Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow 2008

Warbirds Over Wanaka is a celebration of the achievements of mankind over the past 100 years or more in a number of fields, principally aviation in peace and in war but also in agriculture and technology generally.

Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow 2008 will be the most spectacular warbird airshow ever held in the southern hemisphere.

For three days over Easter, Lake Wanaka will become centre-stage for an extravaganza of aerial action never before seen in New Zealand.

See some of the most famous warbirds in the world join forces with the classic aircraft of yesteryear and the modern jets of today to present a veritable feast of aviation attractions.

On the ground, a variety of military vehicles, vintage machinery and vehicles and an aviation trade expo will vie for your attention.

Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow 2008 will be the complete entertainment package for the whole family.

In 1988 aviation entrepreneur Sir Tim Wallis presented an airshow and country fair that attracted 14,000 visitors to Wanaka Airport.

Delighted with this success, he decided to expand on the theme and hold a biennial event over the long Easter weekend.

As the show grew so did its support and now almost 100,000 people make the pilgrimage to Wanaka for their weekend of excitement.

Now acclaimed as the largest warbird airshow in the southern hemisphere, this is the one event of 2008 not to be missed.

Directions to event:
Wanaka Airport is situated 10km from Lake Wanaka township on State Highway 6 at Luggate. Wanaka is centrally situated and is easy to reach by road.

Ticketing:
General admission tickets for all three days of the event, (Friday 21, Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 March) 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.

For your convenience, however we suggest that you purchase your tickets in advance.

To purchase these tickets and the GOLD PASS go on-line to: www.warbirdtickets.com; or print and complete the advance purchase order form and fax or post these forms to PO Box 17654 Sumner, Christchurch, NZ. Fax (03) 376 6048 within New Zealand and Fax +64 3 376 6048 from outside New Zealand.

For more information on ticket purchases freephone 0800 WARBIRD TICKETS (0800 927 247) within New Zealand and +64 3 443 7010 from outside New Zealand. Email gavin@warbirdsoverwanaka.co.nz