Highlands - Experience the Exceptional

01/07/2026

School holidays sorted 🎉

Kids eat FREE at Highlands Cafe these July School Holidays!

Available weekdays during the New Zealand School Holidays (6th-17th July).

The Highlands Cafe is the perfect spot to bring the whole family for a bite with a view like nowhere else!

The menu has something for everyone - from brunch classics like Eggs Benny, to loaded fries, burgers, pizzas and fresh salads, with a Little Racers menu keeping the kids happy too.

Good food, great views, and a setting unlike anywhere else. See you these school holidays!

Ring 03 445 4052 to book your table!

*T&Cs apply. One free kids' meal per adult who purchases a main meal valued at $18 or more.

29/06/2026

Last week we came together to say farewell to two special people 🧡

Darren - 9 years with the group (6 at Game Over Queenstown, 3 here at Highlands). You've given this place so much over the years and we're so grateful to have had you on the team. Wishing you and Morgan all the very best as you start your next chapter in Christchurch!

Holly - 7 years ago you joined our frontline team as a high school casual, and you never really left (we're so glad you didn't). After graduating you came on board full time as our Events & Marketing Assistant - watching you grow into that role has been an absolute highlight. Now it's time for your next big adventure overseas - go make it incredible!

Thank you both for everything. You'll be missed!

25/06/2026

Snow has arrived, and winter has most definitely begun!!

Yesterday we welcomed the teams from Millbrook, Destination Queenstown, & QLDC to complete our Winter Drive Experience.

With snow capped mountains surrounding the track our Winter Drive participants learned key skills to keep themselves and their passengers safe on our winter roads!

Book your Winter Drive Experience today!!

22/06/2026

21/06/2026

Winter is here - are you and your team ready for the roads? ❄️

Sharpen your skills with our Winter Drive Experience at Highlands!

Led by a professional New Zealand race car driver, this three-hour experience focuses on practical, highly relevant skills to keep drivers safe and in control on the roads.

Great for businesses wanting to keep employees safe during the winter months, or individuals looking to improve their winter driving skills.

Bookings are filling fast - secure your spot now!

https://www.highlands.co.nz/group/winter-drive-experience

18/06/2026

Street Smart, driven by Tony Quinn Foundation Road Safety, is a hands-on practical hands-on practicalyoung driver programme built on world-leading training practices to create safer, smarter, and more aware drivers.

Our mission is to reduce road deaths in New Zealand by helping young drivers develop essential safety skills beyond the basics of a standard driving test.

Street Smart is a one day, hands-on, practical experience where young drivers and their parents/guardians participate in activities, guided and coached by professional drivers.

There are still spots available for the upcoming July School Holidays. View South Island dates below and book now!

www.streetsmart.org.nz/upcoming-dates-register

18/06/2026

MEETINGS 2026!!!

Shannon and Michelle ventured up to Auckland for this year's MEETINGS 2026 business and events tradeshow!

Thank you to everyone who visted the Highlands stand! It was great connecting with so many familiar faces and new faces from across the industry!

17/06/2026

Frosty Central Otago morning for the Winter Drive Experience!

Great conditions for learning how to stay safe on NZ winter roads!

Make sure to book your team in today!!

17/06/2026

Ever dreamt of taking the wheel and navigating the thrilling Highlands track in your own car? Seize the opportunity this SUNDAY!!

Enjoy the thrill of two laps trailing our Highlands Taxi, setting the pace. After your time on the track, unwind at the Café with a delightful breakfast and share a few yarns with other car enthusiasts!

Check in from 9am for a 9.30am departure.

And for those who opt to pre-book, there's an exciting bonus – you'll be entered into a draw for a chance to win a Supercar Fast Dash on the very same day!

For more information and to book click below

www.highlands.co.nz/events/track-laps-breakfast

13/06/2026

🏁Great news for young Kiwi racers!

The Tony Quinn Foundation has expanded the TQF Development Driver Fund to support drivers aged 20 and under across Formula Ford, Mazda, TA2, and GT New Zealand in the Repco NextGen NZ Championship.

Full eligibility criteria and application details will be announced soon.

Read the full story below 👇

https://www.tonyquinnfoundation.com/news/the-tony-quinn-foundation-widens-support-to-development-category-drivers-in-the-repco-nextgen-nz-championship

The Tony Quinn Foundation is excited to announce the launch of the TQF Development Driver Fund – expanding our support across development categories in the NextGen NZ Championship!

The expansion of funding follows confirmation that TQF's sponsorship of Formula Ford was no longer required following the category's signing of new major partner, Rodin Cars. TQF warmly welcomes Rodin's increased involvement and support of this important development category.

We've always believed development categories are vital pathways for emerging racing talent.

Rather than stepping back, the Foundation is stepping forward – broadening its support to help even more young Kiwi drivers.

The new fund will be open to drivers aged 20 and under competing in:

✔️ Formula Ford
✔️ Mazda
✔️ TA2
✔️ GT New Zealand

This complements our ongoing support of the Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Trophy ($70,000) and the Bridgestone GR86 Championship ($52,000).

Full eligibility criteria and application details will be announced soon.

Read the full story below 👇

https://www.tonyquinnfoundation.com/news/the-tony-quinn-foundation-widens-support-to-development-category-drivers-in-the-repco-nextgen-nz-championship