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Exciting new additions and revamp at Warbirds and Wheels!

Thursday, 6 June 2019, 3:05 pm | Warbirds and Wheels

A significant Warbird aircraft is now on permanent public display in Wanaka for the first time in 10 years. More >>

Motorsports legends line-up for charity dinner

Thursday, 7 July 2016, 10:51 am | Warbirds and Wheels

Legendary businessman and motorsport aficionado Tony Quinn will be joined by a number of New Zealand motor sport legends at the annual CHEMZ Gathering of Geezers Charitable dinner held Wednesday 9 November 2016 at Wanaka’s Warbirds & Wheels museum. More >>

Take a ride in a Tesla Model S Car

Tuesday, 19 April 2016, 10:40 am | Warbirds and Wheels

Lucky locals in Wanaka will be able to take a ride in the Tesla Model S car for the first time when it visits Warbirds & Wheels at Wanaka Airport on Sunday May 1 2016. More >>

Legendary ‘Corky’ Coker to speak at Warbirds & Wheels

Tuesday, 5 January 2016, 10:12 am | Warbirds and Wheels

Legendary figure head of the Coker Tire Company, Joseph 'Corky' Coker, will make a special guest appearance at Wanaka's Warbirds & Wheels on Monday 25 January to discuss the art of collecting and restoring classic cars. More >>

Motorsport champion Jim Richards joins other kiwi legends

Wednesday, 30 September 2015, 11:58 am | Warbirds and Wheels

Motorsport champion Jim Richards joins other kiwi legends to raise funds for charity Australian and NZ Championship winner Jim Richards has confirmed attendance at the annual CHEMZ Gathering of Geezers Charitable dinner held Thursday 12th November at ... More >>

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang events raise $6,000

Friday, 31 July 2015, 11:34 am | Warbirds and Wheels

Children in the Upper Clutha will benefit from additional medical services and support thanks to the generosity of locals and visitors who helped raise $6,000 during Warbirds & Wheels’ Chitty Chitty Bang Bang month. More >>

Media release from Warbirds & Wheels Attraction and Diner

Friday, 5 June 2015, 3:31 pm | Warbirds and Wheels

Rare artwork signed by Sir Peter Jackson to be auctioned for charity on TradeMe A rare, one-of-a-kind painting of the famous car Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, signed by world-famous Kiwi film director Sir Peter Jackson, will today (June 5 2015) be ... More >>

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Julian Ford artist in residence

Monday, 13 April 2015, 3:11 pm | Warbirds and Wheels

Queenstown-artist Julian Ford is sitting in residence at Wanaka's Warbirds & Wheels attraction from today (April 13th 2015) as part of a fundraising initiative for the Upper Clutha Children's Medical Trust. More >>

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Julian Ford artist in residence

Monday, 13 April 2015, 3:04 pm | Warbirds and Wheels

Queenstown-artist Julian Ford is sitting in residence at Wanaka's Warbirds & Wheels attraction from today (April 13th 2015) as part of a fundraising initiative for the Upper Clutha Children's Medical Trust. More >>

Artist in residence week in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang exhibit

Thursday, 19 March 2015, 2:48 pm | Warbirds and Wheels

Warbirds & Wheels today (March 19 2015) announced it will run an artist in residence event as part of the up-coming Chitty Chitty Bang Bang exhibit, raising funds for local charity the Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust. More >>

Warbirds & Wheels wins NZ Airport Watering Hole of the Year

Tuesday, 17 March 2015, 12:39 pm | Warbirds and Wheels

Wanaka’s Warbirds & Wheels 1950s American-style diner was awarded New Zealand Watering Hole of the Year by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) last Sunday 15 March 2015. More >>

Original Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Warbirds & Wheels Wanaka

Tuesday, 3 February 2015, 11:18 am | Warbirds and Wheels

Warbirds & Wheels attraction at Wanaka Airport is flying high today (February 3 2015) with the exciting news it will have the original car from the 1968 movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang exclusively on loan from owner Sir Peter Jackson. More >>

Rare 1924 Model C Rickenbacker Roadster arrives

Thursday, 15 January 2015, 1:30 pm | Warbirds and Wheels

A rare 1924 Model C Rickenbacker Roadster arrived at Wanaka’s Warbirds & Wheels today (Thursday 15 January) and according to official records is the only Rickenbacker outside of the United States. More >>

New general manager appointed

Friday, 12 December 2014, 10:19 am | Warbirds and Wheels

Media release from Warbirds & Wheels attraction and diner December 12 2014 New general manager appointed at Wanaka’s Warbirds & Wheels attraction and diner More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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