So the Queens birthday weekend is not far away, but we hate to think what Philip has planned for her, “Luvvy, I’m getting the family together on the Palace backyard for a spot of polo, crustless egg sandwiches and lukewarm beers.”…”The who? Middletons? Wouldn’t you rather invite some nice Kiwis?” So just in case Postman Pat comes knocking at your door with an RSVP, here are four  June long weekend events in New Zealand smashing enough to get you a royal pardon… 

Bring the bedtime stories to life at the Disney On Ice Worlds of Fantasy show in Auckland from 4-6 June. The Lion King, Pixar Cars, The Little Mermaid and Disney Fairies will be there spinning around the ice in spectacular costumes to the backdrop of dramatic lighting—a sure bet for wide-eyed wows.

Enjoy the sea air of The Nautilus Apartment Auckland, and cook your own meals for fussy eaters using your apartment’s kitchen.

No kids to worry about over her Maj’s weekend? Then tell us, “What flashes through your mind when we say the word…Tantra?” Steady on, you’ll make us blush if you’re not careful! If you’re Sting-ing to learn  a bit more, you should head to the Tantra Tools for Expansion in Auckland from 3-6 June. It’s all about expanding your mind, learning meditation techniques to liberate your energy and exploring you inner depth. A bit like wine, really.

Then luxuriate in The Westin Auckland Lighter Quay Hotel, which has the Senses Spa & Wellness Centre to help you maintain those good physical vibes.

See more great Auckland hotel deals for 4-6 June.

The whimsical production of The Gruffalo is on in Dunedin from 3-5 June. All the characters from this much-loved children’s story leap from the page and onto the stage – a clever mouse, a wheeler-dealer fox, a party-animal snake, a retired Air Force General owl and of course, everyone’s favourite aesthetically-challenged title character.

There’s a great family deal at the Mercure Hotel Dunedin, where they offer free breakfast for children when adults also dine.

See more great Dunedin hotel deals for 3-5 June.

If you don’t have kids in tow and you’re a bit of craft nut, pop along to the Dunkleys Great New Zealand Craft Show in New Plymouth from 3-6 June. This touring show has plenty to inspire your creative side – you can buy one-off collectables and create some of your own masterpieces at the free workshops.

After all that exhausting knitting, tatting and decoupaging, relax in the whirlpool at the Copthorne Hotel Grand Central.

See more great New Plymouth hotel deals for 3-6 June.