WARBIRDS OVER WANAKA 1998

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Our travel plans are designed to be flexible and cater for non aircraft enthusiast partners as well. The following information is designed to give you a starting point for your travel to New Zealand.

Warbirds Over Wanaka has become the leading airshow in the Southern Hemisphere attracting not only local visitors from New Zealand and Australia, but ever increasing numbers from Europe and North America. Many attributes combine to make this such a popular event with obviously aircraft type and quality of the flying displays being the decisive factor. In addition, there is the natural ‘amphitheatre’ nature of the airfield with its backdrop of magnificent snowcapped mountains. For those in Australia reading this you might have seen the TV ad for ‘Cold Ice Beer’ – the one with the MIG15. That was filmed in the area. Add to all this the other natural wonders of New Zealand – including a few good aviation museums – and you have a total package of excitement, history, scenery and culture.

At Passport Travel have an above average knowledge of New Zealand. We have New Zealanders in the business and our Australian born staff have visited New Zealand many times. The New Zealand Tourism Board appointed us as a KEA (Kiwi Expert Agent) agent, their official accreditation mark. Passport Travel has been awarded KEA Agency of the Year on more than one occasion. When we say we will give you a personalised itinerary we mean it.

Our mixture of accommodation and selection of cars and campervans mean you can enjoy this great event in comfort and with the flexibility required. This flexibility allows you to enjoy some of the other natural attractions New Zealand has to offer along with other places of aeronautical interest.

We are an official Australian representative for Maui campervan for the Warbirds over Wanaka airshow. Your reservation with us ensures you receive your added bonuses!

Wanaka township is situated on the shores of Lake Wanaka, a large lake set amongst some of the greatest alpine scenery in New Zealand. The lake is a mecca for New Zealand holiday makers and has a large number of ‘holiday homes’. During the winter Wanaka is an international ski resort region. There are a wide range of activities for both the aviation enthusiast and a non aviation partner. Wanaka provides access to the Mt Aspiring National Park and its stunning alpine. Arrowtown is 1hour away and Queenstown a further 15 minutes. The airfield, where the airshow is held, is 12km east of the township of Wanaka. The small ‘village’ of Luggate is a further 2.5km east and Cromwell is 30 minutes drive east from the airfield.

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New Zealand’s roads are easy to navigate and of high quality. Driving distances are short and the scenery changes hourly, and don’t forget the ice-cream.

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You can use the the above web booking engine, or call us as per the 'Contact Us' details. You can also email us if you want someone here to do the flight bookings for you.

Variations Upon a Theme
As with all our arrangements there is the opportunity to vary to suit your own arrangements.

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Campervans are one of the most popular methods to visit this airshow. The convenience of having your vehicle and home as one, means that you can stop virtually anywhere in New Zealand, prepare a meal or snack and stay the night. Campervans today are well designed with all facilities to ensure a comfortable stay. They are ‘walk in walk out’ as far as equipment and bedding is concerned and have an on board toilet and shower (unless otherwise stated).

We offer vans from more than one supplier. Please review all as there are some differences.

For all the comforts of home whether it is for one of you or a whole tribe, renting a house may be the answer. We have access to a range of properties that vary in size, capacity. All are of a VERY GOOD standard, some are more opulent and this is reflected in their price. They are situated in and around the township of Wanaka and are offered on a ‘walk in walk out’ basis. These are holiday or permanent homes so the owners decide to ‘make hay while the planes fly’, and move out. We cannot publish a full list here as it changes all the time. Some examples are as follows;

House that sleeps 4 persons From AU$300 + per person for 4 nights.
House that sleeps 6 persons From AU$280 + per person for 4 nights.
House that sleeps 8 persons From AU$260 + per person for 4 nights.

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We can access powered sites when you rent a campervan via us. Wanaka central and Wanaka lake shore offer powered sites and are 14km and 17km respectively from the airfield.

The ‘Luggate’ site offers unpowered sites and is 2.5km form the airfield. This site is the local cricket oval although there are the ‘changing room’ facilities it is best to use your on board equipment. First in first served for this one!

Daily admission charges
General admission tickets for all three days of the event (Friday 14, Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 April) may be purchased at the entrance to each car parking area and at the exit of the private aircraft park. These tickets are on a cash-only basis. EFTPOS is not available at any entrance.

Ticket Prices 2010

General admission tickets only, children under 5 are free.

		Adult	School Child (16 yrs & under)
Gold Pass	3 Days	$395	$395

Silver Passes
3 Day Pass	3 Days	$250	$250
1 Day Pass	Fri	$65	$65
1 Day Pass	Sat	$100	$100
1 Day Pass	Sun	$100	$100

Other Passes
3 Day Pass	3 Days	$165	$25
1 Day Pass	Fri	$45	$10
1 Day Pass	Sat	$70	$10
1 Day Pass	Sun	$70	$10

The 3 Day Gold Pass gives the holder the ultimate place to view Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow 2006. The best seats at the show in a bucket seat grandstand. The grandstand is situated directly in front of the runway and all seats are elevated above ground for unobstructed viewing of the entire airshow.

Behind the grandstand is the "Gold Club" hospitality area. Patrons will have the opportunity to purchase fine food, wines, spirits and beer from a huge selection that will tempt any tastebud, beginning with breakfast from 7:30am. The "Gold Club" area has its own facilities and patrons are able to view the airshow on closed circuit television while enjoying the hospitality of this area.

The Gold Pass provides each holder entry to any car park and the enclosure on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. There will be photographic opportunities in the aircraft parking area for Gold Pass holders only, at given times. You will also receive a souvenir cap and badge, meal voucher and airshow programme.

Note: exchange rate variations may change the cost when you finally purchase your pass. Only the 3 day and Gold pass can be ordered in advance. Daily charges are ‘at the gate’.

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If the basic packages are suitable then simply request them as detailed. However, our experience is that every person has different ideas as to what they want and for how long they are going.

A full set of booking conditions plus booking form (click on preceding link) in a PDF (Acrobat Reader) format is available for download. Prices can be subject to change due to exchange rate variations, or changes by local service providers. All prices and details were correct at time of publication.
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