Wanaka

Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow is one of the largest warbird airshows in the southern hemisphere. Warbirds was started by Sir Tim Wallis in 1988, and has grown to the point that almost 100,000 people attend the biennial event over Easter weekend.

Warbirds Over Wanaka is three days of classic aircraft and modern jets in aerial action over Wanaka, plus a variety of military vehicles, vintage machinery, and Classic Fire Engines on show on the ground. Aircraft in action at Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow include biplanes from World War I, a wide range of World War II aircraft, and the fighters that flew in Korea and Vietnam conflicts. The aircraft are all flown in exciting scenarios that recreate history right before your eyes.