How to get to Wings Over Wairarapa 2011

Train

A designated air show train service will run out of both Wellington on both Saturday and Sunday arriving prior to the air show and returning at the end of the day.  Train tickets can be purchased in conjunction with your air show tickets through all Ticketek outlets.  Coach transfers will be provided from the Masterton railway station to and from Hood Aerodrome.

The air show train timetable for both the Saturday and Sunday of the show is as follows:

 Wellington - Dep c 8:30am - Platform 9
Petone - Dep c 8:43am
Waterloo - Dep c 8:53am
Upper Hutt - Dep c 9:11am
Featherston - Dep c 9:33am
Masterton - Arr b 10:11am

Masterton - Dep c 5:30pm
Featherston - Dep c 6:08pm
Upper Hutt - Dep c 6:36pm
Waterloo - Dep c 6:58pm
Petone - Dep c 7:07pm
Wellington - Arr b 7:19pm - Platform 9

In addition to the air show service the regular scheduled Tranzmetro train services will be running out of Wellington on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  See www.tranzmetro.co.nz for further details.
 

Air

Air New Zealand runs a daily service into Masterton, out of Auckland.  Visit www.airnewzealand.co.nz for further details.

Air charter services will run out of Wellington to the show on Saturday and Sunday.  Further information on these services will be listed on this site once confirmed.

Dc3 charter flights will run out of Auckland and Christchurch to the show on Saturday and Sunday.  Further information on these services will be listed on this site once confirmed.

Helipro charter flights will run out of the greater Wellington region on Saturday and Sunday.  Further information on these services will be listed on this site once confirmed.
 

Bus

Regional shuttle services to and from the show will be provided on both the Saturday and the Sunday.  Further information on these services will be listed on this site once confirmed.

Bus charters out of Palmerston North will be provided on both the Saturday and the Sunday.  Further information on these services will be listed on this site once confirmed.

•  Nimon & Sons Ltd
   
  

Come on join the team at Nimon & Sons Ltd for a day to remember.  Travelling in a luxury coach to Hood Aerodrome and back. 

For further information and bookings please visit their website at  www.nimons.co.nz.

Car

Car: If travelling North, come via State Highway 2 from Wellington via the Rimutaka Hill and Featherston.

If you're travelling south, drive via State Highway 2 through Woodville and Pahiatua.

Disabled parking facilities will be available on site. Refer to the site map.
 

Disabled parking

Disabled parking facilities will be available on site to all mobility card holders.  Additional access to this area may be applied for in writing to info@wings.org.nz
 

Motorhome

There will be designated over night camper van parking available within the air field for the duration of the show so transport to and from the show can be on foot! 

As in previous years, we expect a large number of motorhomes to attend the show and so have appointed some local enthusiasts to coordinate this area.  Their contact details are as follows:

Richard Tannant: ph 06 306 9204

Click here to email Richard

OR

Alwyn Knowles: ph 06 379 8456

You may like to note the following depending on when you are planning to arrive:

If you intend to arrive on Friday or Saturday (after the show) one of the Campervan organisers listed above will advise you as to how to access the van park.

If you arrive on the Saturday or Sunday prior to or during the show you will be directed to a public car park and after the show you can then move to the van park.

Show tickets are available from the coordinators at the gate on arrival or alternatively you can pre purchase tickets from Ticketek on 0800 Ticketek, on line through www.ticketek.co.nz or at any Ticketek retail outlet.

Note there is no charge for overnight camping and as there are no on field facilities (power or water) for campervans you will need to be "self contained", and include you own fire bucket please.

For further details, please contact tony@wings.org.nz
 

Private pilots

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Package tours

A variety of group and individual domestic packages are available including:   

Australian packages  Villa Carlotta Travel 13 Day NZ Aviation Spectacular Tour The exciting new Villa Carlotta Travel tour includes 3 days at the airshow with Gold Pass grandstand seating and marquee access.  You will also enjoy extensive touring around New Zealand’s North and South Islands visiting Wellington, Napier and Auckland.   Airshow Inclusions: • 3 Day "Wings over Wairarapa" Gold Pass • Grandstand Seating • Exclusive Marquee Access • Morning/Afternoon Tea, and Buffet Lunch Daily • Souvenir Programme • Official "Wings Over Wairarapa" Cap Click here for itinerary details. Grand Pacific Tours 12 Day Aviation Spectacular With some of the world’s finest privately owned aircraft from both World War I & II, Wings Over Wairarapa is firmly established as a must see biennial event on the Australasian aviation event calendar. Combine entry to this fantastic show with a 12 day tour of New Zealand, and let this holiday keep your head in the clouds. The tour includes luxury coach travel, deluxe accommodation, extensive prepaid activities and sightseeing. Click here FOR DETAILS OF THE 12 DAY TOUR Click here FOR DETAILS OF THE 7 DAY TOUR   Kirra Tours Kirra Tours has tailored a 12 day tour to incorporate this exciting event for 2011.  For full details, click here. Domestic packages House of Travel    House of Travel, New Zealand's largest privately owned travel company has various packages and ways for you to enjoy Wings over Wairarapa in 2011. For full details and package options, click here or contact them on 0800 838 747. Holiday Inn Wellington  For all bookings please go to www.holidayinnwellington.co.nz.