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Post by kiwi on Dec 4, 2007 20:18:51 GMT 12
How come there is a $5 difference in the price of entry on different sites on the internet ? Apparently on the WOW site there is a daily charge of $40 on Friday and $60 on the other days , where as elsewhere it is advertised as $35 and $55 .
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Post by amitch on Dec 5, 2007 7:58:15 GMT 12
Apparently on the WOW site there is a daily charge of $40 on Friday and $60 on the other days the 08 show where as elsewhere it is advertised as $35 and $55 . the 06 show, these sites can't be updated. |
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Post by phil82 on Dec 5, 2007 8:34:18 GMT 12
Apparently on the WOW site there is a daily charge of $40 on Friday and $60 on the other days the 08 show where as elsewhere it is advertised as $35 and $55 . the 06 show, these sites can't be updated. Sadly. the corporatisation of Wanaka has priced it out for me, and I suspect a lot of people. |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Dec 5, 2007 8:37:02 GMT 12
$60 a day! OMG, what are they doing, trying to reduce the audience size?
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Post by corsair67 on Dec 5, 2007 10:18:21 GMT 12
$60/day is a bit expensive, but then I know people who could get feed $60 through the pokies in less than 10 minutes!
What are you paying $60 to see, would be my big question?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 5, 2007 12:19:08 GMT 12
I don't think it's the entry price that's the killer - after all you get the best warbird airshow in the southern hemisphere for it (although Omaka is damned lose as good). But the remoteness of Wanaka that means huge cost of transport, and the fact the town is now so aware that they can charge massive amounts for accommodation and other necessities, it what makes it out of the price range of the average Joe Bloggs.
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Post by phil82 on Dec 5, 2007 12:49:12 GMT 12
I don't think it's the entry price that's the killer - after all you get the best warbird airshow in the southern hemisphere for it (although Omaka is damned lose as good). But the remoteness of Wanaka that means huge cost of transport, and the fact the town is now so aware that they can charge massive amounts for accommodation and other necessities, it what makes it out of the price range of the average Joe Bloggs. True. I can recall flying in and out the same day in an ANZ SAAB, for about $120-- each from Wellington. You're now looking at package deals costing $1000-00 or more. Play your cards right on flights and it is actually cheaper to fly to Avalon! |
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Post by flyjoe180 on Dec 5, 2007 14:13:54 GMT 12
This Joe too!  |
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Post by turboNZ on Dec 5, 2007 14:17:33 GMT 12
I might take the Moto Guzzi down. At least it makes the Ferry/Petrol Cost/Parking affordable. I missed the Classic Fighters  so I have to go to something !!!!! |
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Post by kiwi on Dec 5, 2007 18:18:29 GMT 12
Thanks I did not notice that, rather confusing . The pricing plus increase cost related to fuel price increase are making me want to really know what I might see there before I purchase . Is Masterton doing anything this year or is that next year ?
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Post by Brett on Dec 5, 2007 22:03:32 GMT 12
Masterton has a two-day show every two years, on odd numbered years.
I think they have a local fly-in on even numbered years, but it is only one day and fairly low-key.
Cheers,
Brett
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Post by Damon on Dec 8, 2007 19:10:20 GMT 12
The Masterton airshow is not quite as hyped as W.O.W. But in my opinion a Great Airshow! I went to '07 and quite probably going '09.I helped out with some of the aircraft ,Chaika and F2B in particular. The best airshow in North Island in recent times for me.
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Post by Damon on Dec 8, 2007 19:12:45 GMT 12
For $60 people will just go on the Saturday and leave the other days out anyway.
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Post by Kereru on Dec 9, 2007 12:30:26 GMT 12
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Dec 9, 2007 16:45:54 GMT 12
I've been to the last two WOW airshows, won't be going next year unfortunately due to the cost and other commitments. I'd still happily pay $60 as it is a fantastic show, but living in Auckland means the cost of transportation, accommodation and so on is not insignificant.
Leo
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Post by Dave Homewood on Dec 10, 2007 11:02:03 GMT 12
If I had the money I'd definately go, but i won't be going in 2008. So I hope those of you who get to Wanaka will please post lots of photos and reports for those of us who don't make it.
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Post by vgp on Jan 4, 2008 9:26:07 GMT 12
May be interest: www.odt.co.nz/article.php?refid=2008,01,04,14,01400,b5d0ae3b008f7503ed19bfef23b73877§=2 or if that don't work go to the regions menu should be highlighted. Home › 04-Jan-2008 › The regions › Warbirds show will return in 2010 Warbirds show will return in 2010 By MARJORIE COOK Friday, 4th January 2008 WARBIRDS Over Wanaka organisers have shot down rumours that this year’s event will be the last. Planning for WOW 2010 starts at the end of this month, WOW charitable trust chairman Garth Hogan, of Wanaka, said yesterday. The trust was intent on continuing Wanaka’s biennial Easter holiday event, which started in 1988. ‘‘I’ve been at Warbirds Over Wanaka since 1994 and every time I have heard it’s going to be the last show. I don’t know where they get this information from. It is unfortunate that people who are not in a knowledgeable position are saying these things . . . The trust is meeting again at the end of January to start planning the 2010 show,’’ Mr Hogan said. The trust is organising its first airshow this year after taking over the event from Sir Tim Wallis’s parent company, Alpine Deer Group (ADG), at the end of the 2006 show. The 2006 airshow provided the southern lakes district with a $54 million economic boost, according to a report obtained by ADG. The cost of hosting the event is unknown because ADG never released its figures publicly. The charitable trust will release its financial statements at the conclusion of WOW 2008. Mr Hogan agreed that ‘‘last show’’ rumours could have been sparked by the expense involved in bringing a single overseas aircraft to Wanaka. ‘‘It can cost the thick end of $90,000 to $100,000. It can be horribly expensive,’’ he said. The trust had a tight budget and no longer had the luxury of falling back on ADG resources, he said. It received little financial assistance from the Queenstown Lakes District Council. He had no fears airshow popularity was dropping, despite the growth of competing events and sales of vintage aircraft. The trust expects to announce major features for the March 21-23 show next week. The same range of vintage aircraft seen in 2006 would be at this year’s show, along with an Australia-based Spitfire. The Royal Australian Air Force has agreed to return, unless it is called to duty, and the Royal New Zealand Air Force will be on display. Principal sponsor Air BP is back on board, as are Wanaka companies Alpine Helicopters, McGregors Pies and Infinity Investment Group. The Lion Foundation and Southern Trust and several new sponsors, including Land Rover, have agreed to support the event. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 4, 2008 9:52:08 GMT 12
So one of the Temora Spitfires is coming then. Hmmm.
It's amazing that if the last show brought $54 million to the region for one weekend, their council is not aiding them financially. That's the sort of thing councils should invest in.
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Post by corsair67 on Jan 7, 2008 12:36:48 GMT 12
The news I've had is that neither of the Temora Aviation Museum Spitfires are coming to Wanaka.
I was told by one of the TAM guys that there had been discussions about possibly flying the Canberra (or something else - Hudson maybe?) across for this year's show, but he'd heard nothing more about it.
The tone of this article seems a little desperate, as if their ticket sales are lower than expected and they're trying to boost things along a bit - or am I reading too much into it?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jan 7, 2008 13:02:19 GMT 12
I wish both shows would announce what's coming for sure so we can start making plans
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so I have to go to something !!!!!
