Olivia Crisp (28) and Heidi Bendikson (31), both of Anderson Lloyd, joined forces late last month to participate in "FebFast", a national fundraising effort encouraging participants to go alcohol-free for a month while raising money for New Zealand youth.
Ms Crisp said the idea of taking part in FebFast was first floated at a friend's barbecue late last month.
"I thought it sounded quite interesting and I thought I needed a break from drinking.
To combine that with raising money for a good cause, it sounded like an ideal situation."
Ms Bendikson joined Ms Crisp in the team - appropriately named "House Sav" - and set a $500 fundraising target, which they have almost raised already.
Now almost halfway through the challenge, Ms Crisp said she was so far enjoying sobriety.
"Even though Queenstown is very much a social party town, you can still have a good time without getting boozed."
However, should participants in Feb Fast "slip up" and accidentally drink during it, they could pay $25 to the cause to ease their guilt.
Likewise, if a participant had an event coming up where abstinence would be difficult, they could purchase a pass for $35, with the proceeds going to the charity.
Funds raised through FebFast 2012 will be distributed to organisations which reduce the impacts of alcohol and other drug problems among young people.
Proceeds from registration and fundraising will go towards Rainbow Youth, Evolve, CareNZ and ADHD Association.
To make a donation, visit www.febfastfundraising.co.nz/housesav.
