No festival can claim a backdrop like ours!
Staged around Kerr Bay, Lake Rotoiti and where the regions Marlborough, Nelson/Tasman meet this premiere 'Festival of the Lake' will showcase our unique region.
With family style activities and entertainment there will be lots for you to experience.
Plan to stay the night to enjoy the range of Land-Water-Air activities.
- Farmers Market and Colourful Arts, Crafts and Artefacts from the Top of the South.
- Madhatters' Dinner Party with Nelson top chef Grant Dicker including entertainment and 3 course meal.
- Treasure Hunt
- 4WD expedition with Department of Conservation botanist (BYO vehicle)
- Microlight flights & Light plane scenic flights
- Informative walks & talks
- Acoustic music, buskers and more.
- Unleash the artist in you, have a go at the didgeridoo and enjoy the Open Air Film evening featuring 'The Five Pennies'.
- Special childrens entertainment by Carrot & Pickles.
Some activities incur a fee.
See our website for full progamme details and times. The programme varies each day.

Enter our competition to win a night at Wairau Pass Homestay - simply print off the competition flyer, answer the questions and take to the Festival on 21 & 22 Jan.