Winter festivals

How does stargazing, braziers and bands sound? Add wine, beer and whisky vendors alongside tasty food and you’ve got the Selwyn Winter Festival on July 24, at Larcomb Vineyard. selwynwinterfestival.co.nz

July also sees a month of events kick off in Hanmer Springs. The Alpine Winter Festival includes everything from a masquerade ball to a golden oldies rugby match. visithurunui.co.nz