Take It Slow

To Australasia’s Biggest All-Vehicle Show

All roads lead to Wanaka this Easter!

Savour the South slowly and in style this autumn; we invite you to extend your Wheels at Wanaka visit, taking your time to explore and immerse yourself in the spectacular southern region.

Whether you're driving from the north, south, east or west, we’ve put together list of vehicle-lover must-dos while visiting our corner of the world. Why not take the time to tick these off your to-do list this April? Be sure to mention you’re on your way to Australasia’s biggest show on wheels!

Take It Slow to the show

Plan your visit around these key dates, regions and special interest destinations:

2025 Events

April 10-13: George Begg Festival, Invercargill

April 18-20: WHEELS AT WANAKA

Taking the grandkids on tour? Wheels at Wanaka is a family friendly show - children 12 and under enter free, it's the perfect time to take a multi-generational trip to Central Otago!

Regional Attractions

Wanaka

There's so much to see when you arrive in Wanaka, so take your time and stay a little longer in paradise.

Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Distillery

Ridgeline Adventures

Puzzling World

Transport & Toy Museum

Wanaka Lavender Farm

For all Wanaka attractions visit Lake Wānaka Tourism

Additional Experiences With The Southern Way

Southern Way celebrates the best of New Zealand scenery and experiences in the lower South Island. From Waitaki in the north, to Stewart Island in the south, and from the Tasman sea in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east, Southern Way offers so many diverse places and reasons to visit.
View the range of itineraries and experiences available at The Southern Way

Nau Mai, Haere Mai

We welcome you to the Southern Way

Southern Way celebrates the best of New Zealand scenery and experiences in the lower South Island. We invite you to extend your Wheels at Wanaka visit, taking your time to explore and immerse yourself in the spectacular southern regions.

From Waitaki in the north, to Stewart Island in the south, and from the Tasman sea in the west to the Pacific Ocean in the east, Southern Way offers so many diverse places and reasons to visit.

E-Vehicle Touring Route

Unplug and hit some of the most spectacular roads in the world. From the Pacific Ocean to the Southern Alps, this 341 km journey takes in Middlemarch, Ranfurly, Oturehua, Alexandra, Clyde, Cromwell and Arrowtown. Rapid chargers along the Central Otago Touring Route allow you to plug in, and slow down.

Where to Charge

Along the route you can connect in with rapid charge facilities available in Queenstown, Cromwell, Alexandra, Omakau, Ranfurly, Middlemarch and Dunedin. For exact locations of e-vehicle chargers see charge.net.nz and www.plugshare.com  centralotagotouringroute.co.nz