Volume XLI | No. 13 | 3rd April 2019
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EASTER WEEKEND Sat 20 & Sun 21 April 2019
Written by: Annabel Roy
What started as an idea between vintage vehicle collectors has now evolved into one of the country’s biggest automotive shows, set to roll into Wanaka in less than a month. Peter McDougall, a member of the West Otago Vintage Club said an event was first discussed a few years ago as a way to celebrate the club’s 60th anniversary this year. The club approached Wanaka businessman Allan Dippie for support, who had both the space at Three Parks development and a sizeable collection of vintage tractors of his own. Robert Duncan, director of Warbirds and Wheels museum also came on board; the event being the perfect opportunity to display his collection of American vintage cars and vehicles.
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Along with other key founding members, Wheels at Wanaka has evolved from a ‘box of beers in a paddock’ afternoon into a family friendly event expected to
attract over 1,000 vintage vehicles and 15,000 visitors across two days. There will be activities for all the family including Highlands parade ground, Gough CAT earthmoving and 4WD demonstrations, live entertainment, an onsite trade market, yummy food and local brewery offerings.
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The ‘Shakedown in the Shed’ Saturday night celebration is a free event for all who register a vehicle; registrations can be made on the day or online at www. wheelsatwanaka.co.nz. Event tickets can also be purchased online. The Easter weekend event on 20-21 April will be held on alternate years to Warbirds over Wanaka. Wheels at Wanaka is a charitable trust with surplus funds going to West Otago Vintage Club and the Wanaka Coast Guard. Photo: The drivers behind Wheels at Wanaka: Peter McDougall (Millers Flat), Robert Duncan (Wanaka) and Allan Dippie (Wanaka/Dunedin)
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