Do you fancy a day out? Are you looking for a special Christmas gift? Look no further.

Please join us for a festive outing at Riverstone and help us to raise funds for the Waitaki Girls’ High School Music and Drama Suite.

Get a group of family or friends together and enjoy Riverstone Castle in all its Christmas glory. Indulge in a delicious Riverstone Lunch and be inspired by our guest speakers.

Castle Tour

11am - Welcome Ceremony at the North Entrance of Riverstone Castle, followed by a tour.

1pm Lunch at Riverstone Kitchen with inspirational input from Karen Healey.

1pm - Lunch at Riverstone Kitchen with the inspirational Karen Healey.

Karen writes science fiction, fantasy and magical romance for young adults and adults. Her recent books include Bespoke and Bespelled and (as Kate Healey) the Olympus Inc. series.

She is an Aurealis and Sir Julius Vogel award winner and has been a finalist for the ALA Morris Award and the NZ Book Awards for Children and Young Adults, among others.

She is also an alumna of Waitaki Girls’ and these days lives in Christchurch, where she jars stubborn scenes loose by wandering along the river.

A heartfelt thanks to Debbie and Ross Ward, owner-operators of “Mariner Suites” for accommodating Karen while she is back in Ōamaru.

Win a Getaway

Thanks to the generosity of Amber and Patrick Tyrrell of Valley Views Glamping, you will go in the draw for a unique and unrivalled off-the-grid experience in the Waitaki Valley near Kurow. Valley Views Glamping provides glamorous camping in luxury geodesic dome tents. The voucher includes accommodation and breakfast for two!

More raffle prizes to be won on the day.

Ticket price: $125 - includes welcome drink and nibbles, castle tour, 2-course lunch and beverage, raffle ticket and a donation to WGHS Music and Drama Suite. Book using the booking link above.