Contractor Christmas
In Queenstown
20-22 NOVEMBER 2025
We're looking forward to welcoming FICA members and sponsors to Queenstown for a fun-filled adventure...
2025 contractor christmas
in partnership with shaws
ITINERARY
Thursday 20 november 2025
Dinner at The Grille from 5.30 pm
Dinner at The Grille Bar and Restaurant - 9 Marine Parade, Queenstown
Speakers
Matt Watson - Extreme Fisherman
Andy Ellis - Ex All Black & TV Host
What to expect at The Grille
Canapes and Drinks, 'Walk and Fork' dinner (casual seating)
Dress code: Smart casual / tidy
Speaker - Matt Watson
Matt Watson is a New Zealand television and social media personality, ocean advocate and ‘extreme fisherman’. He is recognised for his passion for fishing, the iconic ITM Fishing show, the Ultimate Fishing YouTube Channel and his commitment to ocean conservation and sustainable fishing practices. He is most recently well known for building his own dream home in Northland (Building the Kiwi Dream) and starting his own beer brand, Swordfish Mojo.
Speaker - Andy Ellis
Andy Ellis is a former All Black and Crusaders Rugby Legend. He played for Canterbury from 2005 to 2013 and was a part of five NPC Premiership winning teams. With the Crusaders he made 154 appearances (103 wins) between 2006 and 2016 winning the Super Rugby title in 2006 and 2008. An All Black between 2006 and 2015, he kicked the ball out to end the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final won by the All Blacks 8-7 over France at Eden Park. He is the current host of TNVZ's Moving Houses.
Friday 21 November 2025
Oxbow Adventures
9.00 am bus leaves - 5.00 pm drop back
9.00 am bus leaves, pick-up from Crowne Plaza Queenstown
Full day at Oxbow Adventure Co
What to expect at Oxbow
Lunch Provided
Speed Jet Boating
Off Roading
Claybird Shooting
Dress code: Daytime casual. It could get hot or cold, so be prepared for the full day and bring layers, hats etc.
5.00 pm bus drop-off back to central Queenstown
Oxbow Waiver
Please complete the Oxbow Waiver before Friday 21st November to speed things up on the day. Scan the code or click here.
Happy Hour
from 5.00 pm
Walters Tavern - 41 Ballarat Street, Queenstown 9300
Sponsored by Terra CAT
Accommodation
The pick up point will be in downtown Queenstown. We are staying at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Queenstown but there is no group deal available due to the popularity of Queenstown as a destination.
Accommodation suggestions include:
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Ramada Queenstown Central
Crowne Plaza Queenstown
Holiday Inn Express Queenstown
Millenium Hotel Queenstown
