How often is Warbirds over Wanaka?
How often is Warbirds over Wanaka?
In 1988, aviation entrepreneur and pioneer Tim (now Sir Tim) Wallis presented an airshow and country fair that attracted 14,000 visitors to Wanaka airport. With its overwhelming success and growth over the years, the show is now a biennial event over the long Easter weekend.
Has Warbirds over Wanaka been Cancelled?
The Warbirds Over Wanaka Warhorse re-enactor group has been keeping it’s ‘powder dry’ since the disappointment of the cancellation of the 2020 Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow.
Who Started War Birds over Wanaka?
entrepreneur Sir Tim Wallis
In 1988 aviation entrepreneur Sir Tim Wallis shared his passion for Warbirds and Classic Aircraft with the public by creating an Airshow that is now a biennial centre piece of Central Otago’s tourist attractions. The first airshow and country fair attracted 14,000 visitors to Wanaka Airport.
How much are tickets for Warbirds over Wanaka?
See our full Terms and Conditions of WARBIRDS OVER WANAKA ticket sales HERE
| PRE-BOOKED | GATE SALES | |
|---|---|---|
| General Admission – 3 day pass | $189 | $30 |
| GA Friday – one day pass | $60 | FREE |
| GA Saturday – one day pass | $89 | $15 |
| GA Sunday – one day pass | $89 | $15 |
What do you see at Warbirds over Wanaka?
Warbirds Over Wanaka is famous for attracting a wide variety of privately owned Warbird aircraft along with their modern-day counterparts from the RNZAF, RAAF, USAF and French Air Force. Visit our Warbirds Over Wanaka shop and order your Warbirds merchandise (and other items) for memorabilia and presents.
When and where is Warbirds over Wanaka 2022?
Join us for four days of high-octane aviation excitement at Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow over Easter weekend 2022 at Wanaka Airport, New Zealand. Another first for a New Zealand airshow, following the announcement of a 3-ship North American T-28 Trojan display at next Easter’s Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow.
What makes Warbirds over Wanaka so special?
Warbirds Over Wanaka is famous for attracting a wide variety of privately owned Warbird aircraft along with their modern-day counterparts from the RNZAF, RAAF, USAF and French Air Force. While the aircraft are the main focus of our event, there are a lot of other displays on the ground which have made this show so successful over the past 33 years.
How many people go to the Wanaka air show?
As the show grew so did its support and now around 50,000 people make the pilgrimage to Wanaka for their weekend of excitement. Now acclaimed as the largest Warbird Airshow in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the world’s top four Warbird airshows, we will be celebrating 34 years of operating Airshows in 2022.
Is the Catalina flying boat coming back to Lake Wanaka?
A water touchdown on Lake Wanaka for an iconic Catalina Flying Boat will once again be thrilling viewing for Warbird visitors and Wanaka residents next year. This opens in a new window. Another Warbirds Over Wanaka Flying Scholarship success story!
