Grand Pacific Tours, the New Zealand Luxury Coach Holiday specialist, is once again associated with the largest Warbird Airshow in the Southern Hemisphere. This is the one event not to be missed.
Starting in 1988 Warbirds over Wanaka is held every two years over Easter with over 80,000 people expected to make the pilgrimage to the South Island township of Wanaka. The 2012 Warbirds over Wanaka brochure just released by Grand Pacific Tours includes two options – an 8 Day South Island Escape departing on the 4th April 2012 and a more comprehensive 13 Day South Island Getaway departing on the 30th March 2012.
Both departures feature a 3 Day Warbirds over Wanaka Gold Pass which includes: Grandstand Seating; Exclusive access to a Marquee; Complimentary glass of wine or beer; Souvenir Gold Cap and Badge; Collector’s Airshow Programme. Extensive sightseeing and pre-paid attractions also feature on both tours, as well as return airfare, airport transfers, most meals, accommodation and much more.
Over 60 aircraft will attend the Warbirds over Wanaka International Airshow 2012. The flimsy biplanes of World War I, the heroes of World War II, the fighters of Korea and the awesome jets of Vietnam are all flown in exciting scenarios that recreate history right before your eyes. Participation by aircraft of the Royal New Zealand Air Force completes the scene. Feel the heat from huge fireballs and the concussion of explosions as a pyrotechnics display to rival the best action movie combines with military vehicles and an array of actors.
Lake Wanaka is located right in the heart of the Southern Lakes and is the gateway to the Mt. Aspiring National Park. Internationally renowned for its glaciers it is nestled on the shores of an azure blue lake amongst the mighty peaks of the Southern Alps. The natural amphitheatre created by these mountains provides a backdrop of stunning scenery for the Warbirds Over Wanaka Airshow.
Grand Pacific Tours enable you to combine the scenic beauty of New Zealand together with one of the most exciting air-shows on the calendar with all the details taken care of.
For more information contact Grand Pacific Tours on 1800 622 768 or visit www.grandpacifictours.com.