If you're thinking of heading out of Christchurch this autumn, make sure these events are on your radar!

Ripe: The Wānaka Wine & Food Festival

A brand new festival for foodies and wine enthusiasts everywhere, Ripe is a celebration of the brilliant Central Otago viticulture industry and local culinary scene, taking place in the scenic surrounds of Wānaka. Wine makers and chefs from around the region will be available to talk to, with wine and food tastings going on all day. The Jordan Luck Band will be headlining a killer selection of bands and singer-songwriters providing entertainment throughout the festival. Don’t miss celebrity Chef Nadia Lim and Master Sommelier Cameron Douglas at the ‘Grand Central Woolshed’, providing cooking masterclasses and wine tasting sessions.

Corbridge Woolshed, Wanaka, Sunday 21 March, ripewanaka.nz

Dunedin Arts Festival

Jam-packed with diverse performing and visual arts of the highest quality, the Dunedin Arts Festival celebrates the excellent and the extraordinary from a region that has become well-known for its artistic flair. Established in 1999, the festival has grown into a thrilling exhibition of the finest talents in the region, including theatre, music, dance, comedy and much more.

Dunedin City, Tuesday 6 – Sunday 25 April, dunedinartsfestival.co.nz

Peachy Keen

Peachy keen will treat you to a truly sparkling lineup of some of the most well-established female artists in Aotearoax. This Wellington event is all about Kiwi women in music – the household names, the up-and-comers and the cult followings. Get you and your bad self to the Basin Reserve on Easter weekend to catch BENEE, Gin Wigmore, Ladi6, Ladyhawke, Stellar*, The Beths and so many more.

Basin Reserve, Wellington, Saturday 3 April, sopeachykeen.com