Classic Fighters 2013

[Bubbleboy]

Am thinking of going to this show over Easter and looking around, accommodation looks a bit scarce! Anyone been before and have any tips on places to stay in or around Blenheim?

 

Looking at flying into Christchurch, hire a car and drive up.

 

Regards Scotty

 

 

[johnm]

Bubbles

 

also ............ fly to wellington - good spot - direct flight to woodborne ? (blenheim) takes about 20 minutes - then about 10 minutes by car to omaka (classic fighters)

 

buy a pushbike and you'll be the fastest traveller to the airshow

 

also you can walk the river and jump and few fences - its a bit shorter

 

accommodation in Blenheim at easter ? don't know

 

 

[Bubbleboy]

Hi John... Thanks mate! Just booked it all! Managed to jag a Motel room after a cancellation in Blenheim. Flying into Christchurch on the Thursday arvo, collect a car and drive up. Drive back to Christchurch Monday morning and back here. I saw flights from Wellington to Blenheim but flying into Wellington is expensive compared to Christchurch. If anyone needs a lift from Christchurch to Blenheim at those times, let me know.

 

Scotty

 

 

[johnm]

Bubble boy

 

Allow some time for the drive to Blenheim ................ lots to see - lots of sheep (you can chase them in the paddocks ......................................... they don't mind )

 

Might see you there - I can stay with dear old Ma

 

Looks like you can fly Brisbane to Blenheim (via Auckland) return for $ 850

 

Is that DH Mosquito going to be there ? - that would be a decider for me

 

 

[Bubbleboy]

Hiya John....im a Kiwi originally, dont hold that against me, and have driven it a couple of times and your right, lots to see. I was looking at flying Wellington to Blenheim but too dear.

 

Im sure hoping the Mossie will come down but will they risk flying it over Cook Strait to get there?

 

Really looking forward to it as my interest lays in the ww1 through to 1930's aviation.

 

Scotty