

Dinosaur Julien Facci, of Queenstown and Mitchell Rawson, of Australia, are neck and neck in the bobsleigh race at Coronet Peak on Saturday, while Queenstown local Corey Sinteur dressed as a Mexican is in the rear. Photos: Stephen Jaquiery : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds
Dinosaur Julien Facci, of Queenstown and Mitchell Rawson, of Australia, are neck and neck in the bobsleigh race at Coronet Peak on Saturday, while Queenstown local Corey Sinteur dressed as a Mexican is in the rear. Photos: Stephen Jaquiery : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds


Phil Parker, of Queenstown said Lake Wakatipu was ``really cold'' after he took the plunge during the Birdman competition on Saturday. : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds
Phil Parker, of Queenstown said Lake Wakatipu was ``really cold'' after he took the plunge during the Birdman competition on Saturday. : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds


Tim Risstrom, of Queenstown, had plenty of support in the crowd as he danced around to Surfin Bird by The Trashmen before jumping into Lake Wakatipu. : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds
Tim Risstrom, of Queenstown, had plenty of support in the crowd as he danced around to Surfin Bird by The Trashmen before jumping into Lake Wakatipu. : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds


Kim Botherway, left, and Harald Ulriksen, both of Queenstown. : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds
Kim Botherway, left, and Harald Ulriksen, both of Queenstown. : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds


Locals and visitors turned out to support those taking part in the Day on the Bay shenanigans. : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds
Locals and visitors turned out to support those taking part in the Day on the Bay shenanigans. : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds


Dan Stephens, of Queenstown, swoops in over Lake Wakatipu. He was one of six parapenters who took part in the event as part of Day on the Bay on Saturday. : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds
Dan Stephens, of Queenstown, swoops in over Lake Wakatipu. He was one of six parapenters who took part in the event as part of Day on the Bay on Saturday. : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds


Kevin Molly, jet-boat driver for Skippers Jet, won first place in the sprint race around Queenstown Bay completing the course in just over one minute. : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds
Kevin Molly, jet-boat driver for Skippers Jet, won first place in the sprint race around Queenstown Bay completing the course in just over one minute. : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds


Team Go Orange won the Raft Race part of Queenstown Winter Festival's Day on the Bay. : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds
Team Go Orange won the Raft Race part of Queenstown Winter Festival's Day on the Bay. : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds


Alex Radley, of Auckland, said he nudged other competitors out of the way to win the Undy 500 race during Day on the Bay. : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds
Alex Radley, of Auckland, said he nudged other competitors out of the way to win the Undy 500 race during Day on the Bay. : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds


Coronet Peak opened for night skiing on Saturday night as part of Queenstown Winter Festival. Community group Wasamba, from Fremantle in Western Australia, started proceedings with a light and drum performance. : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds
Coronet Peak opened for night skiing on Saturday night as part of Queenstown Winter Festival. Community group Wasamba, from Fremantle in Western Australia, started proceedings with a light and drum performance. : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds


Queenstown youngsters Halina (2, left) and big sister Emma (4) enjoyed Carnival Day yesterday with mum Lizzie Barowy. Photo: Louise Scott : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds
Queenstown youngsters Halina (2, left) and big sister Emma (4) enjoyed Carnival Day yesterday with mum Lizzie Barowy. Photo: Louise Scott : Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds
Shenanigans and fun galore delight crowds
A bobsledding dinosaur was just one item of silliness during Queenstown Winter Festival, which also featured music, dancing, semi-nakedness, and...
