Wanganui Vintage Weekend - Wellington Anniversary Weekend - 19 January 2025

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Event Info

9am - 4pm, Sunday 19th January, 2025

 Wanganui Aero Club Hangar,  Airport Road, Whanganui 4501 

Adults $10, Kids free 

EFTPOS Available

Joyrides, scenic flights, static exhibits, airshow displays & more!

Refreshments & Food Available

BBQ available from 10am, cold drinks, coffee van, donuts, and ice cream also available on site.

Bring a seat or blanket if you wish.

Parking

 The road will operate as a one-way loop from Airport Road to Landguard Bluff. 

Follow the signs and our friendly parking wardens—they’re here to help!


 Parking Options:
Main Parking: Accessible via a turn-off just before the Aero Club—ample spaces available!
Mobility Parking: Located across from the Aero Club. Show your mobility permit to the wardens for easy access.


Additional Parking: Behind the terminal and along the frontage of Airport Road.


Aero Day Shuttle Service:
Cost: $5 donation per ride ($1 from each ride goes to the Cancer Society).


Pick-Up Times & Locations:
Whanganui Racecourse: 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM
Trafalgar Square: 10:50 AM & 1:50 PM


Return Trips from Airport:
12:50 PM, 1:10 PM, 2:00 PM, and from 3:00 PM onwards.
For more details, contact Airport Shuttle Services directly at 027 666 1890.


Join us for a day filled with thrilling airshows, vintage aircraft, and family fun! We can’t wait to see you at Wanganui Aero Day!
 

Airshow Schedule

11:10am - 12:30pm

De Havilland Venom

BAC Strikemaster

FG-1D Corsair

De Havilland Chipmunk

De Havilland Tiger Moth

Pitts Special - Smoke Show

1:55pm - 3:15pm

BAC Strikemaster

De Havilland Venom

FG-1D Corsair

Pitts Special - Smoke Show

De Havilland Chipmunk

De Havilland Tiger Moth

Please note, the order of flights is not yet finalised and may be updated ahead of the event.

Map - Aero Day 2025

NZ Motorcaravan Association

Whanganui Vintage Weekend - Motorcaravan Parking

As part of the Whanganui Vintage Weekend 17-20 January 2025, NZ Motor-Caravan Association invites members to park overnight at the Wanganui Racecourse thanks to the Local NZMCA Area.


  • Entry is from 12pm 17 January 
  • Departure by 12pm Tuesday 21 January.
  • The cost is $5 per person per night. Cash on arrival.
  • Dogs on leads at all times as it's a working racecourse and pick up after them
  • No booking necessary, first come first serve 
  • Any inquiries contact David Hawkins on 027 388 7011
  • More information available here.

Aero Day Scenic Flights

Choose your adventure

Ready to make this Aero Day unforgettable? Experience the thrill of flying with our 15-minute introductory flights, guided by our expert instructors.


$110 Intro Flight: Fly solo in our reliable Piper Tomahawk trainer.
$150 Intro Flight: Bring along two passengers and share the excitement in our sleek Cessna 172. 


Whether you’re soaking in the stunning views or taking the controls yourself, this is your chance to see if flying is for you! 

Limited prepaid spots are available, but we’ve saved plenty for on-the-day bookings.

Book now using our contact form here.

Terms and conditions apply. 

Air Chathams DC-3 Scenic Flights

Air Chathams DC-3

Where - Whanganui Airport

When - 9.30am - 4.30pm

Price - $119 per person OR 3 for $300 DEAL (enter code DC3DEAL)

Air Chathams are excited to support the Whanganui Aero Club open day at the Whanganui Vintage Weekend on Sunday 19th and Monday 20th January with thrilling 30-minute city-to-coast scenic flights! Perfect for locals, families, visitors, and aviation enthusiasts can have the experience of a lifetime.

Legend Aviation - Scenic Flights

Choose your adventure

 Legend Aviation is bringing their immaculately restored NA T-6 Harvard and DeHavilland Tiger Moth to Wanganui Aero Day for unforgettable joyrides! Take to the skies and experience the aura of these iconic aircraft:


Tiger Moth Bi-Plane Scenic Flights:

  • 20 mins: $365
  • 30 mins: $465
  • 45 mins (with aerobatics!): $695

Harvard Warbird Flights:

  • 15 mins scenic: $675
  • 25 mins scenic (aerobatics optional): $1025


Customised flights available on request!

Seats are limited and expected to sell out fast, so secure your flight now!

Email: info@legendaviation.co.nz
Call: 027 553 4363

Flights operated by: Warbirds Ltd 

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