' doors.
This year's line up is, once again, going to be epic. First off the block, we are offering Mini and Maxi event passes for those fo you who are joining us all week and we are once again releasing our extremely popular "First" and "Final" Weekender passes.
ALL our event MAXI and MINI event passes include a Winter Pride Beanie. And we are also offering a limited release EARLYBIRD discount on all passes.
SCROLL down this page for further details on each event pass.
Last year, many of our events sold out, so we advise you to purchase tickets for events as early as possible. We will do our best to have door sales to most events, but they might be quite limited.
Please note that some of the events are not included in event passes as some are free entry (like Pride in the Park) and some are ticketed separately (like the Urge Underwear Party (MSM)).
See individual passes below for details.
It is important to note that, as we are still finalising the details of the events, Winter Pride reserves the right to substitute an event on the schedule and / or included on a pass with its equivalent replacement. For bundled event passes, in an instance where there is a rescheduling issue, refunds and partial refunds will not be given on bundeled event passes. Entry to the replacement event on the schecule will be provided to the pass holder.
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Our event passes all include different specific events during the festival. And there are some events which are not included in any event pass - so make sure that you check out the full event schedule closer to the event and subscribe to our newsletter (see bottom of the page) so that we can update you with an late release events.
The full event schedule will be released in February and will be updated during the year as the number of events grows.
Please check the event pass you are purchasing is the correct one for the events you want to attend before you purchase the pass.
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Get your mountain passes for Winter Pride's festival mountain partners Cardrona, Coronet Peak and The Remarkable (NZSki) - and enjoy our free Winter Pride mountain hosts, a pride-filled lunch area on each mountain, with DJ/Live music.
The Winter Pride festival moves the fun around the mountains over the week. So make sure that you join us on the right mountain each day - can't wait to see you there. Check the official website for details and the schedule for the On-Mountain Series, proudly supported by Holiday Inn Express Queenstown.
If you are unfamiliar with how the different mountains work then please read this carefully. Cardrona is a separate mountain from the NZSki mountains (Coronet and The Remarkables). To use all mountain festival days on all mountains, you need a "COMBO". We suggest that you look at the dates and mountains above and think about how many days you need on each mountain.
For instance, if you are coming
And there are the incredibly easy Pride Buses daily, where you can meet up with mates and truly not worry about the hassle of self-drive up icy and rough 4x4 roads at altitude.
The Pride Buses will pick up and drop off guests from our key partner hotels in Queenstown. The buses leave at 8 am (times vary depending on your stop) and return by 5 pm. You will receive more specific details on pick up and drop off after you do your final registration for passes in early August. Please note, all guests who purchase Pride Bus tickets will need to register online (follow instructions on your email) in order to be included on the final bus manifest. Please ensure that you follow the registration instructions so that you can catch your bus!
Please note: Mountain Passes and Pride Bus Passes are SEPARATE.
MORE INFORMATION ON BUS PASSES MORE INFORMATION ON MOUNTAIN PASSES
Once again you can get your gym pump on. Winter Pride deals for the week:
Just say you are in town for Winter Pride and you will get the deal.
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Winery and Wine Cave Tours at Gibbtson Valley Winery. Use Promo code PRIDE19 for 20% OFF during Winter Pride. Direct bookings only.
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Get 20% OFF Heli Rafting with Go Orange. Just use PRIDERAFT19 promo code for direct bookings and plan your experience today!
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Tick off your bucket list with NZONE Skydive Queenstown, Skydive Southern Alps (Glenorchy) and Skydive Wanaka. Use PRIDE19 and get a - FREE T-shirt (valued NZD$40, plus every time you spend with NZONE, you help support Winter Pride! Direct bookings only during 28th August and 15th September 2018.
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SAVE $160 on four runs : Now only $900 ex Queenstown and Wanaka during Winter Pride.
After a successful 2018 HeliSki season with Southern Lakes HeliSki, we are excited to bring back 2019 Winter Pride specials. SAVE $160 on four runs during Winter Pride and have the ride of your life!
Deal is valid from Aug 30 – Sep 13. Valid only to 4 Run daily from Wanaka and Queenstown for $900. You must book direct on-line using the link below.
All you need to do is click on the link below and enter promo code PRIDE19 when you check out to activate your code! The team at Southern Lakes are amazing and will truly provide an awesome Winter Pride experience and will be happy to answer any other questions you have prior to booking.
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For those guests who want the ultimate bundled event pass for Winter Pride, we offer the MAXI Event Pass. The MAXI Event Pass gives you access to TEN (10) core events INCLUDING the very popular daytime Gibbston Valley Long Lunch.
You also get a Winter Pride Beanie to help you look super-cool and keep really warm though-out the week.
This pass gives you entry to the TEN core events during the festival:
• Friday 28-Aug Kickstart Friday
• Saturday 29-Aug Opening Party
• Sunday 30-Aug Military Party
• Monday 31-Aug Games Night: Quiz
• Tuesday 1-Sep GIBBSTON VALLEY Long Lunch
• Tuesday 1-Sep Pride Cruise Party
• Wednesday 2-Sep Queenstown's got Talent
• Thursday 3 September Karaoke (Free entry) R20
• Friday 4-Sep Leather and Lace
• Saturday 5-Sep Propaganda Final Party
• Sunday 6-Sep Sunday Session
(Specific times, talent and venues TBC. Winter Pride reserves the right, in the event that an event is rescheduled or cancelled, to subsititute the bundled event on this pass with the new re-scheduled event without refunding the ticket.)
This pass is R18.
This pass includes ONE meal at the GIBBSTON VALLEY LONG LUNCH. Food can be purchased on site at Kickstart Friday, Games Night, Queenstown's Got Talent and the Sunday Session.
Event Pass: $500
Earlybird Discount: $475
For those guests who want the busy weekends and some gaps in the week of Winter Pride, we offer the MINI Event Pass. The MINI Event Pass gives you access to SEVEN (7) core events.
You also get a Winter Pride Beanie to help you look super-cool and keep really warm though-out the week.
This pass gives you entry to the SEVEN core events during the festival:
• Friday 28-Aug Kickstart Friday
• Saturday 29-Aug Opening Party
• Sunday 30-Aug Military Party
• Wednesday 2-Sep Queenstown's got Talent
• Friday 4-Sep Leather and Lace
• Saturday 5-Sep Propaganda Final Party
• Sunday 6-Sep Sunday Session
(Specific times, talent and venues TBC. Winter Pride reserves the right, in the event that an event is rescheduled or cancelled, to subsititute the bundled event on this pass with the new re-scheduled event without refunding the ticket.)
This pass is R18.
This pass includes NO meals. Food can be purchased on site at Kickstart Friday, Games Night, Queenstown's Got Talent and the Sunday Session.
Event Pass: $270
Earlybird Discount: $255
First Weekender Event Pass is perfect for you if you are joining us at the festival for the first weekend only. It gives you entry to THREE (3) core party events on the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
(Specific times, talent and venues TBC. Winter Pride reserves the right, in the event that an event is rescheduled or cancelled, to subsititute the bundled event on this pass with the new re-scheduled event without refunding the ticket.)
This pass is R18.
This pass includes NO meals. Food can be purchased on site at Kickstart Friday.
Event Pass: $95
Earlybird Discount: $90
For those guests who want the ultimate bundled event pass for Winter Pride's closing weekend, we offer the Final Weekender Event Pass. The Final Weekender Event Pass gives you access to Three (3) core events.
This pass gives you entry to the THREE core events during the festival:
• Friday 4-Sep Leather and Lace
• Saturday 5-Sep Propaganda Final Party
• Sunday 6-Sep Sunday Session
(Specific times, talent and venues TBC. Winter Pride reserves the right, in the event that an event is rescheduled or cancelled, to subsititute the bundled event on this pass with the new re-scheduled event without refunding the ticket.)
This pass is R18.
This pass includes NO meals. Food can be purchased on site at the Sunday Session.
Event Pass: $140
Earlybird Discount: $135
Winter Pride has a number of OFFICIAL ACCOMMODATION PROVIDERS, each offering different deals for accommodation during Winter Pride.
Our Platinum Accommodation Partners are the Accor Hotel Group, with The Mercure, The Novotel, The Sofitel, Hotel St Moritz and Peppers Beacon.
For more information on each hotel, any current Winter Pride offer and booking links to our official Platinum Parnter Hotels, click here.
Please remember to SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT US. Try to speciifcally look to support our supporting brands when you book.
If you are a fan of booking independently through booking.com, please use this link so that the festival can benefit from your booking.
More information on LGBTI+ friendly accomodation providers BOOK NOW at Queenstown's ACCOR Hotels
Winter Pride is proud to announce that X Travel is official travel partner for Winter Pride '20.
X Travel have packages ex all major East Coast Australian cities and New Zealand cities.
Click on the buttons below to contact X travel.
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Save 15% on your Winter Pride car hire!
Love every moment of your Pride adventure and explore the stunning Lower South! Get your car rental sorted early and save 15% on your Kiwi car hire. This special offer is valid until 31 May 2020, for travel taken between 01 May - 30 September 2020.
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An Onsen Hot Pools experience is one of the must do's of any getaway to Queenstown. It's one of life's small delights that can be enjoyed with friends in one of the district's most scenic spots. This year, we have two pool types on offer. For those guests familiar with the Onsen Hot Pools' facilities, the Indoor Pools are the exclusive pools we have traditionally had, and we now offer Outdoor Pools, a new on-site development where guests have exclusive use of the pool. These pools will be completely outdoor, surrounded by a Japanese garden, but will only be available in 2020.
Onsen Hot Pools is located high on a cliffside overlooking the magnificent Shotover River canyon, providing views over breathtaking alpine scenery and the perfect vantage point to watch the Shotover Jet jetboats on the river below.
Onsen Hot Pools are hot and steamy on snowy days, warm and sheltered on rainy days, cool and shady on sunny days, and simply magical in the evenings! Each pool room can accommodate up to four adults and are perfect for individuals, couples, families and friends.
*All bookings will include 60 minutes to soak and relax in nature while you enjoy a complimentary drink and snack.
There is a complementary transfer to and from "The Station" to Onsen. You will be emailed closer to the time to confirm your transfer.
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Get a massive 30% off AJ Hackett Experiences with their Kiwi As Deals.
Book direct in time for Winter Pride 2020!
Brown's Ski Shop are an official Winter Pride '20 partner and have supported the festival for years! Support them, book early and save 20% on your rental gear if you book on-line and use WPRIDEBRNZ in the promo-code.
You can also just come into the store and say you are here for Winter Pride and get a the 20% discount. For anyone coming at any other time of year, we are running early bird booking promotions, with a 15% discount currently, and a 10% discount for bookings made during June, with promo code brownsearlybird.
Welcome back to the team at snowrental as an official Winter Pride '20 partner. Get organised and get your gear sorted plus a whopping 30% discount.
Promocode: PRIDE2020
iFLY is open! Check out our BIGGEST SALE EVER & book now! Limited time only so don't miss out!
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